LOUISVILLE — The 2024 Bourbon Women SIP Scholarship Program will help develop new talent and professional connections in any industry, especially the spirits industry. It is funded by the Bourbon Women Foundation.
Bourbon Women is a community that believes in paying it forward. Each year hundreds of members gather at the SIPosium National Conference for a four-day whiskey education conference that includes both consumer and industry attendees.
The SIP Scholarship Program gives individuals interested in moving into the spirits industry or furthering their careers access to the Bourbon Women SIPosium National Conference, Aug. 15-18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville.
“The SIP Scholars program represents our drive for community engagement and inclusivity within the spirits industry. It creates avenues for women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to connect with seasoned professionals and peers from across the nation. Our members, spanning both industry and consumer sectors, are passionate about introducing more women to the spirits industry and bolstering the networking essential for career advancement,” said Heather Wibbels, managing director of Bourbon Women.
“We can all point to a person or persons who invested in our development, the Bourbon Women Foundation is our opportunity to pay forward that investment,” said Brittany Allison, chair of the foundation. “The generosity of both the bourbon industry and bourbon consumers continues to increase, enabling the SIP Scholarship program to expand its reach. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our tribe and their enthusiasm for welcoming newcomers.”
This year the foundation is offering 15 scholarships for the 2024 National SIPosium Conference. A SIP scholarship includes a mentoring program, a three-year Bourbon Women membership, and can also include financial support to cover the cost of the SIPosium National Conference ticket and lodging at the hotel. Recipients also attend an Angels Share reception with past recipients, mentors, and some of the Bourbon Women leadership.
This facilitates connections and helps the scholars take full advantage of the weekend and the relationships made over a sip of whiskey.
“For our SIP Scholars as our SIP attendees, whiskey isn’t just a spirit we enjoy, it’s a way to create connection and community with one another, and a way to empower one another with education, opportunities and fun,” Wibbels said.
Applications for the 2024 SIP Scholarship Program are available on the Bourbon Women website. Applications are due by midnight April 26, 2024, PST.
Bourbon Women We blend spirits education, personal development, community and entertainment in our whiskey world. With 16 branches across the country, Bourbon Women’s creates spirited environments for fearless whiskey women through exceptional adventures and experiences across the nation.
The Bourbon Women Foundation is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to support women in the beverage alcohol industry through educational opportunities. Email [email protected].
