Elevate
Initiative
Our Elevate Initiative is dedicated to celebrating and supporting the careers of existing wine industry professionals committed to building a more inclusive and racially diverse wine industry.
Elevate Awards Summary
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WSET Courses
Either fully-paid tuition for Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines or up to $1000 toward WSET or Master of Wine tuitions
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Tools to Succeed
A Coravin system to maximize tasting and learning, a fully-paid-for one year subscription to Jancisrobinson.com, as well as Stölzle Revolution glassware.
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Access & Funds for Wine
Recipients will receive a gift certificate for wines for their WSET studies and pleasure, provided by Total Wine & More.
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Mentorship & More
Access to our mentors, providing the opportunity to connect from some of the top voices in the industry, as well as practical education tools and resources from Wine Unify.
Meet Our Mentors
Our mentors include leading wine professionals, sommeliers, winemakers, and beyond. They volunteer their time to provide leadership for the next generation of diverse voices in the wine community. Explore below our incredible mentors.
How can I apply?
Applications are now closed. Check back in 2026 for more opportunites or contact us below with any questions!