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Our Commitment: Support Diversity & Inclusion in the Wine Industry with resources for our employees and the next generation of wine leaders.
“I cannot think of a better way to support the next generation of young BIPOC wine professionals than with scholarships at the top universities in the heart of America's wine country.”
— Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson & O'Neill Family Wine Scholarship
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers with Charles Woodson are pleased to announce the Charles Woodson & O’Neill Family Wine Scholarship, a new series of college scholarships with California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and Sonoma State University.
The scholarships aim to recruit and retain high-achieving Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) interested in pursuing a career in the wine industry.
California Polytechnic State University (SLO) Scholarship Application
Sonoma State University (SLO) Scholarship Application
The scholarship will cover 100% of tuition and room and board to support recipients over their entire college career. Additionally, O'Neill will offer internships/mentorships along the way to prepare recipients for life in the wine industry.
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Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits exists to empower and equip women with tools to advance their careers in the alcohol beverage industry, fostering gender diversity and talent development across the industry at large.
As a proud platinum member, O'Neill employees have access to informative sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusion to address the particular challenges that face women in the alcohol beverage industry.
Learn more about our sustainability initiatives below
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