Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Women’s Symposium 2025

  • Date

    April 7–8, 2025 (*Must be able to arrive on the 6th and depart on the 9th.)

  • Deadline

    November 15, 2024, 11:00 PM (Pacific)


  • Location

    Sonoma County, CA


  • Sponsors

    Court of Master Sommeliers – Americas, Jackson Family Wines, Treasury Wine Estates, Cooper’s Hawk


The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas will invite 10 female Advanced and Master Sommelier candidates for a two-day program that educates, inspires, and builds impactful connections between women. The focus will be not only on key elements of exam preparation, but also on discussions around career paths, business, and other topics.

The top 20 applicants will be invited to submit a video 75 seconds or less telling a story about a woman who inspired them or supported their journey in their career in wine and hospitality.

About The Court of Master Sommeliers:

The Court was established in England in 1977 and sets the global standard of excellence for beverage service within the hospitality industry with integrity, exemplary knowledge, and humility. The first Master Sommelier Diploma Exam to be held in the United States was in 1987. The Americas chapter, which serves both North and South America, was established in 1987. Since then, 171 professionals have earned the title of Master Sommelier as part of the Americas chapter. The title Master Sommelier marks the highest recognition of wine and spirits knowledge, beverage service abilities, and professionalism in the hospitality trade. Education was then, and remains today, the Court’s charter.

Eligibility Requirements:

*All travel expenses paid with the exception of transport to and from your local airport.

*Must be a Certified or Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers to be eligible. Certification will be verified.

*Must be able to arrive on the 6th and depart on the 9th.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: NOVEMBER 15th, 2024, 11 PM PST


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CMS-A Women's Sommelier Symposium 2025

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