Champagne Laurent-Perrier Women in Wine Leadership Scholarship

WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY FOR THE CHAMPAGNE LAURENT-PERRIER WOMEN IN WINE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP:

-$1000 for a professional registered for the Certified Exam
-$1500 for a professional registered for the Advanced Exam
-$2500 for a professional registered for the Master Exam (theory and/or practical)

MENTORSHIP

In addition to the scholarship, each of the three recipients will receive a mentorship with Michelle Defeo, President of Laurent-Perrier US. This will include two 1-hour meetings with Michelle.

ELIGIBILITY: THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS OPEN TO WOMEN ONLY, APPLICANTS MUST WORK AND RESIDE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE REGISTERED OR BE ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THEIR CORRESPONDING EXAM.

***COVID 19 Info- For scholarship eligibility, we will confirm that you have applied for your specified course/exam (Advanced and Master level) with the Court of Master Sommeliers. We understand that CMS exams and courses may be postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus. If your indicated exam or course is cancelled or postponed, you will still be eligible to receive scholarship funds, provided that we can verify your application for said exam with CMS. This scholarship may be awarded retroactively.

LAURENT- PERRIER: Established in 1812, family and female-run Champagne Laurent-Perrier has a tradition of cutting-edge innovation in the region and can be credited with many of the ideas that have defined champagne production since the mid-20th century. The House remains focused solely on champagne production and has crafted a style defined by freshness, finesse and elegance. The prosperity, longevity and inventiveness of Laurent-Perrier is inextricably linked to the efforts of many strong woman who have led the House, over the last two centuries. This scholarship will support emerging women leaders in the wine business, in keeping with the House’s consistent dedication to the future of women in leadership.

Deadline to apply is June 26th, 5pm PST.

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Laurent-Perrrier 2020

Name*
First Last
Street Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Primary Email Address*
Cell Phone Number*
Current Employer*
Current Employer Website Address*
Position*
Responsibilities*
Which Exam/Scholarship Level are you applying for?*
- Certified ($1000)
- Advanced ($1500)
- Masters Theory ($2500)
- Masters Practical and/or Tasting ($2500)
Please list the exam date and location you registered for. (Your application will be verified with the Court of Master Sommeliers regardless of whether the exam has been cancelled/postponed)..)*
Current Certification Levels
Please indicate which levels of certification you have achieved in the following programs (if any).
COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS*
WSET WINES AND MW*
WSET SPIRITS*
SOCIETY OF WINE EDUCATORS*
INTERNATIONAL SOMMELIER GUILD*
CICERONE*
SAKE CERTIFICATIONS*
PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER CERTIFICATIONS YOU HAVE EARNED
End of Certification Selection
Briefly explain your need for financial assistance.*
Please list your total annual income.*
How did you get into the wine business? Briefly outline your history/experience as a wine professional.*
Where do you want your career to go in the next five years?*
What women (in the industry or not) have inspired you throughout your career? How will you inspire others and support emerging women leaders in the wine business?*
For the Advanced and Master level candidates only: Based on your observations, what are the key factors that influence consumers' champagne purchases? What trands are you seeing in the Champagne category?*
Please indicate any of the following awards you have received from SommFoundation*
Regarding the above, specify which trips/scholarships and the corresponding year
Do you have a relationship with the sponsor of this scholarship (Laurent-Perrier)? If so, please explain.*
Are you currently a member of Guildsomm?*
(This will not affect your application)
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about this opportunity?*
If there is anything else you would like us to know, please mention it here.
Information included in your application may be shared with our sponsors. If you are selected as a recipient, SommFoundation may post your name, employer and city on our website. Please confirm your authorization.*
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