An Advocate for Wholesalers
Who We Are
As the only national membership organization of wine and spirits distributors, WSWA advocates on federal, state, regulatory, and legal issues impacting distributors and the beverage alcohol industry.
We focus on many important policy areas such as taxation of family-owned businesses, state-based alcohol regulation, social responsibility and impaired driving prevention.
Among other things, WSWA offers programs that promote member careers and businesses to thrive in a diverse and dynamic industry.
•WSWA Annual Access LIVE
•WSWA Educational Foundation and College Scholarship Program
•Women's Leadership Council
•Council for Leadership Development
•State Law Database
Who We Impact
Since 1943, WSWA has offered a wide range of services in the areas of public affairs, education and social responsibility, as well as valuable cost-saving member benefits.
State and Local Goverments
Distributors help states manage an effective, well-regulated, competitive and responsible beverage alcohol marketplace.
Wholesalers
We are dedicated to advancing the interests and independence of wine and spirits distributors to support a robust industry.
Consumers
American consumers enjoy the widest selection of beverage alcohol in the world because distributors help foster a safe and competitive marketplace.
WSWA by the Numbers
370+
Member companies
80%
Of wine and spirits sold at wholesale in America by WSWA members
1943
Year WSWA was founded
2,700+
Annual convention attendees
$1,000,000+
College scholarship dollars awarded to member employees' children since its inception in 2010
WSWA Leadership and Staff
The WSWA Board of Directors is comprised of 14 member leaders representing family-owned wholesalers operating in markets across the nation.
Working at the state and national levels and headquartered at our office in Washington, DC, the WSWA staff carries out the day-to-day advocacy and strategy work that drives our organization’s mission.