This year, the fund will be allocated across three impact categories:
The Educational Scholarships category has awarded 30 full funding to attend Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, USA (July 2024) or Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy (September 2024). These scholarships are designed to provide up-and-coming beverage industry professionals with essential training, networking opportunities and intensive education on sustainability. All applicants were of legal drinking age, currently working in the beverage industry and had a strong interest in incorporating Slow Food's core values ​​of “good, clean and fair food and drink for all” into their professional endeavors.
The Negroni Week Innovation Awards recognize innovative, community-focused projects that champion the values ​​of good, clean and fair in the beverage industry. Grants of $3,000-10,000 USD will be awarded to partnerships involving two or more organizations, at least one of which is active in the beverage sector. These projects are examples of creative solutions aimed at promoting sustainable practices and community resilience.
Finally, Slow Food Exchanges will facilitate transformative experiences that bring together hospitality professionals and sector-specific producers on a special invitation-only basis. Each Exchange will include immersive on-site experiences, in-depth forums, networking sessions and public events to foster collaborative dialogue and promote sustainable practices within the industry.
The selected winners represent a tapestry of rich backgrounds and innovative ideas that herald a bright future for the global food and beverage industry. Participating in these prestigious events will not only provide them with valuable learning opportunities but also a platform to showcase their efforts to industry leaders from around the world.
Scholarship Winners
The 2024 scholarships will enable recipients to further their education, conduct impactful research, and lead community-based projects that align with Slow Food’s principles of good, clean, and fair food for all. By supporting these scholars, the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund contributes to a more sustainable and inclusive global food and beverage system.
Fifteen scholars will attend Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024, and a further fifteen will attend Tales of the Cocktail. These prestigious gatherings will provide invaluable learning opportunities, networking with industry leaders and a platform to showcase their innovative projects. With their diverse backgrounds and forward-thinking ideas, these scholars embody the promising future of the global food and beverage industry.
Scholarship winners can be found here
Future Innovation Awards
In addition to the educational scholarships, the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund will soon announce the winners of the Negroni Week Innovation Awards, which recognize outstanding projects and initiatives that embody innovation and sustainability in the food and beverage industry. Stay tuned for the announcement of these inspiring innovators.
For more information about the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund, the 2024 scholarship recipients, and the upcoming Negroni Week Innovation Awards, please visit the official website
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