Associate Membership


Associate non-voting membership in WSWA is available to suppliers, vendors and other entities that provide goods and services directly to licensed wine and spirits wholesalers.

WSWA associate membership is the best way to connect wine and spirit wholesalers across the country. Suppliers, brokers, importers, and other industry vendors are encouraged to participate in the future of the industry by becoming WSWA Associate Members. With four levels of membership ranging from $1,500 - $10,000 per year, Associate Membership is a great benefit for any company.

 

To qualify for Associate Membership, your firm must be one of the following:

  • Producer or importer of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
  • Marketer of products that are used by suppliers or wholesalers/distributors of beverages
  • Consultant to suppliers or distributors of beverages
  • Trade/professional association serving suppliers or distributors of beverages
  • Member of industry print or trade media

 

Associate membership is a corporate membership and runs annually from January 1 through December 31.

2025 Diamond Associate Level Benefits Package: $10,000
PROFESSIONAL BRANDING
  • Recognition in the Associate Member section of WSWA’s website – includes top level listing of company name and logo linked to company website
  • DIAMOND Associate Member of WSWA" electronic logo
  • Associate member pricing opportunities for WSWA education programming webinar sponsors
  • Recognition in printed and digital WSWA's Annual Membership Directory & Resource Guide
  • Special sponsorship opportunities at WSWA events ONLY available to Associate Members
EDUCATION AND AMPLIFICATION
  • Sample of latest SipSource Year End Report
  • Access to SipSource webinars on trends and forecasts with leading analysts
  • WSWA press release announcement of DIAMOND Associate membership (and social media announcement)
  • One-time highlight in Weekly Buzz distributed exclusively to all WSWA wholesaler member contacts
  • One-time highlight in WSWA Daily News Clips distributed to over 10,000 wine and spirits industry subscribers
CORE BENEFITS
  • Full access to State Law Database (SLD) access and reports – DIAMOND ONLY
  • A printed copy of WSWA’s Access Craft Playbook for the craft wine and spirits community
  • Excel file of WSWA wholesaler members
  • Member-only access to WSWA’s online membership directory of wholesaler and associate members
  • Four (4) copies of the WSWA Membership Directory & Resource Guide
  • Member discount on WSWA Access Distribution Playbook Advertisement (up to $500 value)
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
  • Consideration to participate in WSWA’s Access LIVE stage as an industry expert panelist or host
WSWA EVENTS
  • Priority exhibit hall/Hospitality Suite location placement for Access LIVE
  • Special recognition as a Diamond Level Associate Member at WSWA Access LIVE
  • Complimentary TASTE table at Access LIVE
  • Special sponsorship opportunities at WSWA events ONLY available to Associate Members
2025 Platinum Associate Level Benefits Package: $6,000
PROFESSIONAL BRANDING
  • Recognition in Associate Member section of WSWA’s website - includes listing of company name and logo linked to company website
  • PLATINUM Associate Member of WSWA” electronic logo
  • Associate member pricing opportunities for WSWA education programming webinar sponsors
  • Recognition in printed and digital WSWA's Annual Membership Directory & Resource Guide
EDUCATION AND AMPLIFICATION
  • Access to SipSource webinar on trends and forecasts with leading analysts
  • WSWA social media post for PLATINUM Level Associate members
  • Sample of latest SipSource Quarterly report
  • Inclusion in WSWA’s The Weekly Buzz Newsletter
  • Member Discount on WSWA Access Distribution Playbook Advertisement (up to $500 value)
CORE BENEFITS
  • National Year End Enactment Report of WSWA’s State Law Database (SLD)
  • Excel file of WSWA wholesaler members
  • Member-only access to WSWA’s online membership directory of wholesaler and associate members
  • Two (2) copies of the WSWA Membership Directory & Resource Guide
WSWA EVENTS
  • Priority exhibit hall/Hospitality Suite location placement for Access LIVE
  • Complimentary TASTE table at Access LIVE
  • Special sponsorship opportunities at WSWA events ONLY available to Associate Members
  • Recognition as a Member exhibitor at Access LIVE
2025 Gold Associate Level Benefits Package: $3,000
PROFESSIONAL BRANDING
  • Recognition in Associate Member section of WSWA’s website – includes company name and company logo
  • GOLD Associate Member of WSWA" electronic logo
  • Associate member pricing opportunities for WSWA education programming webinar sponsors
  • Recognition in printed and digital WSWA's Annual Membership Directory & Resource Guide
EDUCATION AND AMPLIFICATION
  • Sample of latest SipSource Quarterly report
  • WSWA social media post for Gold Level Associate members
CORE BENEFITS
  • Excel file of WSWA wholesaler members
  • Member-only access to WSWA’s online membership directory of wholesaler and associate members
  • Two (2) copies of the WSWA Membership Directory & Resource Guide
WSWA EVENTS
  • Priority exhibit hall/Hospitality Suite location placement for Access LIVE
  • Special sponsorship opportunities at WSWA events ONLY available to Associate Members
  • Recognition as a Member exhibitor at Access LIVE
2025 Silver Associate Level Benefits Package: $1,500
PROFESSIONAL BRANDING
  • Recognition in Associate Member section of WSWA’s website – company name listed
  • SILVER Associate Member of WSWA" electronic logo
  • Associate member pricing opportunities for WSWA education programming webinar sponsors
  • Recognition in printed and digital WSWA's Annual Membership Directory & Resource Guide
CORE BENEFITS
  • Excel file of WSWA wholesaler members
  • Member-only access to WSWA’s online membership directory of wholesaler and associate members
  • One (1) copy of the WSWA Membership Directory & Resource Guide
WSWA EVENTS
  • Special recognition as an Associate Member at all events!
  • Recognition as a Member exhibitor at Access LIVE
  • Special sponsorship opportunities at WSWA events ONLY available to Associate Members
Resources
Associate Membership Application Form
Membership Contacts
Bob Wiggans
Vice President, Membership and Database Services
202.371.9792
Catherine McDaniel
Senior Vice President, Member Advocacy
703.307.8087