Thrive in Wine: Class of 2025

We are delighted to welcome the Thrive in Wine class of 2025! 

As part of our year-long partnership with Be Inclusive Hospitality, we are proud to sponsor Thrive in Wine; a scholarship programme to offer wine education and subsequent career advancement to hospitality professionals from diverse backgrounds. Meaningful education and qualifications in wine can unlock access to senior positions within hospitality, opening a world of career opportunities. This programme is part of Be Inclusive Hospitality's broader mission to advance racial equity within the Hospitality, Food & Drinks industries.

After receiving a staggering number of applicants from across the industry, the team at Be Inclusive Hospitality have selected the ten candidates who will study WSET in wine at levels two and three in Wine. 

Among the recipients, eight students will be undertaking WSET Level Two, and two students will be undertaking Level Three. From Front of House to chefs, these students represent all sides of the industry.

Meet the class below, and follow us on Instagram, as well as Be Inclusive Hospitality, to learn more about the students and follow their WSET journeys. 

Meet the Class of 2025

WSET Level 2

portrait of woman, Asia Diaz

portrait of woman, Claudia McKenzie

portrait of man, rahmin bamba

portrait of woman, renee banks-delvecchio

portrait of woman sienna chin-crutchfield

portrait of man, russel burgess

portrait of man, sayed hakim

portrait of man, Tyrese Lofum

 

WSET Level 3

portrait of woman, zolaren Gonzalez Fontes

portrait of  man, vikram mertia


Nina is the Brand Communications Manager at Bibendum Wine. She first learnt about wine when working in hospitality jobs alongside a degree in classical singing in her home Melbourne, Australia. Since moving to London, she has worked in several wine focused hospitality venues across the city and is currently undertaking her WSET Diploma in wine.