With March as Women’s History Month, it allows us to take the time and recognize the women who have challenged the status quo. Women such as Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress as a member of the House of Representatives; Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in the astronaut training program and the first Black woman in space; as well as countless other inspiring women. Although strides have been made, many recognize that more can be done to support women looking to pursue their dreams.
Since 2019, the Brewers Association (BA), Boulder, Colo., has been supporting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts through its DEI Mini-Grants Program. The program allows recipients to use funds to support goals for events; however, the ongoing pandemic has limited face-to-face events as well as the program’s timeline. Despite these challenges, grant recipients still were able to host various events in 2021, including the FemAle Brew Fest, a craft beer festival dedicated to highlighting, supporting and inspiring women in the craft beer industry.