Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it has been awarded a place on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2026 for the third consecutive year. This distinguished honor is presented in partnership with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The 2026 list was released on May 19, 2026 and is available on the Forbes website.
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America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2026 were identified through an independent survey of more than 100,000 U.S. young professionals — employees with fewer than 10 years of work experience — working at companies with at least 1,000 U.S. employees. Over 2 million employer evaluations were considered. Final scores were based on two types of assessments: personal evaluations (those given by employees themselves) and public evaluations (those given by friends and family members of employees, or individuals who work in the same industry). This special recognition underscores Southern Glazer’s commitment to cultivating a workplace where recent graduates are empowered to progress, develop their careers, and contribute meaningfully from the start.
“We’re deeply grateful to be recognized once again as one of the Best Employers for New Grads,” said Amy Kickham, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern Glazer’s. “Receiving this honor for the third time is a reflection of the passion and dedication of our entire team. Our early‑career employees inspire us every day, and we’re committed to giving them a workplace where they feel supported, valued, and excited about their career path — because at Southern Glazer’s, careers are crafted here.”
Southern Glazer’s is committed to developing leaders of tomorrow through special corporate programs. Each year, college students can gain hands‑on experience through the Company’s Summer Internship Program, contributing to meaningful projects, participating in professional development workshops, engaging with executive leadership, and supporting community service initiatives across functions including Sales, IT, Operations, Finance, HR, and Supply Chain.
For rising seniors and recent graduates, Southern Glazer’s immersive 12–24‑month NextGen Rotational Programs in Leadership, Information Technology, and Operations/Supply Chain provide structured development, mentorship, and cross‑functional exposure designed to cultivate the next generation of Company leaders.
The Company also offers a range of entry‑level full‑time roles that empower early‑career professionals to grow, innovate, and build long‑term careers within the evolving wine and spirits industry.
Southern Glazer’s career site offers job opportunities and more information about the Company’s positive and influential work culture.
About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2026, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.
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