Raising the Glass Wins National Inclusion Award
We’re proud to be named as Most Empowering Drinks Industry Inclusion Network – UK 2025 in the LUXlife Food & Drink Awards. This recognition is a celebration of all the women and allies who have shared their stories, supported each other, and helped build a more inclusive drinks industry.
ROM wins Agent of Change, Northern PoWEr Women Awards 2026
We are incredibly proud to share that ROM, founder of Raising the Glass, has been recognised as the Agent of Change at the Northern PoWEr Women Awards 2026. This nomination recognises ROM’s unwavering commitment to inclusive leadership, allyship, advocacy and community-building across the drinks industry, creating spaces where people feel seen, heard and empowered to drive meaningful change.
Raising the Glass is a Finalist
Women In Food & Drink Awards 2026
We are incredibly proud to share that ROM, founder of Raising the Glass, won two Women in Food & Drink Awards:
- Woman of the Year
- Diversity & Inclusion Champion
These nominations reflect the heart of what Raising the Glass stands for, community, inclusion and driving meaningful change. Here is what the judges had to say:
Diversity & Inclusion Champion:
"Linking inclusion directly to growth, ROM has created a powerful platform that is opening doors across the beverage industry. Recognising the underrepresentation of small and diverse start-ups, she has built a nationally recognised programme that provides meaningful support, connection, and opportunity. Judges praised her clear vision, tangible impact, and ability to turn purpose into a successful, scalable business. By demonstrating that diversity is not just a value but a driver of industry progress, ROM is a true champion of inclusion and a deserving winner."
Woman of the Year:
"Redefining what leadership looks like across the drinks industry, Rebecca Oliver-Mooney has created a powerful, inclusive ecosystem that is transforming how people connect, grow and succeed. Through Raising the Glass and the deeply impactful Hey Dan initiative, she has united the sector at every level while addressing both opportunity and wellbeing. Judges praised her ability to remove structural barriers and drive meaningful, national-scale change. By combining commercial insight with human-centred leadership, ROM is not only shaping the future of the industry, she is changing it for the better."