Outstanding Achievement
Recognising an individual who has achieved something exceptional in their career or made a significant contribution to the travel industry.
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Nominations are now closed
AWTE Awards 2026
Thank you for celebrating the people making a difference across travel. Join us for the AWTE Christmas Lunch & Awards on Friday 27 November 2026.
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We have a waitlist for the Christmas Lunch & Awards. Contact us to register your interest in a place.
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Celebrating our nominees
The people helping our industry thrive
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. Our nominees are people and organisations across the travel industry making a meaningful difference — achieving something exceptional, supporting others, championing positive change and creating opportunities for others to thrive.
At AWTE, we believe in a travel industry where every woman can thrive as their whole self, not just their job title. These awards recognise contribution, compassion, courage, leadership, generosity and the way people show up for others.
Nominations for the AWTE Awards 2026 are now closed.
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The 2026 award categories
The Gillyan Shebbeare Award
Recognising an individual who embodies the spirit of AWTE and has made an outstanding contribution to supporting and developing others within the travel industry.
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Male Ally
Recognising a man who actively supports, champions and enables women and others around him to thrive through meaningful actions and positive contribution.
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Most Supportive Workplace
Recognising a business or organisation creating a genuinely supportive, inclusive and positive working environment where women can thrive, grow and progress.
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Rising Star of the Year
In partnership with ITT. Recognising an individual aged 30 or under who is making their mark in the travel industry and showing real potential for the future.
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Thank you for your nominations
Thank you for helping us recognise exceptional colleagues, leaders, allies and organisations. Nominations have now closed and our attention turns to celebrating this year’s nominees.
Nominations for the AWTE Awards 2026 are now closed.
We look forward to celebrating together on Friday 27 November 2026.
What happens next?
The AWTE Board will create a shortlist for each category. Our independent judging panel will consider impact, evidence, contribution, relevance and overall distinction.
Winners will be announced at the AWTE Christmas Lunch on Friday 27 November 2026.
AWTE Christmas Lunch & Awards
Friday 27 November 2026 — celebrating our industry and the people who make it shine.
We have a waitlist for the lunch. Contact us to register your interest in a place.
With thanks to our headline sponsor, Travel Gossip.
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