The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) have announced the shortlist for their Annual Awards which will be held on the 29th November 2024 at the Church House, Westminster, London. Travel industry employees have been able to nominate themselves, a deserving colleague or someone they admire as well as a company that they believe really supports women with their career in the industry so that AWTE can publicly recognise their contribution.
Chair Michelle Laverick says, “The response to this year’s AWTE Annual Awards has been truly phenomenal, and the board is genuinely blown away by the quality and diversity of nominations we’ve received. The level of talent, dedication, and innovation demonstrated across our industry is nothing short of inspiring, and it’s an honour to showcase such outstanding individuals and teams in our award shortlist. I’d like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate themselves and their colleagues, as each entry is a testament to the strength and resilience of our sector. We’re looking forward to revealing the winners on the 29th November.”
Those shortlisted are as follows:
Mentor of the Year Award, celebrates a mentor who has made a profound impact by guiding, supporting, and inspiring others to achieve their full potential. Sponsored by Marketing Radar
· Maria Payne Accord Marketing
· Lynn Corr A S Training - Travel Apprenticeship Provider
· Samantha Prendeville Club Voyages
· Debbie O'Neill Jules Verne
· Jessica Simpson Travel Gossip
Male Ambassador Award, recognises a travel industry male professional who actively encourages, enables and supports women in business. Sponsored by Gail Kenny
· Pete Brudenell CV Villas
· Nick Hughes Scenic & Emerald Cruises
· Andy Ross Jules Verne
· Martyn Sumners AITO
· Steve Byrne Travel Counsellors
Rising star of the year Award, for an individual who is 30 or under, relatively fresh to the industry and has made a significant impact. In Partnership with ITT
· Hannah Porter Travel by Hannah
· Amy Watts Black Diamond
· Iulia Pop Princess Cruises
· Abbie Whitehead Arundel Travel
· Melanie Johnson Exsus Travel
Outstanding Achievement Award, celebrates an individual who has demonstrated exceptional excellence and accomplished remarkable feats within the travel industry. Sponsored by Xeinadin
· Queenie Shaikh Freelance
· Tricia Warwick Visit Jersey
· Carol Savage Not in the Guidebooks
· Nicola Evans Park Seaside Travel
· Debbie Marshall Silver Marketing Association
Sustainability Award, recognises an individual or organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership in promoting sustainability. Sponsored by Intrepid
· Fiona Jeffery OBE ITT
· Belize Tourism Board Belize Tourism Board
· Claire Ross DERTOUR
· Carol Savage Not in the Guidebooks
· TTG Media TTG Media
Unsung Hero Award, recognises the outstanding contributions of an individual who has made a significant, yet often overlooked, impact within the travel industry. Sponsored by Ambassador Cruise Lines
· Clare Collins-Doyle Independent Travel Experts
· Michelle Van Sprang AS Training
· Jessica Gardener L&K Travel
· Maggie Dobson AWTE Benevolent
· Eve Moir Travel Counsellors
There are only a few individual tickets available from the AWTE website. All tables have now been sold.
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