AWTE Awards 2018 shortlists


AWTE AMBASSADOR AWARD A male colleague in the travel industry who actively encourages, enables and supports women in business, allowing them to reach their potential within the company and impact the business, or the industry, with their support.


Adam White managing director, Baxter Hoare “Adam has been great at advocating the association with friends and colleagues,


and pushing its goals forward with the GTMC to see more women represented in the business travel sector.”


Rob Kenton, managing director, Triangle Travel “Part of Triangle Travel’s success is down to how Rob cares for staff, who are all


female. He ensures agents are fully trained and empowers them to return to work after a career break for children.”


BUSINESS IMPACT AWARD To be presented to a female in the travel, tourism or hospitality sector who has shown great innovation and made a measurable impact on her business and/or the industry.


Hollie-Rae Brader editor, Aspire, part of Travel Weekly Group Since becoming editor of the luxury travel trade publication in 2016,


Hollie has propelled the brand. Under her guidance, awareness of Aspire has grown, its readership soared and revenues increased. One of her biggest projects has been the relaunch of the quarterly Aspire magazine, which drew on reader feedback to give the magazine a complete revamp.


Ann-Maria Agar head of UK business development, Ocean Holidays Ann-Maria was pivotal in launching the trade arm of Ocean Beds. When she


joined, the company had three clients; it now has more than 75. She was part of the leadership team to restructure the US set-up and went on to head all front-office operations. Alongside the trade BDM, she has implemented commercial relationships with some of the largest operators in the UK.


Debbie Marshall managing director, Silver Travel Advisor Debbie set up Silver Travel Advisor seven years ago, and the reviews and


advice site for older travellers has gone from strength to strength. She works tirelessly for the ‘silver travel’ cause and is a regular presenter at trade conferences, her inspirational speaking style helping the industry understand the challenges that we all face as we grow older.


COMPANY AWARD This award is for a company that has shown its support of and commitment to gender equality in its board and management structure, enabling women to reach their potential and impact the business or the industry.


Holiday Extras Diversity and inclusion are championed by key people in the


business to ensure women reach their full potential. Workshops and meetings for women are run by two of the senior associate directors, who encourage discussions, feedback and forums on gender topics.


Travelzoo With a 80% female board,


Travelzoo strongly believes in cultural and gender diversity. The business not only urges more women to take seats at the table but also provides the opportunity to be heard. Travelzoo’s board of directors has the highest female-to-male ratio of any Nasdaq or NYSE-listed company.


Jeremy Dickinson chairman, ROL Cruise Jeremy took a step back from the day-to-day running of his cruise call centre and promoted three women to


managing director roles. He believes ROL is bucking the trend on the gender pay gap, and is passionate about supporting women.


Gray Dawes In travel, female ratios are high at consultant level but dwindle higher up the ladder. That is not the case at Gray Dawes. Chief executive Suzanne Horner has inspired the business travel company’s staff. Over 50% of its senior management team are female including the heads of finance, operations, supply and sales.


HONORARY AWARD Nominees for this honour must be an AWTE member who has contributed significantly to the association or the travel industry specifically over the past 12 months. The winner will be announced on the night.


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