12 November 2008

Shine Awards finalists unveiled

 

Finalists for the Shine Awards have been unveiled after the first round of judging took place.

 

The awards, organised by Shine People and Places, recognise the achievements of women in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.

 

The finalists are as follows:

 

Shine Woman Entrepreneur

Vanessa Scott, Strattons Hotel

Julia Feuell, New Frontiers

 

Shine Corporate Woman

Trudy Redfern, Silversea Cruises

Vanessa Lensenn, Go Learn To

Debbie Marshall, CV Travel   

 

Shine Young Achiever

Karen Eason, Sunshine Travel

Emma Chang, The Liner Hotel

Sharon Glancy, Stonebow Training Company

 

Shine Public Sector Woman

Lynn Westbury - University of Liverpool

Cathy Guthrie - Tourism Management Institute

Karen Illingworth - The Mersey Partnership

 

Shine Woman Entrepreneur

Vanessa Scott, Strattons Hotel

Julia Feuell, New Frontiers

 

Shine Corporate Woman

Trudy Redfern, Silversea Cruises

Vanessa Lensenn, Go Learn To

Debbie Marshall, CV Travel   

 

Shine Young Achiever

Karen Eason, Sunshine Travel

Emma Chang, The Liner Hotel

Sharon Glancy, Stonebow Training Company

 

Shine Public Sector Woman

Lynn Westbury - University of Liverpool

Cathy Guthrie - Tourism Management Institute

Karen Illingworth - The Mersey Partnership

Jenny McGee - London Tourist Board

 

Shine Outstanding Mentor

Gina McAdams, Stratemarco Limited

Fiona Jeffries, World Travel Market

 

The winners will be announced on November 26 at a ceremony, where the keynote speaker will be Liz Jackson, MD of Great Guns Marketing.

 

ââ¬ÅâœWe are delighted with the overall quality of the nominations this year,ââ¬~ said Gaby Marcon, joint director of Shine People and Places Ltd.

 

ââ¬ÅâœWe hope this yearââ¬â¢s Shine Awards will continue to stimulate debate and encourage the industry to respond to the ambitions and aspirations of the women that work in it ââ¬' long after the celebrations are over.ââ¬~

 

 

By Bev Fearis


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