Shining women stars of travel awarded
Saturday, 25 Jan, 2010
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Achievements of outstanding women in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector have been recognised in the 2010 Shine Awards.
The accomplishments of 11 exceptional women, who demonstrated extraordinary contribution to the industry, commitment to their businesses and to their members of staff, were celebrated.
People 1st, the sector skills council for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, was this year’s headline sponsor of the awards held at the Jumeirah Carlton Hotel in London.
The event, first held in 2004, was attended by some of the most senior representatives of the UK travel and tourism industry.
The key note address was delivered by the past Shine Awards’ winner, Sandie Dawe, now CEO of VisitBritain.
Also in attendance was tourism minister Margaret Hodge.
Awards co-founder Gaby Marcon said: “The winners are nothing short of exceptional.
“These women have often triumphed against the odds, working tirelessly to achieve their goals and all along acted as great role models and mentors both within the organisations they work for and to the communities in which they operate in. We are all truly inspired.”
People 1st CEO Brian Wisdom said: “These women provide inspirational role models for all the professionals in our sector, that’s both women and men.
“Our research found that whilst over 60% of the workforce is made up of women, only 6% of board director positions within the industry are filled by women.
“As one of the country’s most dynamic industries, we all have a duty to change that disparity. Our winners are testament to the remarkable contribution women make to their businesses and to the sector.
“They will also encourage more women from diverse backgrounds to consider travel, tourism and hospitality as a long term, fulfilling career option.”
Shine Awards 2010 Winners:
Corporate Category
Teresa Wong
Executive assistant manager, Swissotel, The Howard, London
Entrepreneur Category
Wendy Bartlett
Managing director, Bartlett Mitchell Catering
Young entrepreneur
Katie Thompson
Owner, Heritage Market
Homeworker Microbusiness
Debbie Dale
Director, Debbie Dale Development
Leader
Alison Cryer
Managing director, Representation Plus
Special price of the jury for all-round achievement
Rita Beckwith
Managing director, City Cruises
Outstanding Mentor
Susan Briggs
Director, The Tourism Network
Public Sector
Eryl Parry
Director of enterprise, Liverpool Cathedral
Sustainable Tourism
Jane Ashton
Group head of sustainable development, TUI Travel plc
Also, Highly Commended
Mary Mulvey
CEO, Greenbox
Victoria Fellowes
Marketing manager, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Technology Innovator
Diane Webster
Head of sales marketing, Beacon Purchasing
Young Achiever
Tara Farnham
Assistant to chief operating officer, Thistle Hotels
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