The Shine Awards ® were first developed and launched in 2004 under the leadership of SHINE PEOPLE&PLACES Ltd, with the support of trade media Travel Trade Gazette UK, recruitment specialist Harp Wallen, and The Tourism Society.

As a trusted provider of talent management services, SHINE PEOPLE&PLACES Ltd is committed to developing creative thinking and inspired solutions through the awards. Talent Management recognizes that different people make different contributions to organisations and that developing talent is the key to competitive differentiation.

Nominations

NOMINATIONS FOR THE SHINE AWARDS 2008 CLOSED ON 31/10 - Thank you for all your submissions!

Awards finalists have now been announced. Congratulations to all of the
following women:

Corporate Woman

Debbie Marshall - CV Travel

Trudy Redfern - Silversea Cruises

Vanessa Lensenn - Go Learn To

Woman Entrepreneur

Vanessa Scott - Strattons Hotel

Julia Feuell - New Frontiers

Outstanding Mentor

Gina McAdams - Stratemarco Limited

Fiona Jeffries - World Travel Market

Public Sector Woman

Lynn Westbury - University of Liverpool

Cathy Guthrie - Tourism Management Institute

Karen Illingworth - The Mersey Partnership

Jenny McGee - Visit Britain

Young Achiever

Karen Eason - Sunshine Travel

Emma Chang - The Liner Hotel

Sharon Glancy - Stonebow Training Company

Our Judges

The SHINE Awards are awarded on the basis of a thorough and independent judging process undertaken by highly respected, senior representatives from companies, trade associations and media who have been selected for their contribution and knowledge of the industry.

All our judges are united in the belief that the industry must make full use of the available talent and that raising personal and professional standards in the industry is crucial to the long term wealth of the sector.

To view information about the independent judging process click here.

Alternatively, contact us at info@shineawards.com.