People 1st has announce the shortlist for this year’s Shine Awards.
The awards recognise the achievements of women working in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism and the mentors, ambassadors and businesses that support gender diversity in those industries.
The shortlist was chosen by a panel of more than 20 judges, made up of leading figures in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism.
The winners will be revealed at a black tie dinner on October 3 at 8 Northumberland, London.
Simon Tarr, chief executive of People 1st, said: "This is the fifth time that People 1st has hosted the Shine Awards and it’s safe to say that this has been our most competitive year to date.
"The judges were extremely impressed by the quality of entries, and it was a tough decision to come up with the final shortlists."
The full shortlist is as follows:
Rising Star
Sarah Downes – Whitbread plc
Irene Forte – Rocco Forte Hotels
Ruth Hansom – The Ritz Hotel
Daniela Iannelli – Hilton Worldwide
Lauren Neal – McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd
Innovator of the Year
Maria Bobrowska – TUI Group
Emma Langford – Lexington
Alison Lessmann – En Route International
Best Initiative to Retain and Develop Women
The Aspiring Women Conference – Corbin & King
Project "Amazon" – Whitbread Plc.
Women in Leadership Initiative – Rezidor Hotels UK
Mentor of the Year
Gareth Billington – Everton Football Club, Sodexo
Gordon Mutton – Merlin Entertainments
Kristen Henderson – Lakefield
Sally Hughes – Rezidor Hotels UK
Best Place for Women to Work
Brooklands Hotel
C&M Travel Recruitment
Iglu.com
Unilever Food Solutions
Woman of the Year
Sally Beck – Lancaster Hotel
Debrah Dhugga – DUKES Collection
Julia Edmonds – Lexington
Chantelle Nicholson – Marcus Wareing Restaurants
Tickets and table reservations for the dinner are available to book now at www.theshineawards.co.uk
