Entries for this year’s Business Travel Awards close at 5pm on Friday (March 21).
The awards, now in their 14th year, recognise the achievements of individuals and teams in the business travel industry whose professionalism and business excellence make them stand out from their peers.
They celebrate the people in the sector and not the brands, including those working in frontline or back-office functions who might not otherwise get the recognition they deserve.
Nominations can come from colleagues, managers or from the candidate themselves and are welcome from individuals and teams based in the UK or overseas.
A number of new categories have been introduced for this year, including Industry Newcomer of the Year, which is open to applicants of any age but who have only been in the business travel industry for up to three years.
There are also two new awards for individuals and teams working in sales and marketing roles.
Awards recognising achievements in sustainability and tech innovation now have separate categories for individuals and for teams, due to the high number of entries in previous years.
For the first time, the recipient of the prestigious Industry Contribution Award will be chosen by the Judging Panel and will not require a submission.
All nominations must be backed up with evidence, such as videos or written testimonials from clients, partners or peers, and this will account for a third of the overall score.
An awards ceremony takes place on the evening of Tuesday September 30 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden.
Sponsors already lined for this year’s awards are Direct ATPI, Sirius Talent Solutions, Blacklane, Clarity, United Airlines, Best Workplaces in Travel and TripStax.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kirsty Hicks, Publisher of The Business Travel Magazine, at kirsty.hicks@bmipublishing.co.uk.
