TravelManagers conference ends on awards high

TravelManagers conference ends on awards high
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TravelManagers’ 2014 national conference ended on a high with its top performing and most improved personal travel managers recognised for their outstanding performances at an awards ceremony in Singapore on Sunday.

Executive general manager Michael Gazal thanked the entire team for their continued hard work, dedication and commitment which have resulted in another record year for the home-based firm.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our people,” he said. “The client is always top of mind and at the centre of everything we do and these awards are in celebration of our top achievers.”

The awards were handed out at the Stamford Ballroom at the Swissotel the Stamford in Singapore.

Personal Travel Manager of the Year John Gazal was unable to attend this year’s conference but said he was "honoured and humbled" by the award.

“Winning this award means so much to me," he said. "My focus on service and genuinely looking out for what is in my clients’ best interests has really paid dividends with my business going from strength to strength this year."

Check out a complete list of winners below along with pics from the event:

 

New Personal Travel Managers by State

New South Wales/ACT                                  Paula Peterson

Victoria/Tasmania                                          Lea Burford

Western Australia/South Australia             John LaBella

Queensland/Northern Territory                  Trevor Freer

 

Most Improved Personal Travel managers by State

New South Wales/ACT                                  Beth Burton

Victoria/Tasmania                                          Luke Vaughan

Western Australia/South Australia             Tania Pickering

Queensland/Northern Territory                  Simon Tinkler

 

Top Personal Travel Manager by State

New South Wales/ACT                                  John Gazal

Victoria/Tasmania                                          Rebecca Crosbie

Western Australia/South Australia             Barbara Turner

Queensland/Northern Territory                  James Hermiston

 

Top Ten Personal Travel Managers – Australia

Angharad O’Malley, representative for Terrigal, New South Wales

David Hull, representative for Mount Martha, Victoria

James Hermison, representative for Camp Hill, Queensland

Jan Marshall, representative for Bellbridge, Victoria

John Gazal, representative for St Leonards, New South Wales

John Lengacher, representative for Windsor, Victoria

Luke Vaughan, representative for Hawthorn East, Victoria

Michael Ditchburn, representative for Sydney CBD – New South Wales

Rebecca Crosbie, representative for Alfredton, Victoria

Ric Pattaro, representative for Haberfield, New South Wales

 

New Personal Travel Manager of the Year

Lea Burford, representative for Frankston South, Victoria

 

Most Improved Personal Travel Manager of the Year

Luke Vaughan, representative for Hawthorn East, Victoria

 

Innovation in Marketing Award

Zoe Hemming, representative for North Rocks, New South Wales

 

Partner Supplier of the Year

Freestyle Holidays

 

TravelManagers Recognition Award

Rebecca Crosbie, representative for Cardigan, Victoria

 

Personal Travel Managers Choice Award

Luke Vaughan, representative for Hawthorn East, Victoria 

 

TravelManagers Support Award

 Jose Canas, National Partnership Office, New South Wales

 

TravelManagers Spirit Award

Lisa Metzl, representative for North Avoca, New South Wales

 

Personal Travel Manager of the Year

John Gazal, representative for St Leonards, New South Wales

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Karen Dowling, Business Partner Manager Queensland & NT celebrates Jose Canas, Fares & Ticketing Manager, on his receiving the ‘PTMs Support’ Award

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Grant Campbell, Director of Finance, congratulates Lea Burford with her award for being the ‘New Personal Travel Manager of the Year’

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Scott Hallo, Business Partnership Manager Victoria & Tasmania, presents Personal Travel Manager Rebecca Crosbie with her TravelManagers ‘Recognition’ Award 

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Barry Mayo, Chairman, presents Lisa Metzl, TravelManagers very first personal travel manager, with her ‘TravelManagers Spirit Award’ 

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