The awards, now in their second year, feature a total of nine categories including four new accolades, such as the Male Agent of Change, which will be awarded to a man for his active commitment to helping the career progression of women in travel.

Also new is the International Inspiration award sponsored by Gold Medal and Travel 2, to be given to a woman working outside the UK and Ireland who is a role model in her community.

Other new honours are: Executive Leader, awarded to a woman making a significant direct financial contribution to the commercial success of the business; and Leader of Change for women driving the strategic direction of a business through best practices, employee engagement, improved productivity and innovation.

The rest of the categories are:

One to Watch – Awarded to a young game-changer under the age of 21 in education or apprenticeship who demonstrates a passion for the travel industry.

Tomorrow’s Leader, sponsored by TTG Media – Awarded to a woman under 30 making a significant contribution to the sector.

Entrepreneur, sponsored by Celebrity Cruises – Awarded to an owner/operator of a travel business that has been operating for three years or more whose vision will inspire other women to start their own enterprise.

Above & Beyond – Awarded to a woman at any stage of her career that has truly gone above and beyond her role to help drive the organisation’s success.

Team Leader – Awarded to a woman whose team leadership has greatly contributed to the organisation’s success.

To nominate, go to the everywoman website. Entries are free and are open until June 25. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the East Wintergarden in London on November 14.