Taking place on September 12, the awards are a celebration of women working in the travel industry.
The categories comprise of the Business Impact Award and Company of the Year. Additionally, the Honorary Award celebrates contributions to the AWTE and, by association, contributions made to advance careers of women in travel.
Sarah Clayton Turner, chair of the AWTE, said: "I am delighted that we received so many nominations this year. The nominees are all powerhouses in their own right and they represent a real cross section of women in the industry. We look forward to raising a glass to their success."
Gary Lewis, chief executive, The Travel Network Group, said: "This is the first year we have sponsored the AWTE Chair Awards.
"A large number of our 930-strong membership are entrepreneurial women and as such we champion the careers and achievements of women in travel. Congratulations to all the worthy nominees – we look forward to celebrating with you on the night."
On the evening, a further five women will be inducted on to the AWTE "influential women in travel" list, started on the 60th anniversary of the AWTE in 2014.
The full list of nominees are:
Business Impact Award
Sophie Griffiths – TTG
Jeannette Linfoot – Saga
Niki Dylworth – Vertical Systems
Amanda Peers – getabed
Catheryn Morrissey – TTNG
Hollie Rae Brader – Travel Weekly
Company of the Year Award
C&M Travel Recruitment
Kuoni
Travel Supermarket
Travelport
Celebrity Cruises
Harp Wallen Executive Recruitment & Search
AWTE Honorary Award
Kathryn Bullock – Face Marketing
Aphrodite Burton – Sales and Marketing Consultant
Sarah Archer -Beachcomber Tours
Debbee Dale – Debbee Dale Development
Jessica Bain– Latin Routes
