By Train
ITM Achievement Awards
Sponsored By Agiito, Amex GBT, Aniseed Photo, Anna Valley, Copy and Print, edyn, FREENOW for Business, Hilton, Leonardo Hotels, LNER, Roomzzz Aparthotels, Simard, Spotnana, The Production Department., TripStax, United Airlines
ITM Achievement Awards
ITM is excited to launch our inaugural ITM Achievement Awards
We are pleased to announce a new event in our annual calendar.
The success and popularity of the ITM Mentoring Programme has led to the launch of a new lunch time awards ceremony taking place in London.
Celebrating excellence across the travel community and recognising mentees as they graduate from the ITM Mentoring Programme, the event promises to be a rewarding afternoon and provides a perfect opportunity to network.
Meet the judges
- Scott Davies, CEO | ITM
- Alison Rogan, Chair | ITM and Director, Head of Travel and Expense | Barclays
- Richard Tams, Founder & Director | Tailwind Advisory
- Kerrie Henshaw-Cox, Global Category Lead | AstraZeneca
- Steve Proud, EMEA Travel Manager & Global Airline Program Manager | Citi
- Eloise Ferrara-Neched, Senior Procurement Manager | Royal Mail
The Awards
Category - General
- Game Changer (Individual) Sponsored by Edyn
- Game Changer (Team) Sponsored by Simard
This years Game Changer awards will recognise exceptional drive, bold approach and a confidence to pursue change to overcome a company, client or industry challenge.
- Programme Achievement (Individual) Sponsored by TripStax
- Programme Achievement (Team) Sponsored by Roomzzz
This award will recognise the step changes made in Travel/Travel & Meetings & Expense Programmes to bring maximum value to the end to end experience. It could be a single piece of the puzzle, re-design of the programme, technology based or a re-focus of the resource in place.
- Service Excellence (Individual) Sponsored by Hilton
- Service Excellence (Team) Sponsored by FREENOW
Recognising the focus and dedication needed to deliver excellence over the last year, this award will shine a light on the individual, and teams, that have demonstrated best in class delivery of a Travel/Travel & Meetings & Expense Programme.
Category - Mentoring
- Mentor of the Year Sponsored by AMEX GBT
This award recognises this mentors commitment to supporting the industry and future talent through sharing their expertise to guide and develop the mentees they have worked with.
- Mentee of the Year Sponsored by United Airlines
This award recognises this mentees investment in the ITM Mentoring Programme, and themselves, through working with their mentor.
- One to Watch (Mentee) Sponsored by Agiito
The ITM Mentoring Team recognise a mentee who has excelled on their journey with their mentor.
The awards will conclude with the Mentoring Programme Graduation Sponsored by Spotnana
Award nominations are now closed ! Join us 1 July to celebrate the winners
Agenda
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The above agenda is subject to change
Dress Code: Business casual or summer chic the choice is yours, (ties and suits not necessary)
For more information regarding our mentoring programme, please email mentoring@itm.org.uk
Agenda
Fri 1st Jul
12:00 PM
Arrival
Arrival
Arrival & Drinks Reception
1:00 PM
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome & Introductions
Steve Proud
Global Commercial Airline Program Manager & Travel Manager: UK, Europe & MEA Clusters | Citi
Alison Rogan
Head of Travel and Events | HSBC
Kerrie Henshaw-Cox
Director Global Procurement | AstraZeneca
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
Richard Tams
Founder & Director | Tailwind Advisory
Eloise Ferrara-Neched
Travel & Events, Marcomms and Professional Services | Royal Mail Group
1:20 PM
Awards
Awards
Lunch & Awards
4:00 PM
Closing
Closing
Closing Speeches
4:15 PM
Drinks
Drinks
Post Event Drinks
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
Agiito
Title Sponsor
Amex GBT
Title Sponsor
Aniseed Photo
Title Sponsor
Anna Valley
Title Sponsor
Copy and Print
Title Sponsor
edyn
Title Sponsor
FREENOW for Business
Title Sponsor
Hilton
Title Sponsor
Leonardo Hotels
Title Sponsor
LNER
Title Sponsor
Roomzzz Aparthotels
Title Sponsor
Simard
Title Sponsor
Spotnana
Title Sponsor
The Production Department.
Title Sponsor
TripStax
Title Sponsor
United Airlines
Venue
Leonardo Royal Hotel, London Tower Bridge
About Venue
Conveniently located in the City of London and easily accessible by public transport. Tower Hill Tube Station (circle and district line): 6 minute walk Tower Gateway (DLR): 5 minute walk Thames clipper (Uber Water Taxis)
Address
45 Prescot StreetLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom, E1 8GP
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Tube
Parking
Location On Map
Registration Fee
Ticket Type per Person
£ 85.00 (Ex. VAT)
Ticket Type table of ten
£ 790.00 (Ex. VAT)
Ticket Type-Per Person
£ 85.00 (Ex. VAT)
Ticket Type-Table of Ten
£ 790.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Monday Jun 27, 2022
1:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Friday Jul 01, 2022
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
Leonardo Royal Hotel, London Tower Bridge
LondonPARTNERS & SPONSORS
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