8th Mar 2012 - 00:00
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Women 1st have announced that nominations are open for the Women 1st Shine Awards 2012 – the only awards designed to recognise outstanding female achievement in the hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism industries.
As well as celebrating the achievements of women across the sector, the awards also commend those businesses and individuals that are leading the way in supporting female development and retention. The categories for this year's Women 1st Shine Awards are: Woman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Outstanding Entrepreneur Mentor of the Year (male and female nominees accepted) Rising Star Small Business and Large Business Sharon Glancy, founder of Women 1st, said: "The importance of recognising and celebrating female talent and influence is more important now than ever before. The Women 1st Shine Awards present a fantastic opportunity to highlight the vital role that women play in our sector, as well as the unique approach and skills that they bring to the table. "Last year's awards were an amazing success, and we are delighted to launch the 2012 entries to identify and recognise the unsung heroes in our vibrant industry." Nominations can be made at www.people1st.co.uk/shineawards and entries close on the 4th May 2012. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on the 19th June 2012 at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, following the inaugural Women 1st Conference. The evening will also see 25 inspirational females inducted into the Women 1st Top 100 Club.