2026 Winners
Huge congratulations to all our winners!
Inspirational Individual Categories
Diversity and Equality Champion
Winner : Isabelle Lim, L'Oréal TR Asia Pacific
Excellence in Operational Leadership
Winner : Natasha-Leannne Ghafur, Avolta
Highly Commended : Maria Luisa Barona, Harding+
Innovation and Creativity Award - Retailer/Landlord
Winner : Hani Ezra Hussin, Malaysia Airports
Highly Commended : Katie Floyd, Harding+
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Innovation and Creativity Award - Supplier
Winner : Jacqueline Lampert, PeppaRose
Highly Commended : Anna Somogyi, Mondelez World Travel Retail
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Inspiring Next Generation Award
Winner : Bridget Biagas, Avolta
Highly Commended : Natalia Rolle Phillips, Gebr. Heinemann
Inspiring Woman of the Year - Retailer/Landlord
Winner : Nancy Stewart, Heathrow
Highly Commended : Farah Barhorst, Holland America & Seabourn
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Inspiring Woman of the Year - Supplier/Agency
Winner : Anna Somogyi, Mondelez World Travel Retail
Highly Commended : Sinead Moodie, The Moodie Davitt Report
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner : Sarah Branquinho, TFWA
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Mentor of the Year
Winner : Silvia Popescu, Paul and Shark
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Outstanding Leadership Award
Winner : Julie Lassaigne, European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC)
Rising Star Award
Winner: Selena Morris, alt*ego,
Winner: Addy Osborne, ABM Experience Solutions for Ian Macleod Distillers
Sustainability & Social Impact Award
Winner : Elaine Xu, Avolta
Highly Commended : Lucy Hillyard, WePurple
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Trailblazer Award
Winner : Sally Alington, Ethos Farm
Unsung Hero Award
Winner : Joanne Blaylock, Heathrow Airport
Highly Commended : Phrederika Miltiadou, Avolta
Highly Commended : Naira Aghajanyan, Avolta
Allyship and Team Awards
Best Inclusive Team Led by a Woman
Winner : Ceren Tonguç, Unifree Duty Free
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Male Ally Award
Winner : Andranik Martirosyan, Avolta
Highly Commended : Fraser Brown, Heathrow