SPAA recognises frontline agents in Sparkle Awards

The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) has celebrated the work of frontline agents at its second annual Sparkle Awards.

The ceremony, held at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on September 8, saw 12 agents win awards which were judged anonymously by sponsors Edinburgh Airport, Delta Airlines, Stuba, Travelsphere, Silversea and Gold Medal.

The winners were:

• Business Travel Consultant of the Year: Laura Salazar, Clyde Travel Management
• Agency Support Award: Leanne Weir, Barrhead Travel
• Touring and Adventure Consultant of the year: Christiane McCorgray (pictured left), Thorne Travel
• Newcomer of the Year: Aleksandra Michalczyk, Clyde Travel Management
• Leisure Consultant of the Year: Elisabeth Mitchell, Barrhead Travel
• Operations Manager of the Year – Leisure Travel: Kieran McVeigh, Greig Avinou Travel
• Operations Manager of the Year – Corporate Travel: Gayle Gordon, Clyde Travel Management
• Corporate Account Manager of the Year: Graeme Fyvie, Reed and Mackay
• Cruise Consultant of the Year: Heather Currie, Hays Travel
• Luxury Consultant of the Year: Adla Toal, Barrhead Travel
• Team Player of the Year: Joanna Gillespie, Hays Travel
• Rising Star of the Year: Joel Grant, John Stewart Travel

SPAA president Mike Tibbert (pictured right) hailed the success of this year’s awards, which saw double the number of nominees compared to the inaugural event in 2022.

“Last year’s event was brilliant and we had such amazing feedback that we wanted to keep the momentum going and do another Sparkle Awards this year.

“There is no other event like this in Scotland. Other awards ceremonies often reward airlines and tour operators but it is so important to praise frontline agents for the amazing work they do and to give them the recognition they deserve.

“A huge congratulations to all of our winners.”