The Direct Member of the Year Award is presented annually during the GBTA Convention, recognizing a direct (buyer) member who demonstrates unwavering dedication and considerable success in advancing both GBTA and the travel management profession.
Criteria:
Demonstrated leadership in the business travel industry
Proven ability to think boldly and creatively about new approaches and implement their vision in a meaningful and impactful manner.
Join us in recognizing our dedicated member recipients!
2024: Leslie Andrews
Director, Global Category – Travel
JLL
2023: Benjamin Park
Executive Director Travel & Sustainability
Paraxel International GmbH
2022: Holly McTague
Senior Manager, North America Travel
Halliburton
2021: Carol Fergus
Director, Global Travel, Events & Ground Transportation
Fidelity International
2020: Mark Cuschieri
Executive Director for Global Travel
UBS
2019: Trish Earles
Senior Global Manager, T&E Corporate Care
MIS Halliburton
2018: Stephen Gheerow
Travel Services Manager
Ford Foundation
2018: Connie Smith
Manager of Global Services
McCain Foods
2017: Erin Wilk
Global Travel Safety & Security Manager
Facebook
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We are continuing to compile our previous recipients, please check back for updates! Are you a past recipient? Let us know here!
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