The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) unveiled the finalists for the ASTA Globes Advisor Awards, with winners to be announced at a celebratory event at Chicago’s Palmer House.
The ASTA Globes recognize individuals and agencies who have “elevated the travel profession and set a benchmark for the industry’s future. Putting these achievements on a national stage, the Globes Advisor Awards celebrate the vital role advisors play in moving travel forward,” ASTA said, adding that finalists were selected through a peer-voting process.
“Travel advisors are the very heart of the travel industry, breathing life and encouraging growth throughout the profession,” said ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby. “We are honored to recognize and celebrate the dedication and achievements of the very best in travel at the 2027 ASTA Globes Awards.”
Finalists are listed alphabetically in categories.
ASTA Agency Leadership Award
• Meredith Calloway; Gifted Travel Network; Mooresville, N.C.
• Robin Norell; Millbrook World Travel; Kissimmee, Fla.
George “Eddie” Woodham Chapter President of the Year Award
• Vickie Edwards; Vickie Travelz, LLC; Jacksonville, Fla.
• Shannon Interian; VTA, Dorian Destinations; Miami, Fla.
• Jarod McNeill; Jarod's Journeys; Seattle, Wash.
ASTA Regional Director of the Year Award
• Ann Lewis; Just Travel NYC; Baldwin, N.Y.
• Lynda Phillippi; Renaissance Travel and Events; McMinnville, Ore.
• Shelly Phillips; First Class Travel; McCalla, Ala.
Mentorship Excellence Award
• Rob Hale; Travel N Relax Inc.; Aurora, Colo.
• Anthony Ngo; Travel Professionals Group; Santa Ana, Calif.
• Krissy Yoder; Be Our Guest Travel Company; Pinehurst, N.C.
Michelle Mueller Educational Leadership Award
• Alvin Adriano; Gifted Travel Network, Inc.; Virginia Beach, Va.
• Darlene Ericson; Memorable World Travel; Broomfield, Colo.
• Asia Lantz; Travel With Asia; Buckeye, AZ
• Christina Vieira; Showcase the World Travel; Boston, MA
Partner in Professionalism Award
• Amy Garner; KHM Travel Group; Mandeville, La.
• Tiffany Hines; Global Escapes; Athens, Ga.
• Jarod McNeill; Jarod's Journeys; Seattle, Wash.
• Shelly Diane Ramirez; VTA, Michelle's Destinations; Norman, Okla.
Rising Scholar Award
• Jennifer Chandler; Cruisin Chandlers Travel LLC; North Lauderdale, Fla.
• Cristina Cunha; Luxe Voyage Travel; Clermont, Fla.
• Christine Miranda-Miller; Miranda Vacations; Bridgeport, Conn.
Rookie of the Year Award
- Julie Howard; Avoya Travel; Mission Viejo, Calif.
- Hallie Kielb; Postcard & Co (formerly Two Sisters Travel); Raleigh, N.C.
- Kelly Seca; Luxe Voyage Travel; Clermont, Fla.
Operations Excellence Award
• Benjamin Baumfalk; Nova Vacations; Lincoln, Neb.
• Susan Coll; Envoyage; Norwood, Pa.
• Gina Hoyt; Avoya Travel; Spokane, Wash.
Customer Care Hero Award
• Rosette Gillan; Second Star Wishes; Newark, Del.
• Amy Leon; Adventures by Amy; Bronx, N.Y.
• Melinda Wittman; Travel & Cruise Desk; Lake Oswego, Ore.
Crisis Response Excellence Award
- Marc Bokoff; Cruise Planners; Norwich, Conn.
- Alisa Spatafora; Alisa Travel Designs; Monroe, La.
- Dena Walsh; Travel & Cruise Desk; Lake Oswego, Ore.
President’s Travel Advisor Leadership Award
• Jennifer Doncsecz; VIP Vacations Inc; Whitehall, Pa.
• Asia Lantz; Travel With Asia; Buckeye, Ariz.
• Brandi McBride; Tiger Stripe Travel & Events; Hoboken, N.J.
Innovation in Client Experience Award
• Jordana Izzo; Travelmation; West Warwick, R.I.
• Anne MacIntyre; On The Map Travel, LLC; St. Louis, Mo.
• Anthony Ngo; Travel Professionals Group; Santa Ana, Calif.
Community Impact Award
• Jackie Friedman; Nexion Travel Group; Irving, Texas
• Suzy Gustafson; SG Travel Two Inc.; West Jordan, Utah
• Anthony Ngo; Travel Professionals Group; Santa Ana, Calif.
• Lisa Watson; Fynd Travel LLC; Hortan, Mich.
Philanthropic Impact Award
• Jackie Friedman; Nexion Travel Group; Irving, Texas
• Lori Stephens; Sojourney Travel; Covington, Ga.
• Caitlin Weis; Travel & Cruise Desk; Portland, Ore.
Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award
• Denise Ambrusko-Maida; Travel Brilliant; Tonawanda, N.Y.
• Jazzmine Douse; AmaWaterways; Los Angeles, CA
ASTA Luxury Travel Excellence Award
• Kyle Bohman; Beyond and Back Travel; Melbourne, Fla.
• Angela Hughes; Trips and Ships Luxury Travel Inc.; Winter Garden, Fla.
• Annette Nero Stellhorn, VTA; Accent on Travel; Rehoboth Beach, Del.
ASTA Adventure Travel Specialist Award
• Jennifer Kellum; Neverland & Main Travel; Jacksonville, N.C/
• Amy Kimsey; Healthy Adventures; Spokane, Wash.
• Carol Peterson; Extreme Destinations; Nokomis, Fla.
ASTA Group Travel Innovator Award
• Danni Barker; Barker; Travel Crew – Dream Vacations; Bonaire, Ga.
• Kate Ciullo; Lumina Travel Co.; Amagansett, N.Y.
• Cheryl Olive; Time 2 Go Travel; Apex, N.C.
• Celeste Peters; Caribbean Travel Queen, LLC; Jacksonville, Fla.
ASTA Family & Multigenerational Leadership Award
• Brogan Flemming; Travel & Cruise Desk; Lake Oswego, Ore.
• Jessica Griscavage; Runway Travel Co.; Springfield, Va.
• Tara McCoy; Postcard & Co. (formerly Two Sisters Travel); Columbia, S.C.
• Christina Vieira; Showcase The World Travel; Boston, Mass.
ASTA Cultural Connection Award
• Leila Dada; Cruise Planners; Phoenix, Ariz.
• Kareem George; Culture Traveler, LLC; Detroit, Mich.
• Carmen Williams; Will C Travels, LLC; Sacramento, Calif.
ASTA Niche Market Mastery Award
• Eleanor Flagler Hardy; The Society of International Railway Travelers; Louisville, Ky.
• Laticia Jacobs, CTA; Travel Concierge Partners; Hilliard, Fla.
• Anthony Ngo; Travel Professionals Group; Santa Ana, Calif.
“The ASTA Globes will also feature inductions into the ASTA Hall of Fame, the presentation of multiple supplier awards, and recognition of the partners and companies that support travel advisor success and strengthen the travel industry,” ASTA said.
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