- Finalists announced for key awards including RisingStar of the Year and Consultant of the Year
- National Consultants Conference (NCC) being held inAlice Springs 25-26 April

They’re the frontline ambassadors who play a majorrole in the success of an agency and, come 26 August, the best of the best of TravelsceneAmerican Express Consultants will be front and centre at the National Consultants Conference (NCC)in Alice Springs.

The winners of the Rising Star of the Year, Consultant of the Yearand Quantum Consultant Awards will be announced at the NCC Star Awards Dinner along with the Most Supportive Preferred Supplier Awardand the Most Supportive Quantum Supplier Award.

Travelscene American Express General Manager David Padman today said NCC was all about spotlighting the contribution of consultants, both new and experienced.

“Our NCC is an important milestone on the Travelscene American Express calendar and is our way of celebrating and supporting the contribution of the thousands of new and experienced consultants in our Members’ businesses,” Mr Padman said.

In releasing the short list for the key awards, Mr Padman noted the depth of talent within the Travelscene American Express group.

“We work extremely hard along with our Members to create a workplace value proposition which allows them to attract and retain the best Consultants in the business and these Awards are recognition of their commitment and determination,” Mr Padman said.

Mr Padman also announced the finalists for the Rising Star of the Year and Consultant of the Year Awards:

Rising Star of the Year Award
Kimberley Neville – DBT Corporate, NSW
Dayna Porter – Shire Travel, NSW
Debbie Bridgland – Total Travel, WA
Kiera Scott – Travel Extra, SA
Maree Wright – Travelscene Nowra, NSW
Jessica Dowle – Travelscene Rouse Hill, NSW

Consultant of the Year Award
Aimee Wesley – Balgownie World Travel, NSW
Leanne Ralston - Spencer Travel, NSW
Sarah Gaunt – Travelscene Camden, NSW
Phillip Boniface – Travelscene Carlingford, NSW
Sarah Pogson – Travelscene Kogarah, NSW
Liz Bentley - Travelscene Sorrento Beach, VIC

The heart of Australia is to star as this year’s backdrop for Travelscene American Express’ highly successful NCC with the spotlight again on the magic of all things travel. As one of the signature events in the Stay Connected program, the NCC brings togetherAustralia’s top consultants, preferred partners, industry experts, business experts and inspirational speakers as well as a comprehensive programme of pre- and post- tours.

Steve Jacobs will reprise his role as MC while James ‘Cas’ Castrission and Justin ‘Jonesy’ Jones are back as Keynote Speakers to celebrate Travelscene American Express’ Gold Sponsorship of their record-breaking 88-day unsupported trek to the South Pole and back.

The NCC is being held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.