Avis Budget Group has announced the 2018 finalists for its renowned Avis Scholarship program, with two of the women-only finalists coming from national home-based travel networks.
The 2018 Avis Scholarship finalists are: Cei Creighton, from MTA – Mobile Travel Agents (Queensland), Carolyn Cruickshank from Flight Centre (Victoria), Krystle Tse, from Traveledge (New South Wales) and Jo Patton from TravelManagers (New South Wales).
The Avis Travel Agent Scholarship is valued at over $40,000 with the winner enjoying a range of prizes and experiences including international travel to Singapore to attend the 2019 WIT Conference, professional guidance and access to exceptional education and training opportunities with organisations such as the Cruise Lines International Association Australia (CLIAA).
The judging panel identified the top four applicants who consistently demonstrated extraordinary customer service and innovation in their work.
The official judging day and winner announcement will be on 13 November 2018.
Ian Jones, Commercial Director of Avis Budget Group Pacific said: “The four finalists for the 2018 Avis Scholarship represent exceptional customer service, setting the bar high for the whole travel industry. We are thrilled with the continued enthusiasm the industry has for the Avis Travel Agent Scholarship program and are very excited by the standard of excellence shown this year.”
Launched in 1996, the Avis Travel Agent Scholarship is an award set to encourage, recognise and reward outstanding customer service. Now in its 22nd year, the Scholarship has evolved into one of the most valuable and prestigious awards offered to Australian and New Zealand travel professionals.