We are delighted the 2025 Sparkle Awards which will be held on Friday 5 September at Radisson Blu in Glasgow. These prestigious awards recognise the outstanding contributions of front-line travel agency staff in Scotland.

The 2025 Sparkle Awards categories are:

• Business Travel Consultant of the Year
• Agency Support Award (non reservations)
• Touring and Adventure Consultant of the Year
• Newcomer of the Year
• Leisure Consultant of the Year
• Leisure Travel Manager of the Year
• Corporate Travel Manager of the Year
• Corporate Account Manager of the Year
• Cruise Consultant of the Year
• Luxury Consultant of the Year
• Team Player of the Year
• Rising Star of the Year 
• Outstanding Contribution to the Scottish Travel Industry (Nominations will be considered for this Award. If there isn’t enough supporting material to justify awarding this category, the judges reserve the right to choose not to present it.)

The Sparkle Awards categories celebrate the exceptional talents and dedication of individuals in the travel industry. The judges, representing award sponsors Delta Airlines, Travelsphere, Stuba, Glasgow Airport, Gold Medal, LoganAir and Travel Matters, evaluate anonymous submissions that highlighted how these individuals excel in their forward-facing customer roles.

Jac Dobson, President of the SPAA, expressed her admiration for the award recipients, stating, “This year’s winners have truly set the benchmark for excellence in the travel industry. Their commitment to providing exceptional service and their ability to navigate the challenges of the industry with grace and professionalism are truly commendable. We are incredibly proud to recognise their achievements.

The SPARKLE AWARDS are kindly sponsored by