From talented newcomers to lifetime achievers, Nexion members are recognized for a variety of accomplishments

IRVING, TX (September 10, 2024) – At its annual conference, CoNexion, held this year from September 9-11 in New Orleans, Nexion Travel Group recognized some of its top members with awards for various achievements throughout the year.

“It is always a pleasure to honor our members each year at our annual conference,” said Jackie Friedman, VTA, CTIE, President of Nexion Travel Group. “Every one of these members has caught the attention of our Nexion team for their outstanding customer service, support of our supplier partners and encouragement of their fellow members. It’s a strong group this year—the ‘class of 2024’ winners represent some of the best in the industry.”

Helayne Hauw has been named the 2024 recipient of Nexion Travel Group’s Ambassador Award, the highest honor given to a member who exemplifies success, involvement and dedication to Nexion’s values and preferred suppliers. Hauw, from Ajax, Ontario, was praised for her visibility among suppliers and members, both in person and on social media. She’s known for her non-judgmental, helpful attitude and her positive presence. This year, she even traveled to Antarctica with a preferred supplier, sharing inspiring content along the way.

This year, two Rising Star Awards were presented: April Marshall of Lubbock, Texas, as the U.S. Rising Star, and Lisa Dunne of Dunnville, Ontario, as the Canadian Rising Star. Chosen by Nexion’s leadership team for their impressive achievements despite being newer travel advisors, both of these members have demonstrated significant potential to excel within Nexion and the industry. They have both actively utilized Nexion’s programs and educational services to boost sales through preferred partners and to enhance their client service.

Other awards include:

• The Nexion Townie of the Year, awarded to the most active and helpful member on NexionTown, Nexion’s intranet, is Harry McKenzie of Parkville, Md.
• The Social Pro of the Year award, given to the Nexion member who excels in using social media to promote their agency, goes to Jessi Fleagane of Ventura, Calif.
• The Network Leaders of the Year are Emily Fengler of Brentwood, Tenn., and Whitney Snell of Nashville, Tenn. This award recognizes them for fostering local Nexion Networks through collaboration, networking and connection. They organize monthly events to promote camaraderie, mentor members and actively encourage participation in Nexion’s training and marketing tools.
• The Everyone Is In Award goes to Anthony Roberts Jr. of Louisville, Ky., for his commitment to advancing minorities in the travel industry and embodying the belief that travel is for everyone. As a Travel Weekly Travel Advisor Class Member of 2024, Roberts is a trailblazer for diversity in travel.
• The Ray of Positivity Award goes to Michael Capps of Saint Johns, Fla. And Bernadette Parrott of Quesnel, BC, for consistently maintaining a positive outlook, being exceptionally helpful to fellow Nexion members and supplier partners, and naturally promoting Nexion whenever the opportunity arises.
• The Be Kind Award goes to Zena Beaver of Selinsgrove, Pa., for consistently seeing the glass as half full, lighting up any room she enters and maintaining professionalism and a pleasant demeanor in every situation.
• The Eddy’s Choice Award – Pro Fisher goes to Joanne Parker of Massapequa, N.Y., for her thorough research and resourcefulness, which greatly aids the Member Services team in providing more effective assistance.

“Congratulations to every one of our award winners,” said Friedman. “Whether they were chosen by a fellow member or Nexion staff, they all have one thing in common: they are passionate supporters of Nexion, and we are truly proud to say that they are members—they are the very best of us!”

All travel professionals interested in learning how to succeed as a professional business owner, backed by Nexion Travel Group’s many great benefits, are encouraged to call 800-747-6813 or email sales@nexion.com.

About Nexion Travel Group

Nexion Travel Group is a fully accredited host agency, offering membership to independent travel professionals since 1995. As part of Internova Travel Group, Nexion Travel Group provides ticketing, operations and fulfillment support to independent travel professionals coupled with best-in-class tools, technology, marketing, education and support. Nexion Travel Group is the complete host agency for multi-agent agencies, corporate agencies, experienced agents and those new to the industry.