Meet the Judges

Our distinguished panel of judges cover a wide range of expertise from marketing, education, technology, sustainability and more to enable them to review and score each competition entry.

Are you interested in joining the judging panel for the British Youth Travel Awards 2026?

To ensure sufficient independence from direct commercial participation in the youth, student, and educational travel sectors and an impartial judging process, we are seeking independent professionals from organisations connected to, but not directly operating within, those sectors. Please complete the short form here

  • Elsa Findlay
    Senior Account Director
    Rooster
  • Catherine Warrilow
    Brand Strategist for Visitor Attractions
    The Plot
  • Dr Laura Lavertu
    Associate Professor in Marketing
    Grenoble Ecole de Management
  • Ewelina Lacka
    Digital Marketing & Analytics
    University of Edinburgh
  • Fran Shollo
    Senior Lecturer in Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Kathryn Davis
    CEO
    Visit West
  • Jeannie Shapiro
    Student Travel Entrepreneur
    Think Jeannie
  • Fredrick Elliott
    Founding Director
    Daniel & Joseph Group
  • Beatrix Meszaros
    Practical AI and Digital Marketing Trainer
    Entrepreneur
  • Paul Richer
    Senior Partner
    Genesys Digital Transformation
  • Mags Rivett
    Director
    Family Holiday Charity
  • Sam Willan
    Marketing Expert
    Brand Consultant
  • Giuliana Bonvini
    Director
    EduSolv AI
  • Beatrice Segura Harvey
    Director & Consultant
    ELT Specialist
  • Eddy Leviten
    Executive Director
    Tourism Alliance
  • Harold Goodwin
    Founder
    International Centre for Responsible Tourism
  • Kelly Strong
    Managing Director
    Strong Recruitment
  • Marti Grimminck
    CEO
    International Connector
  • Geoff Ramm
    Keynote Speaker, Creator and Author
  • Carylann Assante
    CEO
    SYTA
  • Peter Syme
    Partner
    Tourpreneur
  • John Boulding
    Founder & Strategic Adviser
    MSP Concepts