WorldVia Travel Network Announces 2025 Questy Award Winners at WORLD25

RICHARDSON, TX---WorldVia Travel Network officially revealed the recipients of its prestigious Questy Awards during a lively celebration held on September 18 at its WORLD25 conference.

Recognizing forward-thinking travel agencies, advisors, and partners within its network, the Questy Awards shine a spotlight on those within WorldVia who have exemplified standout innovation, industry leadership, and dedication in the travel industry. Questy award winners are those focused on growth, excellence across both entrepreneurship and community service categories, and the introduction of creative approaches that redefine what’s possible in today’s fast-evolving landscape.

“Awarding the Questys at WORLD is always one of the year’s highlights for us,” said Joshua Harrell, Chief Revenue Officer of WorldVia. “We continue to be amazed by the creativity and dedication displayed by the members in our network, and we’re thrilled to be able to recognize their efforts.”

Awards were presented at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson onsite after a nomination process in which all WorldVia Travel Network agency owners and advisors were eligible for consideration.

The biggest award of the night, the “Monarch Agency of Excellence Award,” honors travel agencies for their effort in sales growth, network support and effective use of WorldVia Travel Network products and programs. In all, 30 agencies received recognition as a “Monarch Agency of Excellence”—15 single-advisor agencies and 15 multi-advisor agencies. Two agencies respectively among these winners are choses as the 2025 Monarch Agency of Excellence Award winners.

The 2025 Monarch Agency of Excellence was awarded to Peggy Hinsch of Group Travel Designers in the Multi-Advisor Agency category, while Shai Nahum of Shai Travel Solutions received recognition in the Single-Advisor category. Nahum was the most decorated advisor at the ceremony, taking home five Questy awards on the night.

The “Dynasty Award,” given to an agency that has displayed a prolonged period of success and a resolute commitment to the WorldVia community, was given to Pam Severance of For Getaways Travel, who has been a member of WorldVia for 20 years.

WorldVia honored sales leaders with “Crown Awards,” with the best of the best from this group receiving “Golden Crown Awards.” The Multi-Advisor title went to Bobby Laurie with JetSetGO; Single-Advisor to Tonia Ridler with Travel by Tonia; and Associate Advisor to Sydne Stubbs with Those Who Wander Travel.

A remarkable 32 advisors overall were honored with “Crown Awards,” spotlighting stellar sales results over the past year. The “Sales Innovation Award,” saluting trailblazing techniques and strategic sales improvement, went to two member advisors: Rocky Dimico of Flights & Fables and Shai Nahum of Shai Travel Solutions.

This year, the “Spark of Excellence Award,” celebrating a leader and active participant within WorldVia’s “Spark Society,”—which aims to celebrate and stimulate growth within theme park travel planning—was bestowed to Shelly Cunningham of Cherry Tree Lane Adventures.

The “Trailblazer Awards” returned in 2025, recognizing exceptional achievement across segments such as Cruise, Beach Travel, Theme Park, Touring/FIT, and Corporate/Air Travel.

Trailblazer honorees included: Alisa Myatt with EECC Travels (Cruise), Amanda Kelly of Live Well Travel (Touring + FIT), Rebecca Schwinn of Wanderlust Escapes (Beach Breaks), Shai Nahum with Shai Travel Solutions (Corporate + Air), Tyson Wharton of Sioux Empire Travel (High Flyer), Rebecca Landry with Quality Travel (Group Leader), and Alan Granza of ExtravaGranza Travel (Theme Park).

Community impact was also recognized, celebrating individuals who make a difference beyond business. The “Local Community Leadership Award,” was given to Kaitlyn Barnett of Quality Travel for her leadership and active engagement in her community of Queens, New York. The “WorldVia Community Stewardship Award” honored Christina Rockey with Vacation Architect for the second consecutive year for fostering network collaboration and spirit within the WorldVia network.

A select group of advisors were presented the “Ascension Growth Award” for notable achievement in sales growth. Honorees in this category included Misti Marquette with Bohemia Wedding Travel in the Emerging Agencies category; Michael Anderson with Travel by Mike in the Growing Agencies category, Shai Nahum with Shai Travel Solutions in the Pro Agencies category; Peggy Hinsch of Group Trip Designers in the Large Agencies category; and Jackie Ryan Lodermeier, also of Group Trip Designers, in the Associate Advisors category.

The “Imperial Partnership Awards” highlighted outstanding support and strategic collaboration from valued partners in categories including Hotel & Resort Brands, Tour Operators, Theme Park, Insurance, Luxury, River and Ocean Cruise, and Partner of the Year. Noteworthy recipients featured Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Viking, ALG Vacations, Globus, Disney Destinations®, Allianz Partners, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Kensington, Project Expedition, and Sandals and Beaches Resorts, which took home the Partner of the Year award.

Luxury travel success was marked in the “Luxe Luminary Star Awards.” Sarah Kanter of Those Who Wander Travel received the “Rising Star Award” for her agency’s luxury sales, while the “Sirius Star Award” recognized Bobby Laurie of JetSetGO for outstanding growth in luxury sales.

Finally, travel marketing distinction was celebrated in four categories: “Best Website” given to Stefan Terwindt with NuVia Travel; “Best Newsletter” to Stefanie Boyle of Go Wandering Travel ; “Best Social Media Presence” to Heather Sutherlin with The Travel Bug Girls; and “Best Advisor Profile” awarded to Christina Rockey of Vacation Architect.