Global Festive-All 2025 hosted Festive Road’s 2025 Awards that celebrate, recognise, and inspire our hive mind team. We’re thrilled to spotlight five outstanding Roaders whose contributions have shaped our journey this year. From digital transformation to client delivery, sustainability, brand excellence, and leadership, these winners exemplify what it means to Create Better for our clients, our people and our industry.
Company Award – People & Performance
Sandra Deregoski
Sandra led one of the most significant digital transformations in Festive Road’s history, modernising how we collaborate and communicate across the business. From building the business case to managing external IT partners, she steered the project with clarity and resilience, always keeping user experience front and centre.
Her leadership ensured a seamless rollout that boosted productivity and strengthened internal connectivity. As CEO Caroline Strachan aptly put it, “That was the biggest tech change we have been through as a company and yet it felt like a walk in the park for us users.”
Sandra’s work is a shining example of performance that empowers people.
Congratulations, Sandra!
Excellence in Client Delivery
Abi Cummings, Vicky Lerego-Wright & James Windsor
This dynamic project team demonstrated adaptability, curiosity, and a relentless focus on performance in a multifaceted client engagement. Navigating leadership transitions and evolving project scope, they earned deep client trust through thoughtful consulting and measurable impact.
Their ability to challenge constructively and innovate under pressure has led to continued collaboration, a testament to the long-term value they bring to Festive Road clients.
Huge congratulations to Abi, Vicky, and James for your outstanding work!
Excellence in Sustainability & Client Collaboration
Katie Bragan-Anderton
Katie’s strategic thinking and collaborative approach have driven meaningful progress in a large-scale client environment. By expanding a sustainability programme across functional teams and designing high-impact training, she’s helped embed long-term value and engagement.
Her clarity, creativity, and consistency continue to inspire.
Congratulations Katie for setting the standard in client partnership and programme excellence!
Company Award – Marketing
Elise Jalon
Elise has played a pivotal role in elevating Festive Road’s brand presence through thoughtful storytelling and creative execution. From shaping our presence at major industry events to refining how we engage with our industry, her work brings our impact to life with purpose and credibility.
Marketing can be fast and furious, but Elise glides through it all with calm, precision, and a smile.
Congratulations Elise, your creativity and attention to detail continue to raise the bar!
CEO Award – Leadership & Impact
Barbara Arena
Barbara’s leadership is a masterclass in clarity, confidence, and care. She empowers clients and colleagues alike, influences strategic decision-making, and drives impactful improvements across multiple areas of business travel.
Whether representing Festive Road at key events or engaging her network, Barbara brings our values to life, making everyone feel seen, welcomed, and inspired.
Congratulations, Barbara, on this well-deserved recognition!
Together, we celebrate our Festive Road 2025 Award winners! Your work reflects what’s possible when passion meets purpose, thank you for making an impactful difference.
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