United States | 2025
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Maura Nolan has been a prominent figure in the luxury golf and travel industry since the mid-1980s. In 2025, she will mark 40 years of expertly crafting bespoke golf and travel itineraries to some of the world's most prestigious destinations. Starting with Ireland, her offerings expanded to meet growing demand, covering Scotland, England, Wales, Spain, Portugal, France, and exclusive Safari, Golf, and Wine Tours in Southern Africa. Maura’s extensive knowledge, industry expertise, and long-term relationships with key players in golf clubs, hotels, and transportation are unparalleled. She has built strong, lasting partnerships with her suppliers, ensuring the highest quality experiences for her discerning clientele. Many of her clients return year after year, drawn by the unique, unforgettable memories she creates for them. Her resilience and relentless dedication have guided the company through some of the most challenging periods in the travel industry, including 9/11, the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and the Covid pandemic. On 9/11, the Company lost many of our clients who were based in World Trade Centers, including a group of golfers from Cantor Fitzgerald who were scheduled to depart on 9/14. Their conference call on 9/10 to Maura was filled with excitement for their upcoming golf tour to Ireland. In addition, September one of the busiest months in the business, all the tours had to be cancelled or postponed. The Financial crisis saw a huge downturn of fewer corporate clients traveling internationally. Covid shut down operations totally, but the Company through strong leadership and management, kept moving forward. Through both difficult and prosperous times, Maura has successfully led one of the most respected names in luxury golf and travel.
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Yvonne Hilsz
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Outstanding Female Entrepreneur - Visionary Innovator
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Australia
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Li Quan
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Outstanding Female Executive - Outstanding Transformation Leader
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China
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Sarah Pirie-Nally
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Outstanding Female Entrepreneur - Inspirational Leader
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New Zealand
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Zeng Shu Fei
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Outstanding Company / Organization - Outstanding Fastest Growing Company (Women-Owned or -Led)
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Singapore