For the past 12 years, everywoman has been committed to celebrating the UK’s brightest female talent in the industry using the awards as a platform to applaud their success. A recent PwC Transportation Report found that companies with the largest number of women at board level outperformed those with the least by 26% in return on invested capital proving that female talent is crucial for business.
This year’s awards programme will again see two winners per category: one industry ‘Leader’ with a breadth of experience, and one individual at any stage of their career, who is going ‘Above and Beyond’ in their business sector. An ‘Industry Champion’ Award will shine the light on a woman contributing to the progress of other women, while a ‘Male Agent of Change’ will be recognised for his commitment to gender diversity. For the first time in 2019, the industry’s fresh talent will also be celebrated by the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award. Maxine Benson MBE, Co-Founder of everywoman, commented:
“Women account for only 18% of the overall transport and logistics industry, which is a cry for urgent change to be made, considering the value they add. Encouraging women to pursue senior positions is crucial for the growth of the sector. Building the future of logistics means highlighting the role of technology and emotional intelligence in more creative job roles. This proves how many opportunities are also out there for the younger generation. Our finalists this year are already occupying these roles and their success stories will inspire others to do the same”.
Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Thursday 13 June 2019 at the Marriott, Grosvenor Square, in London. The finalists are as follows:
The Freight Award – Awarded to two women who are innovating and excelling in their role within freight
Above and Beyond
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The Customer / Passenger Award – Awarded to two women excelling in their role for customers / passengers in transport, logistics and freight
Above and Beyond
Leader
The Infrastructure Award – sponsored by Amazon – Awarded to two women who are innovating or excelling in their role within transportation and infrastructure
Above and Beyond
Leader
The Supply Chain Award – Awarded to two women who are innovating and excelling in their role within the supply chain environment.
Above and Beyond
Leader
The Warehousing Award – Awarded to two women who are excelling in their role within a warehousing environment.
Above and Beyond
Leader
Industry Champion Award – sponsored by Asda – Awarded to a woman who is championing the progress of women working in transport and logistics
Male Agent of Change – Awarded to a man for his active commitment to advancing the progress of women working in transport and logistics
*New for 2019* Apprentice of the Year - sponsored by Amey - Awarded to any male or female apprentice excelling in transport and logistics
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