The 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, are open for nominations until 29 January 2024. Now in their 17th year, these awards shine a spotlight on the varied and increasing avenues of opportunities available in the traditionally male-dominated industry and celebrate the important role that women play within it. In doing so, the programme aims to help increase the number of women working within this pivotal industry, who only account for 21% of the industry’s 1.5million employees.

Despite the strides made, the transport and logistics industry continues to face challenges in attracting and retaining female talent. everywoman recognizes the critical importance of diversity in driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Studies consistently demonstrate that diverse teams foster greater creativity, problem-solving abilities, and overall success within organizations.

Maxine Benson MBE, Co-Founder of everywoman, comments: “We believe in the power of diversity to fuel progress and innovation within the industry. The everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards highlight the exceptional contributions of women in shaping the future of the sector. The transport and logistics industry contributed £214 billion to the UK economy in 2020. It is vital that we attract, retain, and advance women in the industry to unlock innovation and drive growth, not just for organisations but for the UK economy. The awards play a key role in shining a spotlight on some of the most exceptional women whose innovation, skills, resilience, and leadership will inspire future generations of women to fulfil their career ambitions in this vibrant and economy boosting industry.”

The industry’s main priorities revolve around continued advancement and deployment of technology, such as AI, and the focus on Net Zero, which will see the decarbonisation of all sectors within the UK economy to reach the net zero target by 2050. Net Zero is a huge undertaking by the Transport and Logistics industry and it is for this reason that the Sustainability Champion Award was added in 2023, recognising the importance of environmental protection and the exemplary contribution women have made in transforming the sector.

THE 2024 AWARD CATEGORIES ARE:

THE CUSTOMER / PASSENGER AWARD – awarded to two women whose commitment to the highest standards of customer or passenger service led to outstanding business results

THE FREIGHT AWARD – sponsored by WCA World – awarded to two women exemplifying the excellence, drive, and innovation of women across the freight subsector

THE INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD - awarded to two women who are demonstrating outstanding achievements within infrastructure

THE SUPPLY CHAIN AWARD – sponsored by Unipart Rail - awarded to two women who show exceptional talent and drive within the supply chain system

THE WAREHOUSING AWARD – sponsored by FedEx – awarded to two women excelling in their role within a warehousing environment

INDUSTRY CHAMPION AWARD – sponsored by ASDA – awarded to a female pioneer whose longstanding and continuous support of women in transport and logistics has led to impactful and measurable change

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION AWARD – sponsored by Maersk – awarded to an exceptional role model working outside of the UK & Ireland who inspires women and men in their community

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD – sponsored by UKWA – awarded to an enterprising female apprentice making an exceptional contribution to their organisation in their early career

MALE AGENT OF CHANGE AWARD – awarded to a male role model who is actively committed to encouraging, advancing, sponsoring, or championing the progress of women in transport and logistics in his organisation and beyond

THE TECH INNOVATOR AWARD – awarded to a woman designing, developing, researching, implementing or being exceptionally creative with technology within the industry

SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION AWARD – awarded to a woman or female-led team making an exemplary contribution to sustainability and environmental protection within a transport or logistics company

There will be two winners per category (Leader and Above & Beyond) and one recipient of the Tech Innovator, International Inspiration, Industry Champion, Male Agent of Change, Apprentice of the Year, Sustainability Champion, and Woman of the Year Award.

The awards are free to enter and the ceremony will welcome 500 industry leaders. The ceremony will take place on 27 June 2024 at Park Plaza Riverbank in London.

To find out more about the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards or to book your place at the 2024 awards ceremony, visit https://www.everywoman.com/everywoman-in-transport-and-logistics-awards/.

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