Leading woman in transport and logistics to be recognised

2017 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards finalists revealed

The 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners

The 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners

Women working in the highways and passenger transport sector are among the 33 finalists in the 2017 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. The finalists include women working in the bus, coach, retail supply chain and shipping sectors. 

The awards were created 10 years ago to highlight women excelling in their careers, creating visible role models to inspire a next generation of talent to follow in their footsteps.

This year the awards have a new format, celebrating both successful industry leaders and those individuals at any stage in their career who have gone ‘above and beyond’ for their organisation.

In addition, the Industry Champion Award will recognise an individual who is championing the progress of women working in transport and logistics.

Maxine Benson, co-founder of everywoman, said: “In the decade since everywoman created these awards to celebrate women working in transport and logistics, there have been significant changes in the industry landscape, not least in an increased focus from all sectors to attract more talented women to it. These awards continue to play a critical role in demonstrating the breadth and variety of careers transport and logistics has to offer women. This year’s finalists are all great role models and ambassadors for the industry and we wish them all continued success.”

The awards are sponsored by the Freight Transport Association, whose chief executive said: “The logistics industry is one of the UK’s most important, employing more than 2.54m people across the country and ensuring that all aspects of our economy continue to work as efficiently as possible. At such a time of great change and economic uncertainty, we need to inspire young people and showcase aspirational role. The teenagers of today are the transport managers and logistics directors of tomorrow and these awards will help us to raise the profile of our sector throughout the country.”

The winners will be revealed on 21 June.

2017 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards: The Finalists

The Industry Champion Award

Awarded to an individual, male or female, who has had an impact on attracting and retaining women in the industry.

• Melanie Clarke, Customer Service Director, Highways England
• Michelle Naylor, Regional General Manager – Midlands, Palletways UK
• Jacqueline O'Donovan, Managing Director, O'Donovan Waste Disposal

The Passenger Award

Presented to a woman demonstrating how she is improving the customer experience.

Above & Beyond

• Linsey Frostick, General Manager, Arriva
• Victoria Garcia, Accessibility and Communities Officer, Brighton & Hove Buses
• Sophie Moorby, Depot Manager, Go North East

Leader

• Shirley Connell, Divisional Manger, Go North East
• Michelle Hargreaves, Managing Director, Stagecoach East Midlands
• Jacqueline Taggart, Customer Experience Director, ScotRail

The Freight Award

Presented to a woman demonstrating how she is innovating in the sector.

Above and Beyond

• Claire Smead, Expediting Lead, Shell Trading & Shipping Company,
• Tracy Ward, Contract Manager, PD Ports
• Gillian Watson, Customer Relations Manager, Wincanton

Leader

• Jan Overthrow, Transport Supervisor, CM Downton
• Amanda Slowley, National Operations Manager, Wincanton
• Jannette Wallace, Runcorn Depot Manager, CM Downton

The Infrastructure Award

Presented to a woman demonstrating how she is improving road or rail infrastructure.

Above & Beyond

• Caroline Milnes, Programme Manager, Tesco
• Katie Wallace, Planning and Development Manager, TNT UK
• Stacey Wood, Senior Manager - LCOM Project, Support & Governance, Asda Stores

Leader

• Liz Hobbs, Knowledge Management Functional Lead, Transport for London
• Sue Kershaw, Managing Director, KPMG
• Patricia Manton-Hall, Programme and Strategy Directorate, Programme Controls Director, Development and Operations, HS2

The Supply Chain Award

Presented to a woman demonstrating how she is improving processes within supply chain.

Above & Beyond

• Jeny Hanvey, Customer Service Manager, Kuehne + Nagel
• Rebecca Harper, Senior Supply Chain Manager Online & Wholesale, Morrisons
• Julie McCaffery, Change Manager (Scotland), Asda Stores

Leader

• Claire Brouquet, Commercial & Development Director, DHL Supply Chain
• Gillian Joyce, Former National Fleet Manager, Post Office
• Dawn Rasmussen, Programme Director, Allport Cargo Services

The Warehousing Award

Presented to a woman demonstrating how she is innovating and improving warehouse operations.

Above & Beyond

• Claire Davidson, Senior Project Manager - Logistics Implementation, J Sainsbury’s
• Charlene McLaughlin, Temp Area Manager Dock, Amazon
• Amanda Percival, Department Manager, Asda Stores

Leader

• Tracey Clifford, Head of Home Fulfilment, Wincanton
• Natalie Frow, Plant Manager, Royal Mail Group
• Angela Howard, VP Operations – Retail, DHL Supply Chain