FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics 2018 awards finalists announced

The trophies will be presented at the awards ceremony on Thursday 14 June 2018

The trophies will be presented at the awards ceremony on Thursday 14 June 2018

The 36 finalists in the 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced. Now in its eleventh year, the awards programme celebrates the achievements of women in the UK’s transport and logistics industry. 

This year’s finalists include women working for transport organisations including Heathrow Express, Merseytravel, Network Rail, Transport for London and West Midlands Trains.

The UK transport and logistics industry employs around 2.4 million people. However, figures from the Office of National Statistics show that men currently make up over 80% of the workforce and the sector recently reported a 5.72% gender pay gap. 

Each award category honours an exceptional ‘Leader’ who is driving change, and an individual at any stage of their career who is going ‘Above & Beyond” for their organisation. 

An overall Industry Champion of the Year Award will also be presented to a man or woman making an impact on attracting and retaining women in transport and logistics. 

This year, a new category, The Male Agent of Change Award, celebrates the men championing the progress of women in transport and logistics. 

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 14 June 2018 at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London. www.everywoman.com/tlawards

The 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics finalists

The Passenger Award

Entrants demonstrated how they are improving the customer experience. 

Above & Beyond 

• Nicola Baillie, Safety and Environment Business Partner, West Midlands Trains
• Amanda Cullum, Planner and Administrator, Network Rail,
• Nikki Sohal, Heathrow Express Control Room Competence Manager, Heathrow Express

Leader

• Siwan Hayward, Head of Transport Policing and Community Safety, Transport for London
• Gaynor Marshall, Communications Director, Lothian
• Liz Chandler, Director of Corporate Development, Merseytravel

The Infrastructure Award

Entrants for this award demonstrated how they are improving road or rail infrastructure. 

Above & Beyond

• Helen Burke, Contract Manager, XPO Logistics
• Louise Gold, Head of Behaviour Change, Sustrans
• Deborah Pye, Director Strategic Innovation, Walmart

Leader

• Anna Delvecchio, Commercial Account Director
• Maria Machancoses, Director, Midlands Connect
• Kayleigh Wilson, Transition Manager, DHL Supply Chain

The Freight Award

Entrants demonstrated how they are innovating and excelling in the freight sector. 

Above & Beyond

• Irene Arnold, Operations Manager, DHL Global Forwarding
• Lesley O’Brien, Partner, Freightlink Europe Freight Train
• Kate Turner, Head of Planning, DB Cargo UK

Leader

• Sue Buchanan, Director of Network Services, Pall-Ex
• Geraldine McEwan, General Manager, Whistl
• Keely Priestman, Managing Director, Diamond Distribution

The Supply Chain Award 

Entrants demonstrated how they are improving processes within the supply chain. 

Above & Beyond

• Jayne Bellamy, Contract Distribution Manager, Wincanton Logistics
• Natasha Culshaw, Change Manager, Asda 
• June Jones, Senior Manager Operating Model, Asda

Leader

• Faye Calland, National Same Day Manager - Storage, Fashion & Solutions, TNT
• Rachael Huntley, Regional General Manager, XPO Logistics
• Lorna McAtear, Head of Supply and Internal Accounts, Royal Mail

The Warehousing Award

Entrants demonstrated how they are improving warehouse operations. 

Above & Beyond

• Sue Griffiths, Operations Manager, TNT UK,
• Clare Maclauchlan, National Development Manager, Co-op
• Sally Worringham, Network Data & Service Quality Manager UK, TNT

Leader

• Sharon Hammond, Senior Director - Food North ALS, Asda
• Karen Hopkinson, Operations Manager, Co-op
• Janet John, Operations Manager, Co-op 

Industry Champion Award

Entrants for this Award demonstrated the impact that they have had on attracting and retaining women in the industry. Awarded to one individual only, male or female. 

• Bethany Fovargue, Operations Manager, NOVUS
• Harriet Glen, Principal Transport Planner, Transport for London
• Debbie Rivers, Regional Maintenance Manager, Royal Mail Fleet

Male Agent of Change Award (new for 2018)

Awarded to a man for his active commitment to advancing the progress of women working in Transport and Logistics.

• Vernon Barchou, Vice President, Human Resources, DHL Supply Chain
• Wayne Jay, National Distribution Director, Royal Mail
• Jon Stockton, Vice President – Ground Operations UK and Storage Fashion & Solutions, FedEx Express UK

Maxine Benson, co-founder of everywoman, said: “This year’s judging panel has selected an exceptionally impressive cohort of role models working in transport and logistics, all making valuable contributions through their innovation, mentorship and leadership. They are shifting perceptions of the opportunities this industry offers and will inspire the next generation of talent who may have never considered a career in the sector, to view it as an exciting option. We look forward to congratulating all the winners and watching their career journeys evolve as they go on to become everywoman ambassadors.” 

David Wells, chief executive of the FTA, added: “The logistics industry is key to the success of UK PLC, employing more than 2.54m people and ensuring our country is able to trade successfully both domestically and internationally.  As the only membership organisation representing the entire logistics sector, FTA is delighted to support the FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards once again, to pay tribute to the incredibly talented women working right across the sector. In such economically challenging times, it is vital that the sector continues to attract the very best talent, by celebrating successful individuals of all ages and showcasing aspirational role models. Our finalists certainly fit the bill.”