Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards 2025: The Winners

The transport and logistics industry’s most exceptional women have been recognised at the 2025 everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards.

The ceremony in London marked the 18th year of the programme celebrating women who are reshaping the sector through leadership, innovation and vision.

The awards aim to inspire the next generation of female talent to pursue careers in the sector by spotlighting the diverse pathways at every career stage.

Despite progress being made to close the gender gap, women account for only a quarter (26%) of the transport industry’s 1.5 million employees, according to the Women In Transport and Equity Index and 20% of the two million people working in logistics and warehousing.

This year’s awards reflected the industry’s changing priorities, with a growing focus on automation and sustainability. It also introduced a new Entrepreneur category, recognising women carving their own paths in the industry.

Everywoman said this recognition comes at a critical time as the sector continues to grapple with systemic challenges, including an 11% gender pay gap, while women also remain scarce in leadership roles in the industry.

Maxine Benson, co-founder at everywoman, said: “This year’s cohort of inspiring finalists and winners demonstrates the huge variety of ways in which women are driving innovation and growth in this pivotal sector.

“From spearheading sustainability initiatives and automation projects to launching groundbreaking enterprises, these women are not just participating in the industry's evolution, they're leading it. Their inspiring stories demonstrate the wealth of opportunities available to the next generation of female talent." 

Woman of the Year Award

The Everywoman Woman of the Year Award was presented to Heather Waugh, rapid deployment train driver at Freightliner, who is the only female freight train driver in Scotland.  

Waugh’s devotes over 1,000 personal hours a year to promote and champion the sector in schools, events and on panels, and volunteer and fundraise for charity.
She campaigned to improve conditions for women working in the freight industry by getting female toilets installed.

Waugh also campaigned to get better support for drivers struggling with their mental health, and is a volunteer with Samaritans, supporting them with case studies and featured in a video promoting their suicide prevention training courses to encourage others in the sector to sign up.

The awards also recognised achievements across categories, including Apprentice of the Year, Industry Champion, International Inspiration, Male Agent of Change, Sustainability Champion, Tech Innovator and the new Entrepreneur Award. 

The 2025 winners

Apprentice of the Year
Amelia Warren, mechatronics apprentice at Amazon

The Entrepreneur Award
Alisha Fredriksson, CEO & co-founder at Seabound

The Industry Champion Award
Rachel Gilbey, managing director at Wincanton

International Inspiration Award
Zofia Sobiech, deployment readiness manager at Amazon

Male Agent of Change
Rob Fletcher, SRDC operations manager at PepsiCo

The Tech Innovator Award
Diane Gilpin, founder & CEO at Smart Green Shipping

Sustainability Champion Award 
Kate Samuels, policy officer at Sustrans

The Customer/Passenger Award
Above & Beyond: Carys Thomas, safety audit manager at Great Western Railway
Leader: Laura Hay, senior director, global program Management at Trax Technologies

The Freight Award
Above & Beyond: Laura Morgan, general manager, head of Customs at DSV Road
Leader: Chloe Docherty, director at AGI Global Logistics

The Infrastructure Award
Above & Beyond: Alina Lixandru, associate director at AtkinsRéalis
Leader: Amanda Fraser, senior HR manager UK & IE at Customs Support Group

The Supply Chain Award
Above & Beyond: Claire Lapsley, operations manager at Amazon
Leader: Kate Yates, head of marketing EMEA at SEKO Logistics

The Warehousing Award
Above & Beyond: Magdalena Ahmad, depot operations Manager at Wincanton
Leader: Sarah Kaye, general manager at The Co-op Group

Co-founders of everywoman, Maxine Benson MBE and Karen Gill MBE, said: “Our winners are authentic role models whose achievements will inspire newcomers in the transport and logistics industry. Their stories highlight an extraordinary depth of talent, from apprentices to CEOs and every role in between.

“This sector offers limitless pathways for growth and innovation, and we know that every one of the finalists will continue to empower other women to pursue their ambitions with unwavering confidence and determination.”