18 November 2024 – The 2025 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, are open for nominations until 27th January 2025. Now in their 18th 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 26% of the industry’s 1.5million employees.[1]
Despite the strides made, the transport and logistics industry continues to face challenges in attracting and retaining female talent. 58% of organisations have a gender pay gap of 11%, and 54% of organisations have no formal targets, commitments, or quotas to increase or maintain gender diversity.[2] everywoman recognises 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 organisations.
Karen Gill MBE, Co-Founder of everywoman, comments:
“The transport and logistics industry contributed £214 billion to the UK economy in 2020.[3] However, this male-dominated industry is not benefitting from the powerful value of diversity to fuel its progress and innovation. With the industry’s main priorities continuing to focus on deployment of technology, such as AI, and Net Zero targets, it is fundamental that diverse work, ideas, and problem solving is present to reach these necessary goals. 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 2025 AWARD CATEGORIES ARE:
- APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD – awarded to an enterprising female apprentice who is making an exceptional contribution to their organisation in their early career
- THE CUSTOMER / PASSENGER AWARD – sponsored by PepsiCo – awarded to two women whose commitment to the highest standards of customer or passenger service led to outstanding business results
- THE FREIGHT AWARD – awarded to two women exemplifying the excellence, drive, and innovation of women across the freight subsector
- INDUSTRY CHAMPION AWARD – awarded to a female pioneer whose longstanding and continuous support of women in transport and logsitics has led to impactful and measurable change
- THE INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD – awarded to two women who are demonstrating outstanding achievements within infrastructure
- INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION AWARD – awarded to an exceptional role model working outside of the UK & Ireland who inspires women and men in their community
- 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 SUPPLY CHAIN AWARD – sponsored by Unipart Rail – awarded to two women who show exceptional talent and drive within the supply chain system
- SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION AWARD – sponsored by DSV – awarded to a woman or female-led team making an exemplary contribution to sustainability and environmental protection within a transport or logistics company
- THE TECH INNOVATOR AWARD – awarded to a woman designing, developing, researching, implementing or being exceptionally creative with technology within the industry
- THE WAREHOUSING AWARD – sponsored by FedEx Express UK – awarded to two women excelling in their role within a warehousing environment
There will be two winners per category (Leader and Above & Beyond) as well as 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 awards ceremony luncheon will take place on 25th June 2025 at the Park Plaza Riverbank in London.
To find out more about the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards or to book your place at the 2025 awards ceremony, visit https://www.everywoman.com/everywoman-in-transport-and-logistics-awards/.
