The nominations deadline for the 2020 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards has been moved back to 24 February.
The annual awards celebrate the crucial positions women hold in transport and logistics, and are seen as particularly pertinent this year, with 8 May 2020 marking 75 years since VE Day. As a consequence of war and men fighting away from home, women were propelled into roles primarily occupied by men, including several areas of transport. Women filled occupations such as bus conductresses, ticket collectors, carriage cleaners and drivers, but also discovered their talents in aviation, machinery production and took up a multitude of labouring duties.
The 2020 awards will cover nine categories – including a new International Inspiration Award – with two winners each; one successful industry ‘Leader’ and one individual at any stage in their career who is going ‘Above and Beyond’ for the business they work for.
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, said: “Every year, we look forward to shining a spotlight on some of the most exceptional women whose achievements will inspire the future generation in motivating them to consider an industry they might not otherwise have. Women working in the transport and logistics industry is increasingly seen as natural and normal – the focus should be shifted to enabling women to progress within these industries, especially in senior management roles.”
The 2020 awards categories are as follows:
- The Freight Award – This will be awarded to two women who are innovating and excelling in their role within freight (not including passenger transport).
- The Customer / Passenger Award – This will be awarded to two women who are excelling in their role for customers / passengers in transport, logistics and freight.
- The Infrastructure Award – This will be awarded to two women who are innovating or excelling in their role within transportation and infrastructure.
- The Supply Chain Award – This will be awarded to two women who are innovating and excelling in their role within the supply chain environment.
- The Warehousing Award – This will be awarded to two women who are excelling in their role within a warehousing environment.
- Industry Champion Award – This will be awarded to a woman who is championing the progress of women working in transport and logistics.
- Male Agent of Change – This will be awarded to a man for his active commitment to advancing the progress of women working in transport and logistics.
- Apprentice of the Year Award – This will be awarded to any male or female apprentice excelling in either transport and/or logistics
- *New for 2020* International Inspiration Award – This will be awarded to a woman working outside of the UK & Ireland that is a role model for women in her community
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 18 June 2020.
For further information and to enter the awards, please visit here.
