The shortlist for the 2015 FTA Everywoman Transport and Logistics Awards has been revealed ahead of next month’s ceremony.
The awards, which began eight years ago, recognise women in all walks of the transport and logistics industry, from directors to warehousing employees. The winners for each of the categories, including the Rising Star Award and Industry Champion Award, will be announced on 3 June at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Everywoman co-founder Maxine Benson said: “Today’s announcement comes as the transport industry seeks to enhance its image as one that offers exciting opportunities to all women, from young women entering the workforce to those returning after a career break.
“This year’s finalists are the role models who demonstrate the industry is open to all backgrounds and skill-sets and that it welcomes talented and ambitious women. We know these finalists will inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”
Places are still available for the event, which will be attended by around 400 industry professionals. To secure your place, contact Joyce Sackey on 0207 981 2579 or email joyce@everywoman.com.
The full list of nominations is as follows:
Rising Star of the Year Award – Sponsored by Wincanton:
• Zoë Dobell (27), Project Engineer, London Underground, from London
• Megan Gray (28), Operational Risk Manager – Profit Protection, John Lewis Partnership, from Northampton
• Chloe Longstaff (21), Sales Project Co-ordinator, TNT UK, from Nuneaton
• Sabina Nizamuddin (29), Business Manager, High Speed Two, from London
Driver of the Year Award:
• Sharon Davidson (38), Bus Operator, RATP Dev London, from London
• Kerryn Hedley (31), Bus Driver, Reading Buses, from Reading
• Natasha Lambert (42), Bus Operator, Go Ahead, from London
The Warehousing Award – sponsored by DHL:
• Michelle Fitton (43), UK Warehouse Network Manager, Mondeléz International, from Chesterfield
• Joanne Harrison (38), Days Warehouse Shift Manager, ASDA, from Hartlepool
• Rosemary Wilkins (37), Supply Chain Director, DHL (NHS Supply Chain), from London
Innovation & Sustainability Award:
• Marika Clemow (31), Head of Products & Services, ATG Media, from London
• Roz Golds (31), Head of Media UK Coach, National Express, from Worcester
• Tara Parandeh (30), Mechanical Engineer, TfL, from London
• Zoe Powers (35), Sales and Customer Relations Director, GLH, from London
Team Leader of the Year Award – sponsored by High Speed 1 (HS1):
• Lt Cdr Elaine Boyd RN (34), Logistics Officer, Royal Navy, from London
• Kath Gill (48), Head of ParcelShop Services, Hermes Parcelnet, from Leeds
• Anne Potter (50), Programme Manager, Northern Line Extension, TfL, from London
Leader of the Year Award – sponsored by Asda Logistics Services:
• Jenny Hooper (45), Managing Director, Independent Freight, from Nuneaton
• Fiona Kerr (37), Managing Director, First Glasgow, from Glasgow
• Jacqueline O’Donovan (47), MD, O’Donovan Waste Disposal, from London
Industry Champion Award – sponsored by TNT UK:
• Ben Balfour (43), Operations Director, Advanced Supply Chain, from Halifax
• Sally Clarke (38), Upgrade Delivery Manager Crossrail and Third Party Projects, TfL, from London
• Sharon Hauber (44), HR Director for UK, Ireland and Nordics, UPS, from Feltham
• Nicola Hosty (41), Head of HR Support Services, Northern Rail, from Leeds
