​Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards 2026 finalists revealed

The awards cwremony, in association with DSV and Amazon Relay, will take place at the Royal Lancaster in London on June 24.

Now in its 19th year the event is designed to highlight and celebrate the women driving transformation in the industry through their leadership and vision.

It also aims to encourage the next generation of female leaders to pursue careers in the sector, where women currently account for only 27% of the transport workforce, with 20% of those working in logistics and warehousing.

Nicole Goodwin and Sophie Catto, AllBright Everywoman, joint managing directors said: “Every year, the calibre of nominations reminds us just how much exceptional talent exists across this industry and this year’s finalists are no exception.

“At a time when the sector is being reshaped by automation, AI and the drive towards net zero, it’s more important than ever to ensure women are leading that transformation.

“These finalists are doing exactly that and we hope their stories inspire the next generation to see transport and logistics as a sector where they can thrive.”

2026 Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards finalists

• The Entrepreneur Award – sponsored by Amazon Relay

Vanessa Bourimi, president, Elite Transport, from La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France 

Katarzyna Czajka, owner, F.T. Julimax Katarzyna Czajka, from Gryfino, Poland

Lisa Hall, owner, Diamond Transport Audits and Compliance, from Alfreton

Jodie McDonald, founder, Fetchmycaruk, from Liverpool

The Customer/Passenger Award – sponsored by Go-Ahead

Above & Beyond

Liz Boadella Burton, head of customer excellence, Wilson James, from London

Kayleigh Dougan, senior contract manager, Whistl UK Ltd, from Lutterworth

Pummy Hadebe, PVC bus driver, McGill’s Bus Group, from Greenock

Imogen Leach, assistant operations manager, DSV, from Essex

Rachel Morrison, customs manager, Dachser, from Northampton

Yara Zoghaib, senior product manager, RCM Economic Model, Amazon, from Luxembourg

Leader

Elizabeth Hegarty, managing director – aviation and transport services, Wilson James, from London

Sheri Hickmott, deputy manager operations, FedEx, from Kent

Kerrilee Lloyd, transport operations manager, GXO, from Northampton

Leyann Nixon, head of customer success, Microlise, from Nottingham

 Aroosa Sajjad, senior EU site process engineer, Amazon, from London

• The Infrastructure Award

Above & Beyond

Carly Cowell, head of Europe construction quality, Amazon, from London

Kimberley Harding, senior engineer, WSP, from Market Harborough

Laura Stray, fleet deployment manager, Royal Mail, from Chesterfield

Leader

Susan Harris, project delivery practice director, AtkinsRéalis, from Derby

Emma Kolahi, senior HR business partner Wales, Royal Mail, from Cheshire

Sue Terpilowski OBE, owner, Image Line Communications Ltd, from London

• The Supply Chain Award

Above & Beyond

Naomi Harryman-Hassan, consultant, Hatmill, from Newcastle upon Tyne

Barbara Osiecka, transport operations manager, Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd, from Northampton

Krishma Tangri, regional operations director Wales and the Marches, Royal Mail, Cardiff

Silvia Villalobos Tellez, manager, fleet products, Amazon, from Madrid 

Leader

Lauren Crosbie, head of supply chain global operations, B&M, from Liverpool

Paula Dooley, mail access and asset manager, Whistl UK, from Doncaster

Suruchi Mhasde, supply chain manager, special equipment type, Amazon, from London

Katherine Skidmore, executive director of operational excellence and programme management, Unipart, from Lichfield

• The Warehousing Award – sponsored by B&M

Above & Beyond

Weronika Bulic-Tibbitts, manager, business change, DSV Contract Logistics Ltd, from Swadlincote

Timea Florian, operations manager, Storage & Fulfilment Services Ltd, from Fradley, Lichfield

Marta Horawska, operations lead manager, Wilson James, from London

Sarah Jones, senior people business partner - Logistics, The Co-operative Group, Manchester

Hayley Nicholson, head of operations SU, GXO, from Northampton

Simona Tot, operations manager, Amazon, from London

Leader 

Sam Al Yakub, operations manager, Amazon, from London

Emma Barrowcliffe, general manager, Asda, from Leeds

Kirby Stevens, operations manager, Amazon, from London

Brenda Sunley, managing director, Storage & Fulfilment Services Ltd, from Fradley, Lichfield 

Maria Torrent-March, vice president, warehousing and logistics - UKI/Europe, Iron Mountain, from London

• The Industry Champion Award

Nia Cooper, chief legal officer, Veezu, from Cardiff

Rachel Houghton, managing director, Business Moves Group, from Reading

Johannah Randall, director - engagement, Rail Innovation Group, from Pitlochry

Mariel Ruartes, manager international operations design, Amazon, from London

Jennifer Swain, director of talent, development and HR, Road to Logistics, from Liverpool

• Male Agent of Change – sponsored by Asda

Jay Brooks, regional operations director South East, Royal Mail, from Croydon

Rupool Mazumder, senior operations manager, Amazon, from London

Martin Wannell, assistant general manager, Wincanton/GXO, from Chippenham 

Tony Wilson, national MHE manager, B&M, from Liverpool

• Apprentice Award

Kenesha Francis, mentor, Go-Ahead London, from Beckenham

Anna Galpin, chartered manager degree apprentice, DHL Supply Chain, from Swindon

Megan McCreadie, degree apprentice, AtkinsRéalis, from Derby

Daisy Moore, service technician, JCT600 Audi Doncaster, from Doncaster

Diana Yatskiv, sales development representative, graduate associate, GXO, from Northampton

• The Tech and AI Innovator – sponsored by Amazon

Brigid Derry, CEO, Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance, from Armagh

Natasha Edwards, programme lead, Royal Mail, London

Lisa Johnson, vice president, global public affairs, Starship Technologies, from Leeds

International Inspiration Award

Thelma Ayisi, project manager, Transaid, Accra, Ghana

Niroshini De Silva, senior manager business development, Spectra Logistics Pvt Limited, from Kaduwela, Sri Lanka

Sinem Ogis, head of legal, Siglar Carbon, from Stavanger, Norway 

Pamela Peruzzi, logistics manager, Farma Group SRL, Latina, Italy

Nikola Pisarek, marketing manager, Amazon, from Luxembourg

• The Freight Award

Above and Beyond

Molly Dixon, senior trade analyst, UK Customs, Livingston International Europe, from London

Sally Ede, head of terminals, UK, DSV Road Ltd, from London

Shivali Malhotra, fleet and yard program manager, Amazon, from London

Laura Mason, head of performance and cflaims, Heavy Haul Rail, from Birmingham

Rebecca Roy, LF Exports customs team leader, Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd, from Northampton 

Mariana Uzunova, customer experience manager, Maersk, from Liverpool

Leader

Rhonda Dearsley, head of sales and marketing, EBISS UK Ltd, from Burgess Hill

Nikki Doherty, ocean product manager UK&I, SEKO Logistics, Windsor

Jenna Salmon, director, DSV Road Ltd, from North Lincolnshire

Amanda Unsworth, CEO / MD, Trinity Logistics, from Liverpool 

• Sustainability Champion Award – sponsored by DSV

Emma Bayliss-Chan, head of climate strategy and risk, Royal Mail, from London

Jen Hunt, sustainability director, Unipart, from Haddenham

Leanne Martin, HR director UK&I, SEKO Logistics, from Paisley

Victoria Trudgill, carbon lead, AtkinsRéalis, from London