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MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

 

With a staggering one in eight people working within the transport and logistics industry (source: Skills for Logistics), there's never been a better chance to champion role models and show other women what vast opportunity there is in this diverse industry.

Launched in 2008 the MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards seek to recognise and celebrate the success of women in transport and logistics. They showcase the diverse career opportunities available, encouraging more women and girls to consider a career in this sector and navigate their path to success - ultimately providing a pipeline of talent and future industry leaders.

 

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2012 MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards Winners & Finalists

 

MANWoman of the Year Award

sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus Ltd

   

Royal Mail

Rising Star of the Year Award

sponsored by Royal Mail

Winner

Lynne Watson, General Manager, Wincanton

Lynne Watson

 

   

Tamar WeaversWinner

Tamar Weavers, Senior Sales Manager - Home and Leisure Seasonal, Wm Morrison Supermarkets

 

Finalists

  • Jurgita Andrijauskaite, e-Sourcing Manager, Global Procurement, CEVA Logistics
  • Anisa Missaghi, Global Communications Manger, CEVA Logistics
  • Izabela Trojanowska, Director, Radius Logistics UK Ltd

   

TNT

Commercial Driver of the Year Award

sponsored by TNT

   

ASDA

Director of the Year Award

sponsored by Asda Stores Ltd

Laurie BartramWinner

Laurie Bartram, HGV Class 1 Driver, QV Foods

 

Finalists

  • Rosemary Barnes, Network & Distribution Driver, Royal Mail
  • Jenny Tipping, Agency HGV Driver, Manpower Logistics
   

Jane WeaverWinner

Jane Weaver, Managing Director, ays couriers ltd

 

 

Finalists

  • Ailsa Webb, Divisional Director Express UK, TNT UK Ltd
  • Carole Woodhead, CEO, Hermes Parcelnet Limited

   

DHL

 

The Warehousing Award

sponsored by DHL Supply Chain

   

The National Skills Academy

 

Industry Trainer of the Year Award

sponsored by National Skills Academy Logistics

Vicky BrockleyWinner

Vicky Brockley, General Manager, Asda Stores Limited from Durham

 

Finalists

  • Sandra Easton, National Distribution Centre Head of Production & Planning, Royal Mail
  • Adele Marie Waite, General Manager Healthcare UK, DHL Supply Chain
   

Joanne GriffithsWinner

Joanne Griffiths, Senior General Manager, Training and Quality, CEVA Logistics

 

Finalists

  • Elaine Bolger, Operations Training - Team Leader, TNT Express UK
  • Wendy Priestley, Co-Owner, Priestley LGV
  • Melanie Richmond, Resourcing, Training & Development Manager, Asda Stores Limited

   

DHL

Green Champion Award

sponsored by DHL Supply Chain

   

CEVA

Team Leader of the Year Award

sponsored by CEVA Logistics

Stephanie UnittWinner

Stephanie Unitt, Environmental Advisor, CEVA Logistics

 

Finalists

  • Teresa Dew, Network Solutions Manager, Yodel
  • Rachael Dillon, Climate Change Policy Manager, Freight Transport Association
   

Samantha DeaneWinner

Samantha Deane, General Manager, TNT UK Ltd

 

 

Finalists

  • Tina Granter, Regional Customer Service Manager, DHL Supply Chain – Consumer
  • Sue Higson, Unit Manager, Royal Mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Previous Winners & Finalists

Categories

Woman of the Year
Rising Star of the Year

Commercial Driver of the Year
Director of the Year
The Warehousing Award
Industry Trainer of the Year
Green Champion Award
Team of the Year
Other 2008 Awards
 


 

Woman of the Year Award

Photo of Joanna Davies from Advance Uranium Asset Management

This award is selected by the judges and given to one enthusiastic and dedicated woman whose vision, innovative approach and success make her an outstanding role model, encouraging more women to choose a career in Transport and Logistics.

2011 Winner: Joanna Davies, Logistics Manager, Advance Uranium Asset Management Ltd

2010 Winner: Helen Halpin - Regional Operations Manager, Bulky Bob's

2009 Winner: Elaine Miller - Operations Director, Wincanton Container Logistics

2008 Winner: Anita Emerson - Warehouse Operations Manager, Knights of Old


 


 

Rising Star of the Year Award

Photo of Abby Taylor from Transport for London

Awarded to the woman aged under 30 who has excelled in her career, making a valuable contribution to her organisation.

2011

Winner: Abby Taylor, Cycle Hire Expansion Project Manager, Transport for London
Finalist: Sarah Bauer, Walkers Raw Materials Coordinator, PepsiCo
Finalist: Johanna Sharpe, Compliance  Manager, Romac Technical Services

2010

Winner: Caroline Barber - Programme Manager, Transaid
Finalist: Magda Dickert - European & Irish Planning Manager, Knights of Old Ltd
Finalist: Emma Howard - Planning Manager, London Underground

2009

Winner: Tricia Madge - Trains Performance Manager - Central Line, London Underground
Finalist: Rachel Beeken - Logistics Manager, Gist
Finalist: Claire Hall - Marketing & Communications Manager, Kuehne + Nagel Ltd

 


 

Commercial Driver of the Year Award

Photo of Linda Ferguson from Yodel

Awarded to the woman who is excelling in her role as a driver (this could include but is not limited to HGV, van or motorcycle).

2011

Winner: Linda Ferguson, Driver, Yodel
Finalist: Pam Davis, HGV Driver, David Bletsoe Brown Ltd
Finalist: Lindsey Scott, Lorry Driver, Savage Haulage Limited

2010

Winner: Vicky Taylor - Driver, Home Delivery Network
Finalist: Kimberley Duncalf - LGV Driver, TDG (ICI Paints) Ltd
Finalist: Maria Pugh - Community Services Driver, Shropshire County Council Transport Operations Group

2009

Winner: Michelle Cubbin - Low Load Driver, J. Mallinson (Ormskirk)
Finalist: Caroline Pugh - HGV Driver & Crane Operator, Pugh's Haulage Ltd
Finalist: Melissa Young - HGV Driver & Director, MH Young Ltd

2008

Winner: Julie Thomas - Driver & sidelifter Operator, Containerlift Svs Ltd
Finalist: Stephanie Lynn Crack - Self-employed commercial driver, SLC Alldrive
Finalist: Julie Richardson-Thomas - Lorry Driver, S.Winfield Ltd

 


 

Director of the Year Award

Photo of Jane Gorick from LPR UK

Awarded to the female director who is excelling in her role.

2011

Winner: Jane Gorick, Managing Director, LPR UK
Finalist: Nicole Howarth, Managing Director, Global Freight Services Ltd
Finalist: Nataša Šabanović, Managing Director, Whittle Eastern Europe Logistics Limited

2010

Winner: Anne Preston MBE - Chairman, Richard Preston & Son Ltd
Finalist: Claire Pearson - HR Director, Keystone Distribution UK
Finalist: Ailsa Webb - Regional Director, TNT Express Services UK & Ireland

2009

Winner: Vicki Davenport - Sales & Commercial Director, The Pink Link Ltd
Finalist: Mandy Bennett - Director, Chaucer Freight Ltd


 

The Warehousing Award

Photo of Valerie Morris-Cook

Awarded to the woman that is excelling in her role within a warehousing environment.

2011

Winner: Valerie Morris-Cook, General Manager, Wincanton
Finalist: Anne Stevenson, General Manager, Wm Morrison Supermarket PLC
Finalist: Katie Thomas, Operations Manager, Northern Logistics of PepsiCo International

2010

Winner: Lucy Parker - Operations Manager, DHL Supply Chain
Finalist: Penny Gradwell - Director, W E Deane Limited
Finalist: Carol Robson - Warehousing and Inspection Manager, M & K Marketing Services Ltd

2009

Winner: Loraine Greening - Senior Manager - Operations, FedEx Express
Finalist: Susanna Patton - Logistics Manager, Karndean International
Finalist: Sarah Ranshaw - Site Depot Manager, Norbert Dentressangle

2008

Winner: Claire Salmon - Southern Regional Manager, Boots The Chemist
Finalist: Lynda Raymond - LB Warehousing

 


 

Industry Trainer of the Year Award

Photo of Katie Bratton from Asda Distribution

Awarded to an individual who is demonstrating best practice in training and is going beyond their line of duty to develop the skills of women coming into and working in the industry.

2011

Winner: Katie Bratton, Asda HGV Driver/Trainer, Asda Distribution
Finalist: Sheryll Elliott, Ops Support Manager, Royal Mail
Finalist: Corinne Murphy, General Manager Fleet Compliance, Wincanton

2010

Winner: Charlotte Russell - General Manager, Gist People Services, Gist Ltd
Finalist: Julie Sainty - People Development & Systems Training Team Leader, CEVA
Finalist: Julie Welch - Logistics Health & Safety Manager, CEMEX UK Operations

2009

Winner: Joe Thorp - Training Manager, London Underground
Finalist: Lesley Howe - LGV & Classroom Driving Instructor, System Group Ltd
Finalist: Tracey Rayner - Training Officer - Signals Division, Defence
School of Transport Leconfield

2008

Winner: Vicki Dixon - Acting Learning and Development Manager, FedEx Express
Finalist: Mandy Bennett - Owner, Chaucer Freight Ltd
Finalist: Tara McLuskie-Cunningham - Training Officer, Driver Training Wing Defence School of Transport

 


 

Green Champion Award

Awarded to an individual who has addressed and reduced the impacts of an operation on the environment and/or engaged employees in a Green agenda.

Photo of Annie Knell from Royal Mail

2011

Winner: Annie Knell, Regional Environment Lead, Royal Mail
Finalist: Ria Bishop, Recycling Manager, DHL Supply Chain
Finalist: Claire James, Environmental Improvement Programme Coordinator & Employee Engagement Manager, DHL Supply Chain, Industrial Sector

 


 

Team of the Year Award

Photo of Debbie Palmer from DHL Supply Chain

Awarded to the team, led by a woman that has excelled in their contribution to the company’s success.

2011

Winner: Debbie Palmer, General Manager, DHL Supply Chain – Unilever Contract, from West Thurrock
Finalist:
Gill Barnard, Logistics Development Manager, Nestle UK Ltd

2010

Winner: Jane Burkitt - Supply Chain Planning Director, PepsiCo International Ltd
Finalist: Julie Sainty - People Development & Systems Training Team Leader, CEVA

2009

Winner: Nina Hart - Transport and Warehouse Manager, Simarco International
Finalist: Sharon Hignett - General Manager, DHL Supply Chain
Finalist: Karen Vernon - Company Director, Stalkers Transport Services Ltd

 


 

Other 2008 Awards

 

Newcomer of the Year Award 2008

Awarded to the woman who is currently participating, or has in the last 24 months participated, in a graduate training programme or apprenticeship and has excelled.

Winner: Dawn Fisher - Consultant, Faber Maunsell
Finalist: Lauren Butler - Transport Operations Supervisor, Triple A Transport Svs Ltd
Finalist: Sarah Croft - Carrier Manager, Arco Ltd
 

The Customer Service Award 2008

This award goes to the woman who is excelling at her role within customer services or the woman whose level of customer service exceeds expectation.

Winner: Susan Davies - Depot General Manager, Home Delivery Network Ltd
Finalist: Angela Back - General Manager, London Underground
Finalist: Manjeet K Turner - Head of Marketing and Communications, Serco Docklands


Company of the Year Award 2008

This award goes to the company that has excelled at bringing about positive cultural change for women within its organisation.

Winner: Atkins
Finalist: FedEx Express