everywoman Transport and Logistics 2023 Award Winners
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Woman of the year
Winner
Shipra Singh
General Manager, Amazon EU Sarl Ltd
The Customer/Passenger Award - Above & Beyond
Awarded to two women excelling in their role for customers / passengers in transport, logistics and freight
- Above and Beyond Award
- Leader Award
Above and Beyond
Winner
Runners-up
Valerie Pope
– ACMS & eDepot Manager,
Great Western Railway
Lucy Hope
– RAF Logistics Officer, Royal Air Force
Billie Hoey
Service Assurance Specialist, FedEx Express
The Customer / Passenger Award
Awarded to two women excelling in their role for customers / passengers in transport, logistics and freight
- Above and Beyond Award
- Leader Award
Leader
Winner
Runners-up
Hayley Russell
– UK Operations Team Lead, FlixBus
Jenny Dempsey
– Business Development Director, Diamond Rail Services
Paulina Czuber
– Customer Experience Director, Australia Post Global eCommerce Solutions
Vanda Roberts
– Senior General Manager, Palletways Scotland
Rebecca Rathore
Operations Director, Stagecoach Bus
The Apprentice Award
Awarded to an enterprising female apprentice who is making an exceptional contribution to their organisation in their early career
Winner
Runners-up
Becky Walker
– Civil Engineering Apprentice, Mott Macdonald
Fran Coult
– Supply Chain Apprentice, Manager , Alstom
Lauren Cooper
– Apprentice Civil Engineer, Kier Highways
Koli Begum
Bus Driver & Mentor, Go-Ahead London
The Warehousing Award – Sponsored by FedEx Express
Awarded to two women who are excelling in their role within a warehousing environment
- Above and Beyond Award
- Leader Award
Above and Beyond
Winner
Runners-up
Hayley Deas
– Department Manager, Asda
Ionela Tone
– Warehouse Productivity Analyst, Boughey Distribution
Lindsay Mackie
Assistant General Manager, Wincanton
Leader
Winner
Runners-up
Kerry Delaney
– Regional Director, Rhenus Warehousing Solutions
Isobel Maslen-Jones
Operations Manager, Amazon
The Infrastructure Award – Sponsored by IAG Cargo
Awarded to two women who are innovating or excelling in their role within transportation and infrastructure
- Above and Beyond Award
- Leader Award
Above and Beyond
Winner
Runners-up
Charlotte Whicker
– Class 1 Driver / Transport Administrator, Wincanton
Margaret Pate
– Portfolio Governance Lead, FedEx Express
Stephanie Franco
– Structural Engineer and Deputy Framework Manager, Atkins
Claire Williams
Head of Cycling, Transport for West Midlands
Leader
Winner
Runners-up
Abi Sowande
– Group Head of FP&A, Wincanton
Joanne Parkes
– Head of Asset Management, HS1
Yanyan Bryan
– Practice Manager, Atkins
Caroline Milnes
Senior Manager (Fleet Management and Programs), Amazon
The Industry Champion Award
Awarded to a woman who is championing the progress of women working in transport and logistics
Winner
Runners-up
Kerren Ratcliffe
– Associate Director Customer Logistics, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Kimberley Whelan
– Health and Wellbeing Manager, Royal Mail
Rachel Dale
– Head of Operations, AAA Taxis
Sim Rezazadeh-Wilson
– Flight Sergeant, Air Cargo Royal Air Force
Diane Ward
Deputy CEO, Carlton Forest Group
Male Agent of Change – Sponsored by Mott MacDonald
Awarded to a man for his active commitment to advancing the progress of women working in transport and logistics
Winner
Runners-up
John Hoult
-MD Information Technology, FedEx Express
Mark Pepper
– CEO, Carlton Forest Group
Matthew Gardiner
– Head of Marketing and External Communications, IAG Cargo
Paul Elson
– Managing Director, Palletline Logistics
Sujan Sribalakrishnan
– Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Amazon
Tom Flannery
Practice Manager - Rolling Stock Technical Services, Atkins
The Freight Award
Awarded to two women exemplifying the excellence, drive and innovation of women across the freight subsector
- Above and Beyond Award
- Leader Award
Above and Beyond
Winner
Runners-up
Aurore Borja de Mozota
– Senior Product Manager, Amazon Transportation Services
Helen Bird
– Customs Gateway Manager, CEVA Logistics Ltd
Ruth Williamson
– Operations Manager, AMCO
Anika Shenfield
Learning & Development Manager, Freightliner Ltd
Leader
Winner
Runners-up
Jane Nash
– Quality & Procedures Manager, John Good Logistics Ltd
Jane Walton
– Senior General Manager, Wincanton
Shipra Singh
– General Manager, Amazon EU Sarl Ltd
Kelly Vasey
Sales and Marketing Director, Espace Europe Ltd
The Tech Innovator Award – Sponsored by Amazon
Awarded to a woman designing, developing, researching, implementing or being exceptionally creative with technology within the Transport and Logistics Industry
Winner
Runners-up
Claire Charlton
– Head of Innovation, Wincanton
Hazel Beasley
– Consultant, Hatmill Ltd
Jenny Tocknell
– Head of Operations, National Express
Julie Furnell
– Managing Director, Mobilityways
Lisa Spong
– Sales Director, Reflex Vehicle Hire
Oana Jinga
Chief Commercial Officer, Dexory
The Supply Chain Award – Sponsored by Unipart Rail
Awarded to two women who are innovating and excelling in their role within the supply chain environment
- Above and Beyond Award
- Leader Award
Above and Beyond
Winner
Runners-up
Adrianna Czerepak
– Inventory Operations Manager, GXO
Mihaela Stoenica
– Contract Manager, OPX Logistics
Terrell Mitchell
– Manager Operations, FedEx Express
Charlotte Burns
Operations Manager, Oceanblue Logistics
Leader
Winner
Runners-up
Dawn Carney
– Managing Director, Fresh Pastures Ltd / School Milk UK Ltd
Kris Hammond
– Site Leader, Amazon
Naomi Harryman-Hassan
– Consultant, Hatmill Ltd
Sandra Collymore
– Head Of Operations, GV Group (Gate Ventures) Ltd
Lisa Tomlinson
Divisional Director, Carlton Forest 3PL
International Inspiration Award
Awarded to an exceptional role model working outside of the UK & Ireland who inspires women and men in their community
Winner
Runners-up
Celine Hourcade
– Founder and Managing Director, Change Horizon
Donna Mullins
– Vice President, Kale Info Solutions USA
Laura Rodriguez
– Implementation & Quality Manager, Cargo iQ
Melissa Osterwind
President, SRI Fine Art Services
Sustainability Champion Award - Sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Awarded to a woman or female-led team making an exemplary contribution to sustainability and environmental protection within a transport or logistics company
Winner
Runners-up
Alba Morgan Martinez
– Area Manager, Amazon
Jessica Ferrari
– Project Lead Engineer, FedEx Express
Liz Hancock
– Head of Safety, Health and Environment, Unipart Rail
Zebrina Hanly
– Head of Environment and Climate Change, Royal Mail