Category Sponsors
The Infrastructure Award
IAG Cargo
IAG Cargo is dedicated to raising the visibility of female leaders throughout our industry, we believe that creating a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve is one of our greatest strengths. At IAG Cargo, our inclusive ethos encourages women of all ages and backgrounds to grow and develop their careers with us. We are making it our mission to ensure IAG Cargo continues to be a great place to work for everybody and it is for this reason we are proud to be a sponsor at the Transport & Logistics Awards, celebrating the women whose resilience and leadership has kept the country, in many cases the world, moving in persistently demanding times. Congratulations to all this year’s finalists and winners!
Website: www.iagcargo.com
Warehousing Award
FedEx
FedEx is proud to be supporting the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, we have so many great women within the industry and the chance to celebrate and recognise that talent is so important. There is a real need to encourage more women into transport and logistics to bring a wider range of views, skills and opinions. The Women’s Inclusive Network at FedEx is committed to creating a support, development and mentoring network that will champion, increase, advance and retain the number of females at all levels and make our sector more attractive to potential employees.
Website: www.fedex.com
The Customer / Passenger Award
bp
bp is delighted to be supporting the 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards.
bp delivers energy products and services to our customers around the world.
Our strategy is to transition an integrated energy company across resilient hydrocarbons, mobility and convenience and low carbon energy.
bp has been named the UK’s top performing energy company in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for the fifth year in a row, being ranked 10th overall for representation of women in leadership among FTSE 100 companies.
We believe in a world of equal opportunities, and are working hard to create greater diversity, equity and inclusion across our business. Our global gender ambition is parity for all group leaders by 2030 and 4o% female representation of senior level leaders by 2030.
See how bp is putting plans into action as we work to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, to help the world reach net zero and to improve people’s lives, at bp.com.
Website: bp.com
Supply Chain Award
Unipart Rail
Unipart Rail is honoured to be a partner of the everywoman in Transport and Logistics awards again for 2024 and we are delighted to be sponsoring the Supply Chain award, designed to recognise leaders and women in this Freight industry who are excelling in their roles. The everywoman in Transport and Logistics awards are an excellent platform to celebrate the amazing women in our industry and their achievements, talents and successes. These awards have had an extremely positive impact on the transformation of the industry, identifying agents of change and highlighting the importance of creating a strong, multi-skilled workforce which Unipart Rail is very proud to support as the engagement and empowerment of employees at every level of our business is an essential part of our company culture and values.
Website: www.unipartrail.com
Tech Innovator Award
Amazon
Amazon is delighted to be supporting the 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards. We are very proud to sponsor the Tech Innovator Award and celebrate the achievements of women in the transportation and logistics industry who will inspire the next generation of female talent. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting women in the industry, and through our Women at Transportation networking group, drive visibility of careers and opportunities for female talent while encouraging allyship. Amazon provides fulfilling careers in transportation and logistics by offering a wide range of opportunities for all – from entry-level, graduates, and highly-qualified leaders, to those embarking on a career change through an apprenticeship.
Website: www.aboutamazon.co.uk
Male of Change Award
Mott MacDonald
At Mott MacDonald, we strive to attract, support and retain a diverse group of talent and provide opportunities for growth and development. We believe that male role models can help to change the appearance of our industry through their active commitment to encouraging, advancing, sponsoring, and championing the progress of women in transport and logistics. We have seen the benefits of this approach within our own organisation and are pleased to support this by recognising similar excellence across the sector.
Website: www.mottmac.com
Industry Champion Award
Asda
Asda is delighted to be supporting the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. As a business it is imperative to support, recognise and celebrate exceptional female talent within this sector. We value great leadership & role models, they sit at the heart of every business to retain and attract talent. At Asda we are committed to inspiring and developing our colleagues at all levels to explore the wide range of roles and career opportunities available.
Website: www.corporate.asda.com
Freight Award
WCA World
We proudly endorse the everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards, celebrating exceptional women in the industry. IFC8 network, powered by WCAworld, is a leading network of independent freight forwarders under the directorship of two women and as such we are proud to sponsor the awards which recognise the invaluable contributions of women, while fostering diversity and innovation in transport and logistics. As advocates for inclusivity, we commend everywoman for empowering female leaders, driving positive change, and inspiring the next generation.
Website: www.wcaworld.com
Apprentice Award
UKWA
Recognising exceptional women in what is a traditionally male-dominated sector creates strong role models and plays an important role in recruiting and retaining an innovative, more productive, and higher performing workforce. We are seeing an increasing number of successful women achieving great things within the warehousing community and, for the first time in its eighty-year history, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) is being led by a woman, whose priorities include driving inclusion and diversity in her own team, within the Association’s membership and in the wider industry. Therefore, we are proud to offer our wholehearted support to the everywoman in Transport and Logistics awards 2024.
Website: www.ukwa.org.uk
International Inspiration Award
MAERSK
Maersk is delighted to support the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards in 2024. As a global integrated container logistics company, Maersk recognises that women have historically been underrepresented in all areas of the transport & logistics talent pool. Maersk is committed to fostering gender diversity, and celebrates diversity of thought as a fundamental driver of innovation and success in tackling the challenges and opportunities across the transport & logistics landscape. By actively working towards breaking the threshold of 40% women in management by 2025, including across international landscapes and functions where women make up less than 1% of the workforce, Maersk has implemented an ambitious recruitment programme and a number of internal initiatives that emphasise the development of a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
Website: www.maersk.com
Sustainability Champion Award
DSV
As a forward-thinking business committed to fostering diversity and sustainability, DSV proudly support the Everywoman in transport and logistics awards. We endorse and celebrate the Everywoman awards recognising the invaluable contributions of women in our industry. These awards not only celebrate the achievements of women in our industry but also inspire positive change and drive innovation towards a more sustainable future. Embracing diversity within logistics not only enhances our workplace but also fosters resilience and stimulates creativity. These awards are a testament to the exceptional talents and leadership of women, inspiring positive change and driving progress in the logistics sector. DSV recognise the profound importance of diversity and forms part of our values, DSV are dedicated to building a workplace that values and celebrates the contribution of all colleagues.
Website: www.dsv.com/en-gb
Supporting Sponsors
AtkinsRéAlis
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We’re delighted to support Everywoman in Transportation and Logistics and to witness the growing popularity and success of this initiative set-up to recognise and promote the work of women across industry.
Website: atkinsrealis.com
Media Partners
Fleet News
Fleet News is the leading media brand for the fleet, mobility and associated industries. We help companies manage their fleets efficiently and effectively and keep up-to-date with market developments and new products/services. We provide fleet decision-makers with the knowledge and confidence they need to improve the performance of their fleet and we lobby government and work with trade associations to ensure the fleet voice is heard at the highest levels.
Website: www.fleetnews.co.uk
Warehouse & Logistics News
For over 25 years Warehouse & Logistics News has been the leading publication and online resource for the UK warehousing, materials handling and logistics sector. As the only fortnightly publication in the UK, we pride ourselves with delivering the most up to date industry news and information, distributed in both print and digital formats to keep the current generation of buyers and decision makers up to date.
Website: warehousenews.co.uk
Logistics Matters
Logistics Matters is your trusted partner for materials handling, logistics & the supply chain, with a cracking bi-monthly magazine, a bustling digital offering and the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, a conference / exhibition hybrid tackling challenges at the cutting edge of logistics with innovative products, systems, and partners highlighted.
Website: www.logisticsmatters.co.uk
The Logistics Channel
The Logistics Channel provides you direct access to the entire UK logistics industry through our live and online events, publications, extensive database and digital marketing solutions.
Website: www.logistics-channel.com
Distribution Partners
Women in Transport
Women in Transport is a not-for-profit professional membership network that empowers women working in transport to maximise their potential. Membership provides exclusive access to an extensive events programme including professional development workshops, networking opportunities and unique experiences. Members also benefit from access to our annual Advance mentoring programme, Lead leadership development programme and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Women in Transport. Membership is open to all and individual membership is £60 for the year.
Website: www.womenintransport.com
The British International Freight Association
BIFA is the trade association for UK companies engaged in international movement of freight by air, road, rail and sea, and/or customs brokerage.
A not-for-profit company, BIFA has over 1600 members, including DHL, Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker, but most of its members are small/medium enterprises.
BIFA also supports members with training courses, technical advice and is passionate about promoting the logistics sector as a career of choice.
Around the UK, BIFA has a thriving community of networking groups for young people/those new to the industry called the Young Forwarder Network.
As a Supporting Organisation, BIFA will be encouraging its members to send in their nominations for the awards, which will take place in June 2023.
Website: www.bifa.org
Logistics UK
Logistics UK is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, supporting, shaping and standing up for efficient logistics. We are the only business group in the UK that represents all of logistics, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.
Website: www.logistics.org.uk
Females in Freight
Females in Freight was founded in 2023. Designed as a support network for females within the freight industry, covering a range of subjects.
Our Vision:
• An informal, inclusive and welcoming group for females within the freight industry
• Provide an inclusive and encouraging environment to nurture female talent within the sector.
• Support Business and personal development
• Workshops
• Provide a platform to voice and discuss current challenges.
• Networking opportunities
• Guest speakers
• Monthly Meetings – “Breakfast Clubs”
Alstom
As a certified Top Employer in the UK with a CSR Commitment Label from French auditor AFNOR, we care for the people who decide to join our company. We value diversity and give everyone equal opportunity to contribute their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives. everywoman continues to support our work to attract, develop and support an inclusive workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities that we serve and operate within.
Website: www.alstom.com
Go-Ahead London
Go-Ahead London is delighted to be sponsoring the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. We are London’s largest bus company and a part of The Go-Ahead Group, an international provider of passenger transport. We understand the importance of supporting and celebrating outstanding female talent within this sector. We are committed to being the instigators of change and seeing a greater gender balance in bus.
Website: www.goaheadlondon.com