• The everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards were established to attract, retain, and advance women in the sector by making visible a diverse range of role models and challenging outdated perceptions in an industry employing millions and contributing significantly to the UK economy.
• Evolving alongside the industry, the awards now recognise impact across innovation, sustainability, technology, and entrepreneurship, with winners often experiencing rapid career progression, increased visibility, and greater influence within 12 months.
• While not a standalone solution to structural issues such as under-representation and pay gaps, the awards act as a catalyst for change by highlighting inclusive leadership, measurable impact, and diverse career pathways, helping organisations reflect on talent, progression, and equality across transport and logistics.

Founded with a clear purpose, the everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards aims to inspire more women to choose careers in transport and logistics, to remain in the sector, and to progress into senior roles. 

“We do this by uncovering outstanding role models and making them visible,” Nicole Goodwin, joint managing director of AllBright everywoman, explains. By showcasing the breadth of roles available, the awards challenge outdated assumptions about what a career in transport and logistics can look like within a sector that employs more than 4.5 million people and contributes almost £193bn to the UK economy.

Over time, the awards have evolved in step with the industry itself. Early categories reflected operational excellence and resilience, particularly during periods such as lockdown, when the sector was under unprecedented pressure. More recently, the focus has expanded to include innovation in technology, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Categories are refreshed annually to ensure they reflect where women are having the greatest impact, reinforcing the message that transport and logistics is a dynamic, future-focused industry.

The impact on individual winners has been tangible. Many past winners report promotions or expanded responsibilities within 12 months of winning, alongside greater visibility and influence within their organisations and across the industry. 

“At a cultural level, the awards help challenge long-held perceptions by showcasing women leading in a sector where women still make up just 27 percent of the transport workforce and 20 percent of logistics and warehousing roles,” Goodwin stated.

However, while serving as a powerful catalyst for change, the awards alone cannot resolve structural challenges such as under-representation at senior levels or persistent pay gaps. 

“They shine a light on what ‘good’ looks like, encourage organisations to reflect on who they promote and support, and create role models that help accelerate progress in an industry where pay gaps of 11% or more still exist in nearly six in ten organisations,” Goodwin outlined.

With a wide range of categories, from apprentices to entrepreneurs and specialists across freight, infrastructure, technology and sustainability, the emphasis for nominators should be on impact rather than job title. Judges are looking for measurable outcomes, inclusive leadership and the ability to inspire others, regardless of career stage.

Keen to see nominations that reflect the full diversity of the sector, spanning different backgrounds, disciplines and levels of seniority, Goodwin is clear: “We want nominations that reflect the full diversity of the sector, including women at different career stages, from different backgrounds and across all parts of transport and logistics. Judges are particularly drawn to stories that demonstrate measurable impact, inclusive leadership and the ability to inspire others,.”

Looking to the future, the ambition behind initiatives such as the everywoman Awards is far-reaching. There is a obvious need for more women in senior decision-making roles, a sustained reduction in the gender pay gap and stronger pipelines of female talent entering and remaining in the industry. With logistics alone employing more than 8 percent of the UK workforce, progress in this area carries significant economic and social implications.

As the nomination deadline approaches, Goodwin’s message is clear: “If you are hesitating, don’t. A single nomination can be career-changing and helps build momentum for change across the industry. Do not miss the opportunity to shine a light on your own achievements or others.”

Want to enter the awards? Register here now: https://www.everywoman.com/everywoman-in-transport-and-logistics-awards/nominations/