The finalists for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced.

Now in their 16^th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics across all sectors of the industry – from freight and retail to automotive, maritime and air transport. This year’s finalists demonstrate the progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within a traditionally male-dominated industry.

With women still only accounting for 20% of the 1.7 million people working in transport and logistics, tackling the lack of female recruits would be an invaluable resource to a pressurised industry and these diverse teams will be better positioned to unlock innovation and drive growth. The everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards play an important role in highlighting success stories, shifting perceptions and creating role models to inspire future female talent who may not see the industry as an option to them, whether that's in distribution, technical and operational roles, or leadership and management positions. A significant 76% of former award winners agreed that their everywoman award has positively impacted their career and 63% said it improved their personal and professional confidence, demonstrating the powerful impact that these awards have and the importance of role models for women in traditionally under-represented industries.

Maxine Benson MBE, Co-Founder of everywoman said, “We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. It’s been another extraordinary year for transport and logistics, with a continued need for adaptation and innovation at every level and across growing areas of the industry. In our finalists we identify and celebrate the passion, dedication, skills, and leadership that are making transport and logistics dynamic and resilient. We look forward to the awards ceremony where we can shine a spotlight on some of the most exceptional women whose achievement will motivate others to consider a career in a male-dominated industry, paving the way for future generations of ground-breaking women to succeed.”

The winners of the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held at the Londoner Hotel, 38 Leicester Square, London on 28 June.

Photo: everywoman in Transport & Logistics Woman of the Year 2022, Faye Calland, with Co-Founders Maxine Benson MBE (left) and Karen Gill MBE.