The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has introduced the Women in Motion Recognizes Award, a premier honor created by its women’s leadership council. The award acknowledges exceptional contributions and achievements by women in the transportation industry, and this year, six remarkable individuals have been named as its first recipients.
Honoring Excellence in Transportation
The inaugural honorees of the Women in Motion Recognizes Award are inspiring leaders from diverse areas of the trucking sector. These women have exemplified excellence, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields. The 2024 award recipients are:
- Alexandra Frye – ContainerPort Group
- Jennie Malafarina – Virago Marketing
- Bonnie Supan – Brenny Transportation
- Vanessa Villegas – Hippoz Express Inc.
- Tomika Willis – TDS Trucking, Training & Technology
- Laura Wilson – Lawrence Companies
“Women in Motion remains committed to building a supportive community for women in transportation. The WIM Recognizes Award embodies this mission, empowering women from all areas of the industry to foster inclusivity, pursue career goals, and break barriers,” stated Nikki Thomas, ATA Vice President of Industry Affairs. “Through this award, we’re creating new opportunities and celebrating the innovation these women bring to the industry, and I want to congratulate these first six winners on exemplifying what this Council is all about.”
Driving Innovation and Inclusion
The Women in Motion Recognizes Award highlights the strength and impact of women in trucking by spotlighting their contributions to innovation, leadership, and inclusivity. Honorees are selected by the Women in Motion (WIM) Board of Directors and are acknowledged for embodying the values of mentorship, progress, and diversity within the industry. Each recipient received a $500 award to support their professional development and career growth.
“These women proudly represent the future of trucking. By creating mentorship opportunities, advocating for women, and driving success in transportation, they are inspiring future generations and setting the standard across the industry,” shared ATA COO Sarah Rajtik. “Over the past year, we’ve been inspired by the innovative ideas we’ve seen, and we look forward to even more applications in 2025.”
Industry Support and Recognition
The Women in Motion initiative thrives with the support of ATA members and corporate sponsorships. “This award, and the other good work WIM is doing, would not be possible without the backing of ATA members. I want to express heartfelt gratitude to our corporate members for funding this initiative through their annual dues, and to our Founding Sponsor, FedEx, for their invaluable support,” added Rajtik.
This award signifies an ongoing commitment to fostering a more inclusive and empowered transportation industry, celebrating the women who continue to drive progress and innovation.
Source: Truckers News
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