The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), in partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), invites nominations for the prestigious 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award.
Honoring Women Leaders in the Transportation Industry
Since its inception in 2010, this esteemed accolade is dedicated to recognizing women who hold pivotal roles across various sectors of the transportation industry. Whether they excel in corporate environments, manufacturing, supplier, ownership, driving, sales, or dealership operations, nominees should showcase leadership qualities and a commitment to mentorship.
Jennifer Hedrick, President and CEO of WIT, underscores the significance of celebrating these achievements:
“Celebrating the successes of women in the transportation profession is a key part of the mission of Women In Trucking. It’s an honor each year to share the stories and successes through this award.”
How to Submit Your Nomination
Nominations are open until September 11. To nominate a deserving candidate, please visit the WIT Awards Nomination Portal.
Angela Lentz, Chief People Officer at DTNA, highlights the award’s impact:
“The Influential Woman in Trucking award highlights the incredible contributions of women in our industry and aligns with our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce. We have seen the representation of women in the truck industry grow at all levels, from the driver’s seat to the C-suite, and we believe that by celebrating the accomplishments of women in trucking, we can continue to drive positive change and innovation in our industry.”
Honoring Previous Awardees
The following is a list of remarkable recipients of the Influential Woman in Trucking Award in recent years:
- 2023: Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
- 2022: Trina Norman, Southern California Feeder Operations Manager, UPS
- 2021: Lily Ley, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, PACCAR
- 2020: Kristy Knichel, President, Knichel Logistics, and Jodie Teuton, Co-founder, Kenworth of Louisiana
- 2019: Ruth Lopez, Director, Transportation Management, Ryder System, Inc.
- 2018: Angela Eliacostas, Founder and CEO, AGT Global Logistics
- 2017: Daphne Jefferson, Principal and Executive Coach, Jefferson Consulting Group, LLC (Former Deputy Administrator, FMCSA)
- 2016: Ramona Hood, President and CEO, FedEx Custom Critical
- 2015: Kari Rihm, President, Rihm Kenworth
- 2014: Marcia Taylor, CEO, Bennett International Group
- 2013: Rebecca Brewster, President & COO, American Transportation Research Institute
- 2012: Joyce Brenny, President, Brenny Transportation, Inc./Brenny Specialized, Inc.
- 2011: Rochelle Bartholomew, CEO, CalArk International
Awards Presentation and Conference Information
The prestigious winner of the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award will be revealed at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo, taking place from November 10-13 in Dallas, Texas. Finalists will engage in a panel discussion over coffee on November 12, and the award recipient will enjoy a two-hour virtual coaching session with keynote speaker Ankha Marza prior to the event.
Source: Truckers News
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