A BRADFORD woman is among 36 finalists who have been announced in the 2018 Freight Transport Association’s Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.

Shortlisted for going “above and beyond” in The Freight Award, where nominees have demonstrated how they are innovating and excelling their role in the freight sector is Lesley O’Brien, a partner at Freightlink Europe Freight Train.

The awards is now in its 11th year and celebrates the achievements of women reshaping the UK’s transport and logistics industry.

Men currently make up more than 80 per cent of the workforce and there has been recent reports of a 5.72 per cent gender pay gap.

Around 2.4 million people currently work in the industry in the UK.

Research has suggested that companies with a more gender-diverse workforce outperform those without.

Winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony at Marriott Grosvenor Square, in London, on Thursday, June 14.

2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics finalists announced

Today, 36 finalists have been announced in the 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. Now in its eleventh year, the awards programme celebrates the achievements of phenomenal women reshaping the UK’s transport and logistics industry, while showcasing the range of exciting career opportunities it has to offer. This year, the programme is revealing even more role models whose achievements will inspire and attract the next generation of female talent to follow in their footsteps. A brand-new category – The Male Agent of Change Award – also launched this year, celebrating the men championing the progress of women in transport and logistics.

Consisting of over 2.4 million workers, the transport and logistics industry is one of the UK’s most valuable employers*. However, the latest findings from the Office of National Statistics show that men currently make up over 80% of the workforce** and the sector recently reported a 5.72% gender pay gap. *** With research proving that companies with a more gender-diverse workforce outperform those without****, it remains imperative to continue addressing gender parity. Together, the FTA and everywoman are continuing to drive this agenda.

Each award category honours an exceptional “Leader” who is driving change, and an individual at any stage of their career who is going “Above & Beyond” for their organisation. An overall “Industry Champion of the Year Award” will also be presented to a man or woman making an impact on attracting and retaining women in transport and logistics. This year’s finalists, from companies including Royal Mail, TfL and Asda, highlight the variety of fulfilling career opportunities available to those from all walks of life.

Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Thursday 14 June 2018 at Marriott Grosvenor Square, in London. For further information, please visit www.everywoman.com/tlawards

The 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics finalists are:

The Freight Award – Entrants for this award demonstrated how they are innovating and excelling their role in the Freight sector.