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Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation

Is your company a great place for women to work? Be recognized for your efforts to attract and retain a more gender diverse workforce. 2024 nominations due May 10.

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2024 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
NOMINATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 10

Every year, we highlight the top companies that are exceptional workplaces for women in all roles of the transportation industry. They are supportive of gender diversity, accommodate family and life balance, offer competitive compensation, benefits, continued training, and more. Winning companies will be recognized at WIT's Accelerate! Conference & Expo during a special awards program and will be featured in the cover story of Edition 3 of Redefining the Road magazine.

Please note: We will acknowledge the top 30 companies that generated the highest number of votes as “The Elite 30".

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

As part of the nomination process, there is a U.S. $595 Nomination Fee, which covers processing of the nomination and, if accepted to the list, a beautiful customized glass plaque that identifies your company as a 2024 "Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation" and the licensing rights to use the 2024 logo in your promotion of earning this prestigious recognition. You will receive an invoice upon accepting your nomination.

QUALIFICATIONS

Your organization must generate a minimum of U.S. $5 million in gross global sales, have a minimum of 100 employees.

Your organization must be a corporate member of the Women In Trucking Association - join here.

Nominator of the organization must be an authorized representative.

Pay a U.S. $595 Nomination Fee, which covers processing of the nomination and, if accepted to the list, a customized glass plaque, the licensing rights to use the logo, and WIT's Press Kit.

Your organization must participate in the WIT Index, the official industry barometer to benchmark and measure each year the percentage of women who make up critical roles in transportation.

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Join Today

Not a corporate member of the Women In Trucking Association? Support our mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize the obstacles they face. Learn More

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WIT Index

Where do gender diversity numbers in transportation stand today? Your participation is critical in helping us find out! We're collecting data for this year's report. Please note: data will be confidential and will only be reported as an aggregate and NOT on an individual basis. Learn More

HOW DOES IT WORK?

STEP 1: 
Nominate Your Organization

1. Rationale
Explain in 75 words or less what makes your company worthy of being recognized as a great place for women to work and identify attributes that make your company appealing to women. 

2. Participate in WIT Index
You also must have participated in the WIT Index, so be prepared to identify % of women in any of these roles that are applicable: Your C-suite, company leaders, board of directors, HR/Talent Management, professional drivers, dispatchers, safety and technicians. Learn More

STEP 2: 
Online Voting

The voting portion of this nomination carries a lot of weight on whether your company is chosen as a winner. Be sure to communicate this process and share the voting link to ensure your workforce, business partners, and other key stakeholders votes. The top 30 companies that generate the highest number of votes will be acknowledged as “The Elite 30." (In 2023, more than 27,000 votes were cast!)

STEP 3: 
Receive Recognition
Late October/Early November

Winning companies will be recognized at WIT's Accelerate! Conference & Expo during a special awards program (where your appointed company representative will accept your award). Your company also will be featured in the cover story of the Redefining the Road magazine (Edition 3).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Questions?

Contact Carleen Herndon at 615-696-1870 or email.

READY TO NOMINATE FOR 2024
Deadline: Friday, May 10

 REMINDER: As part of the nomination process, there is a U.S. $595 Nomination Fee, which covers processing of the nomination and, if accepted to the list, a customized glass plaque, logo usage rights, and access to WIT's Press Kit. You will receive an invoice upon accepting your nomination.

2023 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation