The annual award recognizes the contributions of an outstanding individual for her achievements and leadership in the field of logistics in North America.
Congratulations to Erin Van Zeeland of Schneider on being named the ninth annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics! Van Zeeland is accountable for the strategy, execution, and growth/profitability of Schneider’s fastest growing division, which includes brokerage, supply chain, and distribution management, as well as the power-only service offerings. Additionally, Van Zeeland is the company’s chief commercial officer. In this capacity, she is responsible for overall organizational strategy including activities relating to marketing, sales, sales force effectiveness, product development, and services that drives business growth and expanded market share.
We’re pleased to recognize Erin with the honor of Distinguished Woman in Logistics. Throughout her career at Schneider, as well as in her volunteer work, she has shown exceptional talent, leadership, and mentorship of others – three of the key characteristics of this award.” – Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of WIT.
Van Zeeland was chosen among three finalists for the award. The other finalists include Katerina Jones, chief marketing officer for Fleet Advantage, and Nanette Malebranche, managing director of the Tri-State District for FedEx Express. The finalists and winner were recognized Thursday, April 20 during the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition.
Nominations can be made by any individual or by an organization familiar with the nominee and her work in the field of logistics. Employees of the sponsoring organization or of Women In Trucking and the award selection committees are excluded as nominators and/or as candidates for any award under their purview.
Industry participation that would qualify a potential candidate for consideration for this award broadly encompasses high-performing women in the third-party logistics and supply chain management fields, as well as trucking operations in North America. By their commitment to their profession, desire to further the industry’s success and participation in civic and community affairs, DWLA award winners exemplify role models for other women seeking or advancing careers in logistics.
A complete award nomination form consists of the following:
Please note: Finalists will be asked to submit a short video that will be used at the annual TIA Conference. Instructions will be supplied to finalists.
Once an individual has been selected as a winner of the DWLA, she can be renominated for two consecutive years after the initial nomination and then again after a one-year waiting period. To renominate, send a renomination letter along with any updated information to be included with the nomination.
Nominations will be accepted through Monday, February 20, 2023.
After the awards nomination deadline, nominations are submitted to the award selection committee established for review that year. After finalist candidates have been selected by the committee, final approval for the winning candidate will be voted on by the awards committee and Women In Trucking executives. The finalist candidates will be notified by WIT and publicized to industry and trade media. The winning candidate will be announced at the award presentation.
The winner of the 2023 DWLA will be announced during the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition, on Friday, April 21 in Orlando, FL. (Upon notification of selection, the finalist must notify WIT if they plan to attend the conference.)
Contact Lana Nichols
Phone: (208) 217-2147
Email: programs@womenintrucking.org.