The annual award recognizes the contributions of an outstanding individual for her achievements and leadership in the field of logistics in North America.
Every year, Women In Trucking seeks nominations for the Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award sponsored by the Transportation Intermediaries Association and Truckstop. The award is open to high-performing women in any field related to logistics, including supply chain management, third-party logistics, and trucking.
“Every year, more women are entering the logistics industry, and this award will recognize and honor a leader who has demonstrated her passion for the supply chain as well as in advancing and empowering women along the way.” - Ellen Voie, WIT Founder.
The winner will be announced during the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition on Friday, April 21 in Orlando, FL.
2023 FINALISTS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
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.