Jane Curl-Carter is Woman of the Year

Leading figures from business gathered in central London to celebrate the successful women working in the UK transport & logistics industry, as the 2014 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners were announced.

Selected by a panel of expert industry judges, these women were singled out from an outstanding shortlist as being the best in their field – whether a leader in a global organisation, a driver out on the road or a young, ambitious woman destined for the top.

Woman of the Year – sponsored by FTA

Jane Curl-Carter, Site Manager, DHL Tradeteam Ltd, from Burton on Trent

Director of the Year – sponsored by Asda Stores Ltd

Anna Whitty, CEO, ECT Charity, from London

Driver of the Year – sponsored by TNT Express

Rachel Garlick, HGV Driver, DHL Homebase, from Wellingborough

Innovation and Sustainability Award – sponsored by DHL Supply Chain

Karen Jacques, Chief Operating Officer, Dryad Maritime, from Portsmouth

Rising Star – sponsored by Wincanton

Anna Kozlowska CMILTManaging Director, Myway Enterprises, from Lutterworth

Team Leader of the Year – sponsored byMAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Simone Fogg, General Manager, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, from London

Warehousing Award – sponsored by DHL Supply Chain Ltd

Claire Morrissy, Deputy Distribution Centre Manager, Tesco PLC, from Dagenham, London

Industry Champion – sponsored by Motor Transport

Sharon Davies, Senior Director Corporate Affairs, DHL UK & Ireland, from London

Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder ofeverywoman, said: “As the transport and logistics industry seeks to employ half a million more people, it has never been more urgent to ensure the sector attracts more talented women. Inspirational female role models enjoying rewarding careers and achieving success will do that. That’s why today’s winners are so vitally important to the industry. We congratulate them all.”

Theo de Pencier, Chief Executive of the FTA added: “The Freight Transport Association is proud to be the Title Partner of the 2014 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards which showcase how women can make a career in transport a successful and fulfilling one. FTA is pleased to encourage forward thinking companies that are committed to introducing diversity to the freight industry, and working further with everywoman offers opportunities to expand that work. The key for our industry is to be able to access a wider talent pool and to be able to meet its need for good quality staff in whichever role it needs to fill.”