Women in Bus and Coach has launched its second awards, which will take place during its annual summit on Tuesday 30 September in Birmingham.
With the introduction of a new category, six awards will be made to recognise women making significant contributions to the coach, bus and community transport sectors.
The Rising Star Award for Women has been added as an accolade to someone “making an early and impactful contribution to the industry”.
Best Woman in Bus, Best Woman in Coach (sponsored by Dawsongroup Bus and Coach), and Best Woman in Community Transport (sponsored by IntSol Recruitment) will honour individuals making their marks in those respective sectors.
The Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill Best Ally Award, sponsored by the Go-Ahead Group will recognise an individual who has been “an exceptional ally in supporting and advocating for women across the sector”.
Finally, the Woman of the Year Award, which will be given to one of the category winners, is the ultimate accolade.
“Following the incredible success of our first awards, we’re proud to return this year with even more opportunities to recognise the incredible women driving change in our sector,” says Louise Cheeseman, Chair of Women in Bus and Coach.
“By introducing a new rising star award, we’re not only celebrating achievement, but championing the next generation of leaders in our industry.”
At last year’s awards, Julie Hartley of Irizar UK won the Woman of the Year Award after also gaining the honour in the coach category.
Liz Eades of Stagecoach South East received the bus award, while the community award went to Kimberley Ward from Lothian Community Transport Services.
Richard Grey of Greys Travel Solutions won the Allyship Award.
This year’s summit will be sponsored by BT and will be another opportunity to promote the role of women in the industry and put a spotlight on the issues they face in the industry.
