Shirley Connell and Sophie Moorby, are celebrating being shortlisted for major accolades in the transport industry at the FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards this summer.
Both have been recognised within the national award’s Passenger category; nominated for the Leader and Rising Star titles respectively.
Now in its 10th year, the Everywoman Awards celebrates the inspirational women working within transport and logistics – aimed at raising awareness of the diverse opportunities available.
Having just marked her 25th anniversary at Go North East, Shirley has worked her way from a mini-bus driver to become Divisional Manager of the North region.
Sophie was invited into the role of Washington Depot Manager, just 12 months into a two-year graduate training scheme, making her the youngest employee in the company’s history to hold the position.
The 25-year-old has also gained her transport managers CPC, making her the youngest ever transport manager on the company’s operating license.
Gary Edmundson, Head of Operations at Go North East said: “We are incredibly proud of Shirley and Sophie.”
