Exceptional women in the transport & logistics industry have been recognised at the 2026 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, in association with DSV and Amazon Relay. The prestigious London ceremony, attended by industry professionals, marked the 19th year of this landmark programme.
The awards aim to inspire the next generation of female talent to pursue careers in the industry by spotlighting the career opportunities at every career stage.
Progress still needs to be made to close the gender gap, as women account for only 20% of the two million people working in logistics and warehousing.
Nicole Goodwin and Sophie Catto, Joint Managing Directors of AllBright everywoman, said: “With women still accounting for just 27% of the transport workforce and 20% of those working in logistics and warehousing, there is more work to do but we know that the finalists and winners of this programme will continue to lead the way in closing that gap and showing the world what women in the sector can achieve.”
Adam Jones, Senior Commercial Director, UK Contract Logistics at DSV, said: “The transport and logistics sector continues to evolve, and it is encouraging to see more women stepping into influential roles, driving innovation, challenging traditional barriers, and helping to shape the future of our industry. While we have made positive strides as an industry, there is still more to do to ensure that talented women have the opportunities, support, and visibility they deserve.”
Vignesh Solairaj, Director, Supply Chain at Amazon Relay, said: “The women recognised at this year’s awards are not only excelling in their own careers but are paving the way for others to follow. We are proud to support the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards because programmes like these shine a light on the incredible talent that exists across our industry and help inspire the next generation of female leaders to join and shape the future of logistics.”
The 2026 winners are:
The everywoman Woman of the Year Award
Lisa Hall, Owner, Diamond Transport Audits and Compliance, from Alfreton.
The Entrepreneur Award – sponsored by Amazon Relay
Jodie McDonald, Founder, Fetchmycaruk, from Liverpool.
The Customer/Passenger Award – sponsored by Go-Ahead
Above & Beyond: Yara Zoghaib, Senior Product Manager, RCM Economic Model, Amazon, from Luxembourg.
Leader: Sheri Hickmott, Deputy Manager Operations, FedEx, from Kent.
The Infrastructure Award
Above & Beyond: Carly Cowell, Head of Europe Construction Quality, Amazon, from London.
Leader: Emma Kolahi, Senior HR Business Partner Wales, Royal Mail, from Cheshire.
The Supply Chain Award
Above & Beyond: Silvia Villalobos Tellez, Manager, Fleet Products, Amazon, from Madrid.
Leader: Katherine Skidmore, Executive Director of Operational Excellence & Programme Management, Unipart, from Lichfield, Staffordshire.
The Warehousing Award – sponsored by B&M
Above & Beyond: Hayley Nicholson, Head of Operations SU, GXO, from Northampton.
Leader: Brenda Sunley, Managing Director, Storage & Fulfilment Services Ltd, from Fradley, Lichfield, Staffordshire.
The Industry Champion Award
Jennifer Swain, Director of Talent, Development and HR, Road to Logistics, from Liverpool.
Male Agent of Change – sponsored by Asda
Martin Wannell, Assistant General Manager, Wincanton/GXO, from Chippenham.
Apprentice Award
Kenesha Francis, Mentor, Go-Ahead London, from Beckenham, London.
The Tech and AI Innovator – sponsored by Amazon
Lisa Johnson, Vice President, Global Public Affairs, Starship Technologies, from Leeds.
International Inspiration Award
Niroshini De Silva, Senior Manager Business Development, Spectra Logistics Pvt Limited, from Sri Lanka.
The Freight Award
Above & Beyond: Sally Ede, Head of Terminals, UK, DSV Road Ltd, from London.
Leader: Amanda Unsworth, CEO / MD, Trinity Logistics, from Liverpool.
Sustainability Champion Award – sponsored by DSV
Jen Hunt, Sustainability Director, Unipart, from Buckinghamshire.
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