WOMEN IN INDUSTRY
Women in Industry Awards ‘Excellence in Transport’ Finalists 2022 THE FINALISTS FOR THE ‘EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORT’ CATEGORY OF THE WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS HAVE BEEN NAMED. The Women in Industry Awards showcases a
Jones has over 30 years’ experience in the
first female elected to the Board of the
range of successful women in the industrials
transport Industry having driven end and
Queensland Transport Association, whilst
sector. This year it is being held at Q Events
side tippers, oversized loads on 50 and 100
also holding the role of Treasurer there for
by Metropolis, Melbourne, on 7 April 2022.
tonne floats, flat top general freight and
a while.
“The Women in Industry Awards give you
tankers. She is a pilot escort driver, a tow
Finalist Penny Ford has over 20 years’
an opportunity to highlight key aspects
truck and tilt tray recovery driver, and has
experience in the Transport Industry,
and career defining moments of your many
spent 10 years using higher-productivity
working in the Department of Transport
years of success and dedication,” said
vehicles.
and Main Roads (TMR). Ford has spent this
Women in Industry ambassador, Rachael
Jones is a professional speaker with multiple
time leading and creating Transport Plans
Ashfield.
media appearances and has dedicated a
that cover the entire state of Queensland.
Five women have been announced as
generous amount of time to sharing her
Everyone is encouraged to attend the
‘Excellence in Transport’ finalists.
knowledge with others.
Women in Industry Awards where winners
Catherine Baxter, Chief Operating Officer of
Other nominee and finalist Kirstyn Glass has
will be announced in all categories.
Metro Trains Melbourne has been chosen
worked with Trapeze Group since 2019.
for her outstanding leadership skills through
Glass’ role has included providing subject
having a senior role in the cooperation.
matter advice on rail technology to both
Baxter’s countless achievements within
transport authorities and operators within
Fast Fact
Metro, dedication to maintaining strong
Australia and overseas.
The Women in Industry Awards
academic links, and her presentations at
Having been in the transport industry for
recognise outstanding women from
multiple transport events are just some of
approximately forty years, Merry Manton
the industrials sector – those who
the many accomplishments that have led to
is a finalist respected throughout both the
work in mining, road transport,
her nomination.
transport and insurance industries.
manufacturing, engineering, logistics,
Finalist Heather Jones is the CEO of Pilbara
Throughout her career, Manton has been
bulk handling, waste management,
Heavy Haulage Girls and Director/Owner of
a Board Director and Chair of Transport
rail and infrastructure.
Success Transport.
Women Australia Limited and was the
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