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8/25/2023
The League of Railway Women (LRW) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Railway Woman of the Year, an award that's co-sponsored by Progressive Railroading.
"The Railway Woman of the Year award honors an extraordinary woman who has steamed ahead in the rail industry, leaving a trail of innovation, leadership and remarkable contributions," LRW officials said in a press release. "We are searching for women who have powered through challenges, brought transformative changes to the railroad industry and elevated the grade for the future of women in railroading.”
Nominations are due Oct. 13. The award recipient will be notified in November and presented the award at the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association 2024 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition, scheduled for Jan. 3-6, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The nomination form is available here.
According to the LRW, the Railway Woman of the Year is someone who:
• establishes a strong vision and a culture of continuous improvement and creativity;
• overcomes challenges with and breaks down barriers, including initiatives that promote and support attracting and retaining women in the rail industry;
• impacts the industry through innovation and trailblazing;
• brings excellence to her organization and community; and
• cultivates safety and encourages and demonstrates safe rail practices.
In 2022, the Railway Woman of the Year was Jean Savage, CEO and president of Trinity Industries Inc. Read more about her here.