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10/16/2024



Rail News: Railroading People

LRW's 'Woman of the Year Award' nominations due Friday


The League of Railway Women named Kari Gonzales, president and CEO of MxV Rail, the 2023 Railway Woman of the Year.
Photo – League of Railway Women

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Nominations are due Friday for the League of Railway Women's 2024 Railway Woman of the Year Award.

Co-sponsored by Progressive Railroading, the award recognizes a woman who has made extraordinary contributions to the rail industry through innovation and leadership. The LRW is searching to identify women who have powered through challenges, brought transformative changes to the railroad industry and elevated the grade for the future of women in railroading.

Click here to access the nomination form. 

The LRW is seeking nominations of a woman in rail who: 

• establishes a strong vision and a culture of continuous improvement and creativity; 
• overcomes challenges and breaks down barriers;
• supports initiatives that promote attracting and retaining women in rail;
• impacts the industry through innovation and trail blazing;
• brings excellence to her organization and community; and
• cultivates safety, encouraging and demonstrating safe rail practices.

The award will be presented to the recipient at the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) 2025 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition, which will be held Jan. 5-8, 2025, at the J.W. Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida.



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