Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) has announced nominations are now open for the 2025 Young Gunnette Award, sponsored by Cummins.
Women under the age of 30 are eligible for the award. Nominees must be individuals who display a contribution to the transport sector that is above and beyond paid employment or business.
The launch of the 2025 award was announced at the 2025 Apprentice Onboarding for Cummins on February 10. Of the new apprentices at the event, 39 per cent were female.
This year will be the second time the award is presented following its inauguration in 2024.
“The award … highlights how TWAL continues to promote, motivate and encourage young females who are already shining a light on our industry early in their careers,” TWAL says.
“Entrants must be individuals who can display they are contributing to the industry over and above paid employment/business.
“This can be someone who has demonstrated leadership and/or has been involved in a significant initiative that has brought about positive change, added value to the industry or is advocating for the industry.”
“TWAL is delighted to offer this award recognition to an amazing young woman in the industry.
“We have some incredible young women in our industry and among our TWAL members, and this is a chance to recognise one of them.”
Award nominations are open and will close on April 17. Nomination forms are available by contacting chair@transportwomen.com.au.
The winner will be announced 2 June 2025.
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