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3 weeks until the nomination window closes for Cox Automotive’s Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” award for 2023. The prestigious award, now in its fifth year, honours inspirational women within the European automotive industry who demonstrate a commitment to innovation and leadership.

There have been some exceptional previous winners of the award since it was launched back in 2019 including inaugural winner, Beryl Carney, JCT600's head of commercial vehicles; Alison Jones, senior Vice President & Stellantis Country Manager UK in 2020; Lorna McAtear, fleet manager at National Grid, and 2022’s winner Caroline Burnell, head of marketing and communications at motor retailer eStar truck and van.

So do not miss out and nominate here for Cox Automotive’s Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” award for 2023

The award is named after Barbara Cox, who served as director of Cox Enterprises, Cox Automotive’s parent company in the USA, and recognises an inspirational female leader and role model in the automotive industry. The winner of the award receives £5k to invest on her own personal development.

Sarnjit Kaur, HR Director at Cox Automotive International, said: “It’s fantastic to see the Barbara Cox ‘Woman of the Year’ award reaching its fourth year in Europe. There are so many women doing great things within the automotive industry, and it is important to recognise their achievements. The Barbara Cox Award is a fantastic opportunity which enables us to celebrate the impact, and contribution of women across the industry, at all levels, and from all backgrounds. On behalf of Cox Automotive, I hope this inspires and encourages women to join the automotive industry and uncover the many career development opportunities, where we can continue to make a difference, and improve gender balance across the industry."

Last year’s award winner, Caroline Burnell, added: “Winning the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award was a major personal accolade. There are so many skill sets needed in this industry now and women have so much to offer. It’s great to see organisations such as Cox Automotive leading these initiatives and recognising the crucial role of women in automotive.”

Stephen Briers, Bauer Media group editor of Fleet News, AM and Smart Transport, said: “We’re delighted to once again be partnering with Cox Automotive to highlight the important role women play across the automotive industry. We hope to raise the profile of women and encourage more to consider automotive as a career choice.”

Nominations for the Award are invited from across the automotive industry and should be entered via [https://womenwithdrive.co.uk/barbara-cox-award/nominate-here] by January 30th 2023. The winner will be announced on 8th March 2023 on International Women’s Day.

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