Leadership Diversity

Women in Supply Chain Award Draws 300+ Entries, Record Self-Nominations

Women in Supply Chain Award Draws 300+ Entries, Record Self-Nominations

Fort Atkinson, Wis. – October 13, 2026 -- The 2026 Women in Supply Chain ForumTM Award attracted more than 300 submissions, including a record 70 self-nominations and a record 44 nominations from male colleagues, managers and industry peers, according to organizers Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Self-nominations hit a seven-year high

Of the 300-plus entries, 70 were self-nominations, the highest number in the award's seven-year history. The 44 nominations submitted by men also mark a high. Organizers say the figures reflect a growing culture of advocacy, recognition and allyship across the supply chain community.

WIT Names 3 Finalists for 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award

WIT Names 3 Finalists for 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking Award

Plover, Wisconsin – October 12, 2026 -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named three finalists for its 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking award: executives from Daimler Truck North America, PepsiCo and Tucker Freight Lines. The award, sponsored by TrueBlue's Centerline Drivers, has been presented since 2010. The winner will be announced at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Oct. 25-28.

Finalists span OEM, private fleet and for-hire carrier leadership

The finalists are Angela Lentz, chief people officer at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA); Mari Roberts, senior vice president of North America Supply Chain Centers of Excellence at PepsiCo; and Sauny Tucker, CEO of Tucker Freight Lines. WIT said they hold a range of leadership roles and have made a measurable impact on their organizations and communities.