Transport Women Australia Limited has announced that it will be running its ‘Young Gunnette’ award for the second time, opening nominations this week.

Sponsored by long-time supporter Cummins, the award was first bestowed in 2024, with the 2025 launch occurring at the 2025 apprentice onboarding for Cummins on February 10.

Both Cummins and TWAL say they were delighted at the large intake of apprentices, with 39 per cent being females.

The award is offered to young women under the age of 30 and highlights how TWAL continues to promote, motivate and encourage young females who are already shining a light on our industry early in their careers.

Entrants must be individuals who can display that they are contributing to the industry over and above paid employment/business.

This can be someone who has demonstrated leadership and/or who 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,” the association says.

“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 on June 2.

 

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