CLEVELAND, OH — The deadline is close at hand to nominate someone you know for an award that recognizes the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in the practice of logistics in North America.

Dec. 31 is the final day for offer up your candidate for the 2016 Women In Trucking “Distinguished Woman in Logistics” award (DWLA).

Co-sponsored this year by TMW Systems and Truckstop.com, the DWLA program is open to high-performing women in any field related to the practice of logistics, including warehousing, traffic and shipping, supply chain management, third-party logistics, trucking, rail, and maritime cargo.

“The vast and growing practice of logistics represents one of the transportation industry’s most rewarding career opportunities, yet recent studies have shown that women hold fewer than one in four of these jobs,” said Monica Truelsch, director of marketing, TMW Systems. “This award program highlights the very talented and accomplished women who are making important contributions to the field. By recognizing their success, we hope to attract hundreds of additional women to our industry.”

The winner of the 2016 DWLA will be announced during the Transportation Intermediaries Association Conference and Exhibition, April 6-9, in San Antonio, TX.

The recipient of the inaugural DWLA, presented earlier this year, was Kristy Knichel, president of Knichel Logistics, Gibsonia, PA.

To make a nomination, log on to the Women in Trucking website.