Nominations are open for the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, presented by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. This award recognizes female supply chain professionals whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.
--> Have you won in years' past?
That's okay. We love repeat winners. Be sure to fully explain new achievements, new roles, new titles, new tasks, new goals, etc. in this year's nomination form.
--> Heading to the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™?
2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award winners as well as winners from this year's award will receive a special code for a discounted rate on registration to this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™, scheduled Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C.
This year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award is broken down into four distinct categories. Select (1):
--> Rising Stars -- Recognizes young or newer professionals (39 and under) whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the supply chain network.
--> Trailblazers -- Honors female leaders who continue to pave the way for future females in logistics. Must have at least 10 years’ documented experience in supply chain and logistics.
--> DEI Pioneer – Celebrates female leaders who continue to create and execute diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. DEI does not need to be in the nominee’s title to apply; but must be able to showcase clear examples of DEI efforts in the submission.
--> Workforce Innovator – Pays tribute to those female leaders whose efforts in supply chain education and workforce development help build a better workforce.
There will be (1) overall winner in each category, in addition to regular winners. Overall winners for each category will receive the highest-level promotional package, including the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum™, Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C.
Additional winners will be listed out accordingly, CLICK HERE for an example from last year’s winners’ chart. Sponsorship packages with interview opportunities will be available.
CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.
The key to a winning submission???? Answer in complete sentences, provide as much detail and information as possible, be sure to tell a story of the nominee's journey and achievements. There are no character or word count limits. Provide examples, be thorough. Those submissions with little information or incomplete sentences generally do not win.
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2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award winners as well as winners from this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award will receive a special code for a discounted rate on registration to this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™, scheduled Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C. --> REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 pm CST.
CLICK HERE to access the nomination form. CLICK HERE to view the criteria of this award.
And, CLICK HERE to preview the questionnaire.
CLICK HERE to read the FAQs.
For questions, please contact editor-in-chief Marina Mayer at [email protected].
Check out previous winners here, including video interviews and more!
