THRC names Susan Ewart as the 2025 Women with Drive Leadership Award
OTTAWA, ON (March 6, 2025) — Today, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) recognized Susan Ewart of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) as this year’s recipient of the Women with Drive Leadership Award.
The award ceremony capped off a full day of professional learning, networking and celebration at the 11th annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto.
“We’re thrilled to recognize Susan with this year’s Women with Drive Leadership Award,” says Angela Splinter, CEO, THRC. “She is a genuine trailblazer who works hard to show everyone in the industry that women belong and can truly thrive here.”
As the STA’s Executive Director, Ewart is a leader in promoting and supporting women in our sector. One of her forward-thinking projects was the establishment of the STA Women Shifting Gears program in 2020. This unique, three-phase program, delivered in partnership with the Saskatoon YWCA and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, has helped many women start rewarding driving careers with a combination of classroom learning and work placements.
The Women with Drive Leadership Award was inspired by the many dynamic, forward-thinking women working to keep the Canadian supply chain moving. Every year, one individual in our sector is celebrated for their commitment to never leaving anyone behind, dedication to supporting their peers, and supporting the next generation of our workforce. This award recognizes an industry professional who is:
- A leader throughout the industry
- Always championing careers in the trucking and logistics sector
- Carving out space for women and all diverse employees at all levels of business
The recipient of the inaugural award, presented at WWD in 2023, was Linda Young of Bison Transport; the 2024 recipient was Angelique Magi of Element Fleet Management.
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