Women of Influence in Rail Nomination Form

Women of Influence in Rail Nomination

Recognize the Women of Influence in Rail in your organization by filling out the form below. Nominations should include information about the nominee's history with your company and a description of how she has influenced your company (or the rail industry in general) in one of four categories: leadership, innovation, technology or sustainability. View all submission guidelines here. Need some inspiration or examples? View honorees from last year in each category.

Categories of Influence

Innovation

The nominee develops novel ideas, methods or solutions that go beyond traditional approaches to address challenges or improve operations at the railroad or within the rail industry.

Leadership

The nominee demonstrates a clear, forward-thinking direction for her team or organization, aligns efforts toward long-term goals, foster a motivating environment, shows sound judgement and makes timely, effective decision.

Technology

The nominee leads the design, development or implementation of new technologies that drive advancements in rail safety, operations or efficiency.

Sustainability

The nominee drives projects that decrease the carbon footprint of her company or the rail industry, such as fuel efficiency, waste reduction or alternative energy initiatives.

Submission Guidelines

Nominations must be submitted by, and with the full endorsement of, the nominee's employer and with the knowledge of the nominee. Nominations are due Nov. 30, 2026.

The 2027 Women of Influence in Rail honorees will be announced in Progressive Railroading's Daily News in early 2027 and recognized on the magazine's website and in print in March 2027. A virtual celebration of the honorees will be held in spring 2027.

The Women of Influence in Rail recognition is open to women working for North American Class Is, short lines, regionals, passenger railroads and rail industry suppliers, contractors, product manufacturers or engineering firms that contract with railroads. Women who are employed by rail-sector associations may also be nominated.

Nominations should explain the nominee's influence in ONE of the following categories: Innovation, Leadership, Technology or Sustainability. The description of the nominee's influence can be up to 500 words and must clearly explain how she has helped shape her organization or the larger rail industry.

Companies may only nominate one woman per category of influence. Self-nominations will not be considered.

Successful nomination tips: Provide a thorough description of the nominee's influence. Focus on specific examples that demonstrate how she influences others — go beyond describing job duties or a recitation of her resume. We are looking for evidence of her impact and how her influence has contributed to significant achievements or improvements in rail. All nominations are reviewed by the Progressive Railroading editorial staff.