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Cox Automotive is seeking nominations for its annual Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” Award 2025. Now in its seventh year, the award recognises the hard work and innovation driven by the automotive industry’s leading women.
The award’s namesake, the late Barbara Cox, was a business pioneer and the owner and director of Cox Enterprises, Cox Automotive’s parent company. Those recognised by the award are selected due to their shared traits with Barbara; tenacity and commitment to advocating for and advancing our industry.
Nominations are open until 16th May for any women working within the European automotive industry. Judges are looking for entries that demonstrate the nominee’s impact in terms of innovation, people and the wider community.
Last year’s winner, Jacqui Barker, Strategy Director at Keyloop, was selected in recognition of her unwavering dedication to continuous learning and innovation, described as a ‘beacon of inspiration for all those around her’ by her colleagues and partners.
Sam Panayides, Sales Director and Sponsor of Women with Drive at Cox Automotive Europe comments, “Kicking off the Barbara Cox Award is always a highlight for me. Making space to celebrate the incredible achievements of the women in our industry is an important channel for supporting inclusion, diversion and equality, and this award does just that.
“If you know someone who you think deserves this award, I encourage you to take 15 minutes out of your day to nominate her.”
The winner will be chosen by a judging panel including past winners and announced at a special event on Tuesday 24 June. In addition to gaining recognition across the industry, the recipient will also receive £5,000 to spend on her personal development.
