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The trucking industry offers high-quality career opportunities for Americans from all backgrounds. It is a place where individuals can build lasting careers, find a sense of belonging, and contribute to keeping America running. A strong workplace culture that values and supports employees has been key to the industry’s success—both historically and today.
The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Change Leader Award recognizes ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ members who actively create a workplace culture that fosters belonging and long-term career growth for their employees.
This award encourages innovation that strengthens the industry’s longstanding commitment to providing opportunities for all. It also highlights members who implement best practices that help attract, support, and retain talent—regardless of company size or experience.
All ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ members are eligible to apply for the award or nominate an individual who has demonstrated leadership in cultivating a culture where employees feel valued and engaged.
Award recipients will be recognized during ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s MCE and will have the opportunity to use the award logo in their marketing efforts. This recognition not only enhances their industry reputation but also reinforces their commitment to building strong, thriving workplaces. An external panel of judges, led by ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Industry Affairs, will evaluate applications, with recipients selected at the sole discretion of the judges.
Apply today. Applications close August 4, 2025.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
The 2025ÌýChange Leader Award recognizes ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ members who demonstrate commitment to a culture of acceptance and belonging. ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ membership will be verified prior to judging.
•ÌýÌý ÌýPlease complete all applicable items and provide documentation to support the role of each in your program.
•ÌýÌý ÌýPlease submit an exhibit in a single PDF notebook electronically consisting of not more than 50 pages.
•ÌýÌý ÌýÐÓ°É´«Ã½ members are eligible to receive the Change Leader Award each year.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this submission accurately represents the culture of the above-named applicant, and that all information and documentation submitted reflect the same. Applicant also agrees to allow ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ to share examples provided by applicant as part of its best practices program and promotion of industry efforts in diversity and inclusion.
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REMINDER: Please submit an exhibit in a single PDF notebook electronically consisting of not more than 50 pages.
II. ÌýORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS
Explain how you've implemented improvements to support your workforce environment during the past year. Ìý
•ÌýÌý ÌýDescribe any leadership or business imperatives that support your efforts.Ìý
•ÌýÌý ÌýDocument how you implemented your purpose, vision, and created objectives.
•ÌýÌý ÌýDemonstrate how you organize your team, with representation from key stakeholder groups.Ìý
•ÌýÌý ÌýDescribe the results your organization achieved in furtherance of your goals. Include, if applicable, specific metrics that were used to measure your performance.
III. PHOTOGRAPHIC SUBMISSIONS
Each image should have a caption describing the subject matter. Submit no more than ten images. Images should be submitted in .jpeg format.
IV. RECOGNITION
Please list any outside awards or recognitions your organization received to recognize your commitment to a culture of acceptance and belonging.
V. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Provide a minimum of two letters of recommendation from the following categories:
•ÌýÌý ÌýOne letter from beginning level support staff position (Any category) or
•ÌýÌý ÌýOne letter from your professional driving fleet (Motor Carrier) or
•ÌýÌý ÌýOne letter from a mid-level support staff position (Any category).
If you're nominating someone in their individual capacity, please submit a letter with the following information:
•Ìý Ìý Name, company, title, and address of the nominee
•ÌýÌý ÌýNarrative describing how this individual has shown the commitments described above, and
•ÌýÌý ÌýYour contact information.Ìý
