Do You Know a Leader in the Motorcoach and Group Travel Industry?  Nominate Them for the Women in Buses Award – Presented by Motor Coach Industries

The purpose of the American Bus Association’s Women In Buses Award – Presented by Motor Coach Industries  is to recognize an individual or company who has directly impacted the advancement and promotion of women within and among the motorcoach, tourism and hospitality industry.

An individual or organization may earn the award. Open to all ABA members.

Nominees would need to have directly influenced the advancement of the role of women in the motorcoach industry.

This achievement can be further defined as:

  • personal investment in networking in a way that improves the role of women in the motorcoach industry;
  • advancing or promoting professional education for women;
  • supporting or participating in a mentoring program for women in the motorcoach industry; and
  • creating new or unique opportunities for women in some other, but meaningful way.

Secondary Criteria:

  • Years in the business;
  • Overall professional/company success; and
  • Contribution to the motorcoach industry overall.

  • AUGUST 29, 2023: Nominations Solicited
  • OCTOBER 27, 2023: Nominations Due
  • NOVEMBER 2023: Nominations sent to WIB Leadership Team and other ABA Leadership for consideration and selection
  • DECEMBER 2023: Winner notified for scripting of award presentation
  • JANUARY 12, 2024: Award presentation at Women in Buses Day at Marketplace 2024

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The American Bus Association serves a thriving industry that provides nearly 600 million passenger trips annually on charters, tours, scheduled service, and shuttles. Membership in ABA includes motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations, and products and service suppliers.

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