Do You Know a Leader in the Motorcoach and Group Travel Industry? Nominate Her/Him Today!

Purpose
The purpose of the American Bus Association’s Women in Buses Award 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.

Eligibility
Open to all ABA members — An individual employed by a member organization or the organization itself may earn the award.

Criteria for Selection
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.
  • Creating new or unique opportunities for women in some other, but meaningful way.
Secondary Criteria:
  • At least 3 years in the business.
  • Overall professional/company success.
  • Positive contribution to the motorcoach industry overall.

Past Winners
  • 2025 | Erin Sullivan, Bloom’s Bus Lines
  • 2024 | Kat Fischer, TCS
  • 2023 | Linda Burtwistle, Coach USA Inc. North American Headquarters
  • 2022 | Pam Martinez, DATTCO, Inc.
  • 2021 | Elizabeth Hall, John Hall’s Alaska
  • 2020 | Kim Grzywacz, CIT Signature Transportation
  • 2019 | Michelle Wiltgen, National Interstate Insurance
  • 2018 | Camille JeBran, Trans-Bridge Lines
  • 2017 | Pat Ziska, Motor Coach Industries
  • 2016 | Camilla Morris, Hale Transportation
  • 2015 | Elaine Fickett, H&L Charter

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