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\"\"<\/a>

The Women of Worth Award Finalists<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0 WOW Award aims to honor the exceptional contributions and careers of women in the motor industry or motorsport. This prestigious award recognizes those who have made an outstanding impact.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) expanded the nomination process to include the entire automotive industry. A total of 30 nominations were expertly narrowed down to ten finalists by three non-voting jury members.<\/p>\n

Now, it’s up to 76 jurors from 53 countries to cast their votes for the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year. These esteemed jurors will determine who truly deserves the WOW Award 2024, with the winner set to be announced on June 4th, 2024.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s award went to Dr. Astrid Linder of Sweden, the brilliant mind behind the female crash test dummy.<\/p>\n

The WOW Award is coordinated by Sandy Myhre from New Zealand, the founder of the Women\u2019s Worldwide Car of the Year, with support from Sabrina Parant of Belgium.<\/p>\n

Marta Garcia, the Executive WWCOTY President, emphasized the award’s role in promoting women in the automotive industry and motorsport. \u201cWe are thrilled the industry has responded so well with so many nominations this year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

And now, here are the finalists in alphabetical order by surname:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lexie Alford
\n<\/strong>American adventure traveller<\/td>\n		USA<\/td>\nAt 21 years of age, Lexie shattered the world record for the youngest person to travel to every country by traveling to all 196 countries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arlena Amiri
\n<\/strong>Head of Polestar Operations<\/td>\n		Sweden<\/td>\nShe created the necessary framework conditions so that the research team and partners can build a climate-neutral car by 2030.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jess Bala
\n<\/strong>Managing Director,
\nGM Australia & New Zealand<\/td>\n		Australia and
\nNew Zealand<\/td>\n		She played a central role in Cadillac\u2019s transition to an all-EV brand by the end of the decade.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marta Bl\u00e1zquez
\n<\/strong>Faconauto President<\/td>\n		Spain<\/td>\nShe is the only woman to lead an association in the automotive sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Claudia Marquez
\n<\/strong>Chief Operating Officer,
\nGenesis Motor North America<\/td>\n		USA<\/td>\nUnder Marquez\u2019s leadership, Genesis has strengthened its position in North America.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luciana Herrmann
\n<\/strong>Regional Communications Director,
\nLatam Nissan<\/td>\n		Mexico<\/td>\nSince its inception, Luciana has dedicated much of her work in communications to seek equity for women in the automotive industry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asako Hoshino
\n<\/strong>Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor<\/td>\n		Japan<\/td>\nAsako Hoshino acts as brand champion and overseeing Global Marketing & Sales, Global Customer Experience, Global INFINITI and Global Aftersales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mich\u00e8le Mouton
\n<\/strong>She became the first president of the
\nFIA’s Women & Motorsport<\/td>\n		France<\/td>\nAs the only woman to win a World Rally Championship event and a constant top contender, she redefined expectations for female drivers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rachel Somaschini
\n<\/strong>Rally and Race Driver<\/td>\n		Italy<\/td>\nShe is the first driver with cystic fibrosis to take part in a World Championship rally.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angela Zepeda
\n<\/strong>Chief Marketing Officer of
\nHyundai Motor America<\/td>\n		USA<\/td>\nShe is an expert in marketing to women, with a keen understanding their retail habits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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