Linda Burtwistle, president of First Student Inc., won the 2013 Ohio Glass Ceiling Award from the National Diversity Council for the leadership she displays for the largest school-bus contractor in North America.
She was honored today along with 22 other business leaders during the 4th Annual Ohio Women’s Conference Luncheon at the University of Cincinnati, though a spokesperson for the National Diversity Council said Burtwistle was unable to attend. The Glass Ceiling Award recognizes women in business who not only have achieved personal and professional success, but have also increased opportunities for others to follow in their footsteps.
“I am pleased to accept this honor from the National Diversity Council,” said Burtwistle in a statement. “At First Student, we recognize the importance of creating an environment of inclusion where employees are valued for their talents, and empowered to reach their full potential.”
“It is through the vision and commitment of these leaders that contributes to the advancement of women in senior leadership positions within the workplace and community,” added Dennis Kennedy, founder and CEO of the National Diversity Council.
Burtwistle is featured on the June cover of School Transportation News magazine. Inside, she discusses a culture transformation at First Student, as the company has addressed challenges in its workforce and in its customer service.
First Student operates 54,000 school buses across the U.S. and Canada.
