Yesway Honored For Gender Equality Efforts

Yesway received the 2023 Top Women in Convenience (TWIC) Corporate Empowerment Award from Convenience Store News, a sister publication of Store Brands. 

The honor recognizes Yesway's commitment to fostering gender equality and empowerment within its organization. It was accepted by Yesway CEO Tom Trkla on behalf of the company at the 10th annual TWIC Awards Gala, held during the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta.

Now in its second year, the TWIC Corporate Empowerment Award honors a convenience retail company that commits to gender equality, paves the way to empower women in leadership roles and is a champion for the inclusion of women in the goals and vision of the enterprise.

"Thank you, Convenience Store News, for this incredible honor,” Trkla said. “It is with immense pride and gratitude that, only seven years after starting our company, I accept the 2023 Top Women in Convenience Corporate Empowerment Award on behalf of Yesway. This award recognizes a commitment that runs deep within our organization, a commitment to gender equality that we believe is not just the right thing to do, but also essential for the success of our business."

At Yesway, diversity, inclusion, and equity stand as the cornerstones of its workplace and its mission to create a culture that fosters diversity of thought, challenges the status quo, and promotes gender equality at every level. 

Among the key initiatives related to Yesway’s diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts are merit-based and gender-blind hiring practices, a strong bias towards promoting from within, and education and skill-building programs that empower female leaders to excel in their roles. The company is also dedicated to giving women a voice at every level of the organization, fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued. This commitment has led to improvements in morale, employee retention, and customer engagement, company officials said.