Norfolk Southern celebrates employees recognized with awards in 2025

At Norfolk Southern, our people drive our success. This year, 11 Thoroughbred team members earned recognition for their leadership, innovation, and impact across the rail industry.

Why it matters

• Professional excellence: Award recipients represent departments across the railroad, reflecting NS’s depth of expertise and commitment to excellence across the organization.
• Industry Expertise: These industry honors recognize the those leading the way to make NS better and were chosen for their contributions in advancing of the rail industry.
• Community Involvement: These recognitions highlight our teams' commitment to supporting the communities in which they work and live.

This year’s honorees include

• Cherita Jones — Progressive Railroading Women of Influence in Rail, Mentorship
• Curtis Hooper — Progressive Railroading Rising Stars “25 under 40”
• Devina Miller — Progressive Railroading Women of Influence in Rail, Innovation
• Jennifer Bailey — Progressive Railroading Women of Influence in Rail, Leadership
• John Orr — Railway Age 10 Most Influential Leaders of the Year
• Josh Raglin — Environmental Finance Sustainable Business Leader of the Year
• Mabby Amouie — Chief Data Officer Magazine Top 25 Atlanta Data Leaders
• Mina De Oliveira — Progressive Railroading Women of Influence in Rail, Sustainability
• Scott St. Clair — Railway Age Fast Trackers “25 under 40”
• Shane Sledge — LMOA Electrical Committee Most Valuable Person Award
• Zoe Bates — Railway Age Women in Rail honoree

What they’re saying
 

“Our employees are the heartbeat of our railroad and are deserving of these recognitions. We are incredibly proud of these leaders who make our organization, our industry, and our communities better.” — Annie Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer