The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) celebrated some great achievements by supply chain, passenger transport and planning professionals at this year's sold-out Annual Awards for Excellence. The winners were announced at a prestigious event held at The London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, attended by the Institute's Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and over 500 guests.
The awards are designed to promote and encourage best practice within logistics and transport. The Princess Royal warmly praised the standard of achievement reached by the winners and runners-up this year. She commented that the record number of entries and high quality of submissions reflected the profession's response to the increasing challenges it faces at present.
The Princess Royal said, 'These awards help remind everyone what an important part logistics and transport plays in our lives, and help contribute to an understanding of the industry'.
She added: 'The awards highlight the Institute's support of individuals and the companies supporting them.'
And the winners were:
Logistics and Transport Journalist of the Year
Sponsored by Clipper Logistics Group
Chris Randall writing in Transit and Rail magazines
Young Manager of the Year
Sponsored by Wincanton plc
Chris Loder MILT, Operations Manager, National Express(c2c)
CILT(UK) Certificate in Logistics & Transport Student of the Year
Sponsored by Hays Purchasing and Supply
Nabil Awan, Kuehne + Nagel
CILT(UK) Diploma in Logistics & Transport Student of the Year
Sponsored by Hays Purchasing and Supply
Jason Norriss, Stainless Alloys Ltd ā€“ Winner
Logistics Best Practice
Sponsored by Freight Best Practice
Argos in partnership with Kuehne + Nagel
Passenger Transport
Sponsored by MCL Transport Consultants
Eurostar (UK) Limited
Materials Handling Equipment & Technology
Sponsored by Taygroup Limited
Quinn Radiators in partnership Swisslog
Information Management
Sponsored by TelefĆ³nica O2 UK
Royal Mail
Transport Policy & Planning
Sponsored by PD Ports
Tyne & Wear Freight Partnership
Development of People
Sponsored by FKI Logistex
First Group plc, UK Bus Division
Supply Chain Integration
Sponsored by BT
Homebase (Home Retail Group)
Safety
Sponsored by Link 51
CEVA Logistics for E.ON (UK)
Environmental Improvement
Sponsored by DHL Exel Supply Chain
DPD
In addition, this year the Institute also presented its special award for outstanding achievement.
The Sir Robert Lawrence Award
Presented by: Paul Brooks FCILT, Chairman, CILT(UK)
Peter Hendy CBE FCILT, Commissioner, Transport for London
In January 2001, Peter became TfL's Managing Director of Surface Transport and oversaw the revitalisation of London's Buses. In March 2003, his role widened to include the management of the UK's first congestion charge, London's major roads and traffic management, road safety, walking, cycling and the movement of goods.
In July 2005, he was appointed Chair of the Commission for Integrated Transport and Commissioner of Transport for London in February 2006.
He is a Fellow of this Institute and was awarded the CBE in the 2006 New Year's Honours list for services to public transport and the community in London.