Some of the biggest names in the UK’s logistics and transport industry feature on the shortlist for this year’s prestigious awards event. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has announced the list of finalists for the twelve categories that form part of this highly anticipated annual event. 

One of the major highlights of the Institute’s calendar, the Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner 2014 will take place on the evening of Thursday 2nd October 2014, at the London Lancaster Hotel, hosted by television sports presenter and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Chris Hollins. 

The Awards will honour individuals, companies and other organisations, who and which have made major contributions to achieving higher and ever improving standards in logistics and transport operations during the last year.  

You can be one of the first to know who has won a coveted award by booking yourself at this prestigious event - you will be in good company. 
And the finalists are...

Development of People
Sponsored by Syncreon
Finalists:
. Clipper Logistics
. Jaguar Land Rover
. Novus

Environmental Improvement
Sponsored by Road Haulage Association
Finalists:
. CEVA Logistics
. Stagecoach Manchester
. Transport for Greater Manchester

Freight Transport Best Practice
Sponsored by Telogis
Finalists:
. Abbey Logistics Group
. Pallet-Track Limited
. Panasonic and DHL Supply Chain

Information Management
Sponsored by BiS Henderson
Finalists:
. Palletline
. Transport for London
. uTrack Software Solutions

Journalist of the Year
Sponsored by Norbert Dentressangle
Finalists:
. Paul Clifton FCILT
. Roger Ford FCILT Comp IRSE
. Christian Wolmar

Passenger Transport Best Practice
Sponsored by GHD
Finalists:
. Transport for Greater Manchester
. Transport for London
. Traveline Cymru

Safety
Sponsored by Great Bear
Finalists:
. Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company
. Transport for London
. United Biscuits

Supply Chain Best Practice
Sponsored by Unipart Logistics
Finalists:
. Telefonica Supply Chain and DHL Supply Chain
. TVS Supply Chain Solutions
. Yusen Logistics and Santa Maria

Transport Policy, Planning and Implementation
Sponsored by Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited
Finalists:
. London Borough of Bexley
. Luton Borough Council in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council
. Transport for London

Vulnerable Road Users Safety
Sponsored by Transport for London
Finalists:
. CEMEX UK Operations Ltd
. FM Conway
. Laing O’Rourke

Warehouse Operations
Sponsored by Toyota Material Handling (UK)
Finalists:
. John Lewis
. Norbert Dentressangle Logistics UK Limited in partnership with House of Fraser
. Vasanta Group

Young Manager of the Year
Sponsored by Hays
Finalists:
. Isabella Austin, Client Account Manager, Collect+
. Joseph Bryan, Retail Project Manager, Norbert Dentressangle
. Matthew Pocock, Head of Train Planning & Strategic Timetable Development, Cross Country

Other awards to be presented on the evening:
CILT(UK) Certificate in Logistics and Transport Student of the Year Award
Sponsored by Page Personnel Logistics
CILT(UK) Diploma in Logistics and Transport Student of the Year Award
Sponsored by Michael Page Logistics
The Sir Robert Lawrence Award
Sponsored by DHL Supply Chain

Do you want to celebrate with the finalists, sponsors and guests? To book your place/table, contact: Tara-Chelise Betts. Tel: 01536 740151. Email: tara.betts@ciltuk.org.uk

For further information on how you can be involved with sponsorship opportunities contact: Allison Glandfield. Tel: 01536 740125. Email: allison.glandfield@ciltuk.org.uk

Enter for the CILT Awards 2015
For information on how to enter the Annual Awards for Excellence 2015, contact: Tara-Chelise Betts. Tel: 01536 740151. Email: tara.betts@ciltuk.org.uk