The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK has announced the finalists for its esteemed 2026 Awards for Excellence.
This year's competition, marking the 33rd annual ceremony, has attracted high-quality entries across 12 diverse categories, reflecting the enthusiasm and innovation within the UK's logistics, transport, and supply chain sectors.
Due to take place on Thursday 24 September at the East Midlands Conference Centre, the awards ceremony will celebrate outstanding achievements in a variety of areas. The finalists represent a cross-section of the industry, from established corporations to emerging start-ups, all demonstrating exceptional contributions to their respective fields.
"As usual we've been overwhelmed by the quality of our finalists who really do represent the very best of our industry. From rising stars to innovators, their dedication to advancing logistics and transport is inspiring to us all - encouraging us to go further and aim higher. I also want to take the opportunity to recognise every one of our members who have navigated a truly testing year, your continued loyalty and dedication have not gone unnoticed."
The CILT (UK) Awards for Excellence have long been recognised as a hallmark of distinction within the sector. The event promises to be a celebration of the talent, innovation, and dedication that continues to drive the logistics, transport, and supply chain sectors forward in the face of global challenges.
The selection process was conducted by a panel of industry professionals, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each entry.
With thanks to our headline sponsor: Toyota
Award Category 2026 Finalists are:
Adaptive Capacity – Strategic & Organisational Resilience
Army Logistics Branch, Sea Mounting Centre
GB Global Government & Defence
GXO/BAE Systems
Excellence in Environmental Impact
Leidos Europe/Kuehne & Nagel, NAD Group, Ministry of Defence
VEV and Stagecoach
Whistl
Excellence in Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Customer1st (UK) Ltd
Whistl
XPO Logistics
Excellence in Operations and Supply Chain Management
DHL Supply Chain/BP pulse
NAD Group, Puma Disposal Team, Ministry of Defence
Simply Supply Chain/ASDA/ORCA Software
Excellence in Passenger Transport
Edwards Coaches
Ridango/National Express
Torbay Council/WSP/Stagecoach
Excellence in People & Culture
Road to Logistics CIC/Sysco Group
The Very Group
Excellence in the use of Technology
Iron Mountain & Dexory
Transport for London
WSP/National Highways/Univrses AB
Logistics Best Practice
NAD Group, Ministry of Defence
SEC Storage
Logistics Research Network
Cardiff University/Tower Cold Chain
University of Southampton/Versapak International Ltd/Inteliports/Solent Transport
Operational Excellence in Logistics & Transport
Bicester Transport
NAS Group, Ministry of Defence
THG Fulfil
Rising Star
Pawel Zaremba - L D Collins & Co Ltd
Samuel J Shirley – Shirley Transport Solutions Limited
Zack Magnussen – Mountain Warehouse
Unsung Hero
· Eva Beard – Defence Supply Chain Operations and Movements Visa Section
· Jonathan Cain – Royal Air Force
· Kirsty Liggins – Ministry of Defence, NAD Group
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