The 2023 shortlistings have been made public for both the corporate shortlistings and the individual shortlistings.
Take a look at the best of the best in final mile last mile express delivery.
The National Courier Awards are independent and without sponsorship, they recognise everyone in the express final mile sector. The winners remain a secret until the evening of the awards, winners must be present to be awarded one of the prestigious National Courier Awards.
The panel of judges is chaired by Simon Allan-Brookes. The 2023 panel is made up of, external members, Phil Martin DfT, Charlotte Bosworth CEO Innovate UK, Sue Tilly LLEP & Carl Widdowson DWP. IOC sector chairs, Andy Magromallis & Richard England. Operator members, Justin Moore, Natalie Wainwright & Rob Scott. IOC chair Carl Lomas and IOC CEO Dr Tracey Worth.
National Courier Award shortlisters for 2023
The Institute of Couriers has announced The National Courier Awards shortlisting success.
The nominations are split in two streams, one stream for corporates, a second stream for individuals including drivers, sortation and office.
The individual shortlisters for the National Courier Awards are broken down into five categories for 2023, apprentices, two wheel, four wheel, contract and office.
The nomination headline for each individual is listed below their name.
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Individual Shortlist for 2023
Apprentice – Next generation
-CitySprint Ruben Sandu
-TOLL Group Remi Colin
2-Wheels – two-wheelers
Peter Powley Santis Global motorcycle courier
Motorcycle courier - Early or late, rain or shine – always inclined to say yes.
Jaime Santos Santis Global motorcycle courier
Motorcycle Courier – We can set our watch by him. A great relationship with everyone.
4 Wheels
Augustus Afowowe CitySprint Sheffield van courier
Sheffield Van driver - Customer recognition - hits 5/5 stars on Trustpilot
Jess Armstrong DPD Newcastle - Electric Van driver
First-place winner of EV driver of the year for her national brand.
Ian Avery CitySprint Oxford van driver
At delivery found elderly man in distress – found carers detail, waited for ambulance.
Asim Bashir Trax Express Birmingham - APC
100 APC depots vote for driver of the year driver of the year
Ian Bond CitySprint Cambridge Van courier
Ten-year outstanding depot record. Exemplary delivery of national events.
Jack Butler Absolutely London electric van driver PAYE
Level of customer care shines through. A driver who is a customer car exec.
Dean Emerson Van Driver Yodel Coventry
Almost one million parcels delivered. 818 customer support comments
Nigel Hatwood Yodel Coventry Van Driver
35 years - Exceptional performance in the workplace has been nothing short of inspirational.
Alan Hill Yodel Lincoln Van neighbourhood courier
Van driver swaps from four to two wheels in face of extraordinary impact of external event.
Dave Hostler GLH Luton Van Driver
Luton van driver services to UCLH London Medical delivery
Sheyzad Hussain CitySprint Heathrow Electric Van Driver
10 years exceptional dedication. Client says impeccable service.
Tylo Jamieson DB Couriers Manchester Same day van driver
Going above and beyond his duty to save life.
Lucy McGrath CitySprint Plymouth van courier
Van courier responds to panic call from A&E to support oxygen cylinder delivery.
Iain Muir EVRi Blackburn Van driver
Van driver who has become a pillar of his community and 'always goes above and beyond'.
Damien Szysz Absolutely Park Royal Van Driver
Motivated and confident - Go to person communication with new starters on fleet.
Contract Category
Karl Davis CitySprint
Over 200 5* reviews from contract customers.
Ruben Esmera TVS SCS
Profound impact across different sites sharing regional variations of best practice.
Calvin Francis Smiths News
42 years’ service epitomising commitment and dedication. 73 years young.
Scott Hattrill Menzies Distribution
Total focus on the end customer – relationship and partnership.
Malcolm Higgins CitySprint
Library contract support - multiple independent library nominations.
Martin Hilder TVS SCS
Forty years – pivotal moment of brand merger to deliver seamless transition.
Katy Lytton TVS SCS
22 Years – remarkable work ethic – an inspiration to others.
Marcus Pordoy TVS SCS
Monumental impact in new project to match couriers to loads.
Wayne Roberts HBC Logistics
Pivotal asset and adapted the business to expansion and move.
Kai Seymour Santis Global
Brilliant diplomat – future steps in sector - moving to driving lessons for next size vehicle.
Andrew Smith CitySprint
Exemplary satisfaction levels. Contract feedback outstanding reaching 100%
Ronnie Smith Santis Global
He makes it seem easy – developed brilliant relationship with customers.
Office Category
Yomi Akosile eCourier Linkedin Ambassador
Courier ambassador behind the Monday Motivation logistics posts on Linkedin.
Shaun Buchanan TVS SCS Reading Controller
Strong relationship with fleet members – Above and beyond for new hires.
Tracy Costaras Absolutely London Customer Service Manager
During a fire in a building opposite she negotiated road access to depot.
Bryan Duncan Viking Leicester Carrier Manager
Thinking differently to significantly bring down claims.
Mervyn Hayes Absolutely London Same day controller
21 years – Controller who is Life and soul of same day operations.
Andrew Hodgkinson Absolutely Heathrow Operations executive
13 years – Our brand in his blood – never a task too big – Helps anyone.
Dave Hyland CitySprint Home worker Sales support Team
32 years exceptional service excellence – 3 client testimonials
Steve Main Smiths News Swindon
Facilitating a 40% saving in pre-run mileage. Reducing mileage and emissions in the final mile
Kelly Murray Yodel IT Home worker
Writes training material and creates the courier instruction videos.
Bevile Ngilana CitySprint Controller Manchester
Controller working outside the box to resolve issues
Martine Nicholson TVS SCS Glasgow Regional Manager
Turning challenge into opportunity, cross-collaboration, versatility, and stewardship.
Michael Peterson CitySprint Oxford
Delivering the Courier Membership scheme.
Shelly Phillips Santis Global Account Manager
Just gets on with what’s in front of her.
Martin Reaves Ops Manager Courier Company Nationwide
Super busy Nine years of outstanding contribution - Supporting relocation.
Andy Renshaw Viking Logistics operations
20 years - True leader, significant impact with new three-hour window for Ireland.
Laura Rintoul CitySprint Management Accountant Redhill
Courier Pay Administrator, juggling multiple tasks, meticulous detail reference.
Justin Roberts TVS SCS Sales Office
Sales champion and inspiration to all of us.
Jessica Rodriquens CitySprint London
Courier Communications Manager, e-learning video, benefiting the entire business.
Hayley Routledge CitySprint Operations Manager Warwick
Growing the chilled and ambient delivery service for the MOD and transforming it into a national service.
Sophie Scoot Santis Global Accounts
Working Mom – Soaks up the work on a daily basis.
Geoff Small HBC Logistics Customer services representative
Put simply – Our company wouldn’t be the same without him.
Kasia Szpilska CitySprint Bristol Courier Communications Manager
The best customer experience you can imagine and a mentor for her colleagues.
Karen Thompson Reliance Rainham Operations Manager
13 years bringing positive impact to our company.
Carl Walton Yodel Northampton Regional Manager
Courier to Regional Manager – 24 Years - Making team feel like a family.
Carmen Wrighten Viking H&S manager
Customer focused H&S leader generating great H&S culture.
Gobitha Yogeswaran CitySprint London Compliance Officer
Spearheading the development of a revolutionary courier management platform.
Individual Shortlist for 2023
IOC announced the corporate shortlisters for 2023
National Courier Awards top three shortlisters in the corporate categories
Corporate awards are for company actions in a variety of categories, It’s a bumper year with three Step Change shortlisters. The most prestigious ‘Step Change’ award is given where a company has brought change to the sector.
There is a green Eco award, a Special Impact award and a road safety award.
Government departments supporting the sector are also shortlisted for special recognition.
A rare life services to sector award is tipped to be handed out at the 2023 National Courier Awards.
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Corporate Shortlist for 2023
Nominations bringing step change to the Express sector for 2023
-Parcels to rail by Varamis
-Robots to ten cities by DPD
-Royal Mail drones to Highlands and Islands
Nominations for Eco and Clean Air change for 2023
-Evri for half million EV cargo bike delivery target
-DPD wetlands project with RSPB
-DX with IKEA EV fleet
-O’Donovan – Waste clean air in final mile
Special Corporate Impact awards shortlist for 2023
-Yodel supporting vulnerable customers
-Whistl Homeless connect packs
-Smiths News recycle from delivery
Special recognition shortlist for Govt Depts supporting our sector
-TfL on London EV charging infrastructure
-DfT re-launch Think campaign
-HSE on best practice for shift workers
Teams awards
-Absolutely Lloyds pharmacy project
-GS Couriers APC depot of the year
-Smiths News Gas leak relocation action.
Individual Shortlist for 2023