The judges have sat for the 2016 National Courier Awards.

Votes have been taken and the silver C courier awards are waiting for the best of the best in the express courier sector.

Military nominations for logistics in regular, reserve and private sector are set to recognise deliveries in austere locations under pressure.

While the winners are a secret it will be no surprise to expect a standing ovation for the excellence to be recognised in military logistics by the private sector of express and courier.

The 2015 shortlisters for the 19th National Courier Awards gather on the staircase at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London

National Courier Awards distinction for step change in the Industry

Hermes take second year in a row. Presented by Prof. Rod Dubrow-Marshall, University of Derby.

2015 the nineteenth National courier awards.

Three MoD awards presented by the Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Penny Mordaunt MP with Lt. Col. Brett Duxbury - civilian to military, reserve forces and regular army logistics.

Office category National Courier awards 2015

Geographic spread from Newcastle to Milton Keynes and London,  excellence from customer to control, long service, dedication and recognition from team were key to wins in what was this years hardest fought category. Presented by Prof. Rod Dubrow-Marshall, University of Derby.

Contract category National Courier awards 2015

2015 an exceptional group of National courier awards nominations shortlisted. Presented by Prof. Rod Dubrow-Marshall, University of Derby

Four Wheels category National Courier awards 2015

2015 an exceptional group of National courier awards nominations shortlisted, Presented by Sarah Bell, Traffic Commisioner for the West of England

Two Wheels category National Courier awards 2015

2015 an exceptional group of National courier awards nominations shortlisted, Presented by Sarah Bell, Traffic Commisioner for the West of England