Richard Howard FIoC (seated) chaired the panel at the offices of the Carmen livery in the City of London. Judges line up from left Tracey Worth Co-ordinator, Len Rainford FFIoC Sameday UK, Justin Moore FIoc CitySprint, Greg Hoy FIoC Excel Couriers, David Brown Prestige Couriers, Chris Hodder BMF Political Advisor, Rob Scott FIoC GLH, Mick Davies EARS and Carl Lomas MBE IoC.

Judges of the National Courier Awards 2012 have voted.

With the Minister Mike Penning (centre front) Lord Falkland, Tracey Worth and Ian Mutch. Judges for this year are led by Richard Howard FIoC Rush Couriers, Chairman of the judging panel, Mick Davies Ears Communications, Chris Hodder BMF, David Brown Prestige Couriers, Neil Michaeloudis FIoC GLH, Len Rainford FFIoC Sameday UK, Jeffrey Ritterband FFIoC Lewis Day Transport, Justin Moore CitySprint, Greg Hoy FIoC Excel Couriers and Carl Lomas MBE.

Tracey Worth an ex chairman of the National Courier Association and Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport again headed the co-ordination of the panel of judges.

Tracey Worth an ex chairman of the National Courier Association and Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport again heads the co-ordination of the panel of judges.

Kathy Smart City Link & Dennis Coates City Sprint.

Average Age 55, typically 13 years service

Customer: 'she did not give up until she had the answer'

-Unsung hero, a powerhouse behind the scenes.

John Augustin, Rush, Ty Reeves DHL, Micheal Scully CitySprint, Gordon smith TNT

Average Age 40, typically 6 years service

-He is at the core of customer need when change arrives.

-'He has made an incredible impact on how we send our packages with you.'

-Saving patients from serious injury or illness on several occasions.

-The incident detailed shows outstanding integrity.

Luke Turner City Link, Peter Jones Swift, Carl Balfe Citysprint

-His hard work and dedication is exemplary.

-Ambassador and an asset to not only our business, but also our industry.

-Customer testimonial 'He's amazing'

Robert Murray RUSH, Georgina Evans CitySprint, Simon Hurst GLH

Cycles & Motorcycles, girls and boys.

-Awareness that excellent customer service is key to the role.

-Immersing herself fully in the cycle courier world.

-26 years and always willing to assist