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IoC National Courier Awards
The third President of the Institute of Couriers has been announced at the National Courier Awards Oct 22nd 2024.
The hottest secret in the express sector was revealed at the National Courier Awards, IOC Vice President Sir John Hayes was on stage to reveal that the next President of the IOC will be Lord Patrick McLoughlin - The Rt. Hon. the Lord McLoughlin CH.
Founding President was Viscount, Lord Falkland, he handed the baton to Lord Peter Hendy, Lord Peter took the DfT Ministers role for new Govt this year and stepped down. Oct 22nd all was revealed as the IOC announced the third President of the Institute.
Countdown to National Courier Awards
Largest nomination number ever for 2024.
Fifty make shortlisting - bike, van contract and office categories.
Services to industry award expected.
Special ambassadors of our sector to be recognised.
It's time to book your seat and be ready to rattle the clappers.
For 2024, the awards will close with a super hero category and the announcement of new services to industry winner.
Add to all the excitement as awards guests will welcome the new IOC President.
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-Brooks.
Take a look at the shortlist here
The Superheroes of 2024
IOC CEO, Dr Tracey Worth, ‘I welcome you to join the celebration of the 28th year of these annual independent national awards, ‘It is simply amazing'. Resilience is the backbone of our industry, from two-wheel to the ever-changing technology used by those who represent this professional and qualified industry. All in the express industry - national, regional organisations large and small, are welcome.’ We return to Drapers' Hall, City of London, there are Curly Wurlys, a gala dinner and the clappers return. Govt departments confirmed to attend include DFT, DFE, DEFRA and DVS. Top tip is the puffin bird will walk the route of parade for an outing with the Lord Mayor of London, Michael Mainelli.
Format remains, a network and natter reception of the whos who of express logistics. The awards will open with corporate awards and then a big focus on individuals, every winner on stage. A final moment of the evening to announce a rare life services to industry fellow is expected. The awards are independent and not sponsored. 2024 sees the largest nomination group ever put forward.
The National Courier Awards recognise the best of the best in the courier industry - from wheels to office, contract and military. A gala evening celebrating excellence from courier companies large and small, regional and national footprint alongside each other in a unique network of all things courier.
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Judges sat for the National Courier Awards Oct 27th 2015
Best of the best have raised the bar with a UK spread of courier industry excellence.
Courier industry Graded Awesome by the 2015 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
Robert Reid TNT, Joe Dodd City Link, Brian Anderson DHL, David Hosler GLH
-A courier driver who went above and beyond his job role
-Highway agency support to get the package delivered.
-Customer comments, 'he played a blinder for us.'
-Public spirited and brave
Ivor Skinner. Job Title: Director / Co-Secretary, Age: 66, Years in Industry: 25
Full house success for National Courier Awards as fellows of the Institute of Couriers recognised best of the best with four nations of winners at the Institute of Directors in a gala bash of who's who in the courier logistics industry.
Norman Baker MP, Minister for Transport was delighted to announce the Judging panel for National Couriers Awards 2012.
The Master Carmen elect, Cmdr Robin Bawtree joins the Minister Norman Baker.
The magnitude of the responsibility involved in the safe and secure escort of the nation's classified postal material cannot be overstated and to be involved in the Postal and Courier specialisation for almost 50 years (and counting) is nothing short of remarkable.
Reception of the sold out 2013 National Courier Awards at the Institute of Directors in London was awash with gossip of Royal Mail privatisation as friends and colleagues, regional and national networked on a year's adventures in the business of logistics. There was no doubt 2013 saw the attendance of more courier companies from more regions, large and small than have ever been in one room before.
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.
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