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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