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The post code table signposts are set, the clappers are ready, the Curly Wurlies await.
Nominations are coming in, it's time to secure your table with a call to IOC CEO Dr Tracey Worth 07976 263745

The 30th National Courier Awards, three decades recognises 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 from postcode indexed tables to clapper rattlers and Curly Wurlys, we celebrate the very best of final mile.
2026 has exceptional category entries from two wheels to four, dedicated contract and office. The event date is Tuesday Oct 27th . Awards open with bubbles for a network and natter reception of the Who's Who of express logistics. All in the express industry national, regional organisations large and small are welcome. The event is inclusive, aimed at our front line; dress code is business. This is about our people and the awards have gained an impressive reputation for celebrating those people. Rattling the clappers, munching the Curly Wurlys and celebrating excellence.
The awards are independent and not sponsored. 2026 is set to see an amazing list of nominees to make the task of Simon Brookes, chair of the judging panel, harder than ever before. Ending the evening, a final moment to announce the best-kept secret in the sector, a rare Services to Industry Fellow is expected for 2026.
It's time to be ready to rattle the clappers for the thirty year celebration, three decades of the National Courier Awards – Tuesday Oct 22nd 2026
For 2026, the awards will close with return of the super-hero category and the announcement of new services to industry winner.
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, but, winners must be present to be awarded one of the prestigious National Courier Awards. The panel of judges is chaired by Simon Brooks.
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.
The judges have sat for the 2017 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.
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