Adrian Smith, Chair of the Judging Panel, commented...
The National Courier Awards are a unique opportunity to enhance the sector, a very special event to recognise the best of the best in courier and express final mile. 2017 was the biggest group of nominations in the twenty one year history of the awards, every short-listed nomination at this level is a winner to be on the vote sheet today. When the votes of the panel are counted the very best of the best will be taking home the silver c courier awards on Oct 17th. I urge you to be sure of your diary and be at the event representing our sector.
National Courier Awards nominations were tightly contested across all categories, Military nominations for logistics in regular, reserve and private sector are set to recognise deliveries in austere locations under pressure, two wheel, four wheel and contract categories were of exceptional quality this year. The office category has seen an exceptional set of nominations. Presidential awards will include education, corporate safety, team award, electric consolidation, customer services and message to the public. A top apprentice is expected to be recognised and senior academics from across the UK are expected on stage to recognise the graduate management winner. Highest award of services to industry is tipped to be delivered in 2017 for the twenty-first year of the awards.
IoC President Viscount, Lord Falkland will open the gala event on Oct 17th, Honorary Fellow, Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell will be on hand to help dish out the silver C courier awards alongside key industry VIPs; It's in the diary of Minister John Hayes, Livery Masters of the Carmen and Information Technologists are also confirmed.
National Courier Awards - celebrating 21 years. The twenty-first year party is expected to be a bumper event, celebrating best of the best front line express from consolidation to fuel, compliance and customer service in final mile. Fellows in hoods will talk shop and network alongside members and colleagues of a sector with exploding numbers. The awards return again to the IoD in Pall Mall with IoC president, Viscount, Lord Falkland. 2017 will be the twenty-first birthday of the awards.
