Nominees for Logistics Leadership Awards 2025

Award	Description	2024 Winner
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN OPERATION	New for 2025	New for 2025
EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR	Will be won by the individual under 35 who, in the judges’ opinion, has made the most positive contribution to the art and science of logistics and supply chain management in any sector.	(Chris Whittaker - Platt's Transport)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD	This award will be given to an exceptional person who has dedicated her/his whole life to the logistics and supply chain profession demonstrating clear results and a commitment to building successful organisations and teams.	(Andy Page - Business on the move)
GREEN LOGISTICS LEADER	Presented to the individual, team or business which can clearly demonstrate its journey towards zero carbon future for its business and customers.	(Yusen Logistics)
LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIP	Awarded to organisations that can demonstrate supply chain excellence or operational improvement through a real partnership. The winner will demonstrate measurable benefits to both organisations in terms of reduced costs, improved customer service and operational efficiency.	(Miniclipper Logistics)
WAREHOUSING LEADER OF THE YEAR	This award recognises the outstanding leadership in warehouse management, operations, development, and innovation which creates a step change in customer service and excellent operational performance.	(Boughey Distribution)
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT	Putting people first with clear goals and strategies is a must for progressive businesses. This category winner can be a manufacturer, retailer, logistics provider, SM haulier, freight forwarder and independent warehousing business.	(Irish Freight Solutions)
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR	This award will be won by the logistics innovation that has made a real difference to its customers.	(TBA)
MILITARY LOGISITICS TEAM OF THE YEAR	Presented in the memory of Lt Col Paul Holder RLC. Paul was the first active member of the Armed Forces to be Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, the City of London Livery Company for the transport industry.	(TBA)
MILITARY LOGISITICS LEADER OF THE YEAR	Presented in the memory of Lt Col Paul Holder RLC. Paul was the first active member of the Armed Forces to be Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, the City of London Livery Company for the transport industry.	(TBA)
FREIGHT LEADER OF THE YEAR	This award recognises the contribution SME businesses make to improving customers’ supply chains and logistics operations though being agile, flexible, and responsive to fast changing demands made on them.	(Allseas Global Logistics)
LOGISTICS LEADER OF THE YEAR	Presented to the logistics leader who can clearly demonstrate that his/her company’s supply chain is delivering excellent customer satisfaction, operational improvements and helping to sustain continued business growth.	(Adam Bessant Hovis)