Talent in Logistics 2018 Awards finalists announced

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Exceptional apprentices, materials handling equipment operators and LGV drivers have been shortlisted, as well as managers, trainers, instructors, training teams and training providers. Finalists are from companies of every size across the supply chain, including several well-known organisations, such as Lidl, Royal Mail, Wilko, Hasbro, Wincanton and Kuehne and Nagel.

See the full list of Talent in Logistics Awards 2018 finalists here:

http://www.talentinlogistics.co.uk/2018-finalists/

Finalists have been chosen by a group of expert judges from across the industry, including representatives from BIFA (British International Freight Association), BITA (British Industrial Truck Association), CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport), FLTA (Fork Lift Truck Association), FTA (Freight Transport Association), FSDF, (Food Storage and Distribution Federation), JAUPT (Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training), the National Register of LGV Instructors, RHA (Road Haulage Association) and Think Logistics.

The judging panel also included Editors from event media partners Freight Industry Times, Forkliftaction, Handling & Storage Solutions, SHD Logistics, Training Journal, Transport Operator, Truck and Track and Warehousing Logistics International.

The winners of the Talent in Logistics Awards will be revealed during a black-tie event on 21^st June 2018 at the Telford International Centre in the West Midlands. Following a drinks reception and three-course meal, special guest Jeff Stelling, host of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday, will present the awards.

With after-dinner entertainment from Queen-tribute act Flash, as seen on BBC TV, and attendees from some of the leading organisations in transport and logistics, the Talent in Logistics Awards provide an unrivalled opportunity to network with potential suppliers and customers in a fun and exciting atmosphere. It also provides businesses with a chance to attend with customers, demonstrating their commitment to nurturing future industry talent and thanking them for their business, or to invite their valued team members, rewarding excellence and celebrating together.

To secure tickets for the Talent in Logistics Awards visit www.talentinlogistics.co.uk/buy-tickets/ - limited places are available.

Businesses can also book a whole table at the event and benefit from a discounted rate.

The shortlisted finalists for the Talent in Logistics Awards 2018 are:

Apprentice of the Year

Amy Stevens - Viamaster
Emily Luff - CEMEX UK Ltd
Jon Covington - Euro Car Parts Ltd
Jonathan Poole - Royal Mail
Sam Smith - Greenshields Cowie & Co. Ltd

Training Manager of the Year

Johnny Hallsworth - Wincanton
Lucy Orchiston - Euro Car Parts Ltd
Nikki Hale - BJB Lift Trucks
Rob Boughen - Atlas LGV Training
Steve Rose - Gregory Distribution Ltd
Su Thomas - Newcroft Training

Training Programme of the Year

Drive another day - Professional Football Association & Pertemps Driver Training
Health, Safety and Driver Training Programme -- Wincanton
MHE Training Review 2017 - Unipart
Logistics Management Development Initiative (LMDI) - Lidl
Terrorism Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) CPC training - Fleet Source

Training Team of the Year

David Watson
FLT Training - Birmingham Tea
Health, Safety, Driver Training & Development Team (Co-op Contract) - Wincanton
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T2 Training- Euro Car Parts Ltd
Warehouse Training Team - Retail Logistics - Wincanton

H&S Leader of the Year

Beverley Knight - Palletforce
Chris Bradley - Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions Ltd
Fahad Al-Raba'ani -- Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Jennifer Flaherty - Wincanton

Forklift Operator of the Year -- sponsored by UniCarriers UK Ltd.

Anthony Murray - Cleland McIver
Craig Colbeck -- PPG
Craig Powell - PPG
Dale Smith -- Wilko Retail Ltd
Darren Field - Wilko Retail Ltd
David Tyrell - Wilko Retail Ltd
Gerald Clinton - Lyreco
Janet Gladwin - Wilko Retail Ltd
Joseph Wilson - Wincanton B&Q
Kris Scarborough - Wilko Retail Ltd
Leighton Hughes - Hasbro
Lewis Walton - Lloyd Ltd
Matthew Vassallo - Hasbro
Michael Hunt - Wilko Retail Ltd
Nuno Tomas - Shoreline Engineering
Paul Wood - CD Medical
Peter Friston
Robbie Wilson - Aggreko
Samantha Tyson - PPG
Steve Wells - Hasbro

Forklift Instructor of the Year

Andrew Blatch - Elliott
Antony Smith - UK Industries Training
Gavin Layer - Kuehne + Nagel
James Bell - Chris Sales FLT Training
Kenneth Saward - Mentor Training
Mark Dobson - Ceva Logistics
Paul Lumb - Wincanton
Richard Clayton - RTC Training
Simon Harvey - Wincanton
Stephen Reynard - Cofresco Operations UK
Sue Massey - SIM Training Services Ltd
Tom Williams - Wiltshire Transport Training Ltd

LGV Driver of the Year -- sponsored by Kuehne + Nagel Driver Academy

Daniel Babong - Alan Firmin Ltd
Paul Ibbotson - Matthew Kibble Transport Ltd
Tony McCafferty -- Murphy Plant Ltd

LGV Instructor of the Year

Charlie Ballam - SCF Driver Training
Golman Gurung - Mainstream
Jamie King - Wiltshire Transport Training Ltd
Nicky Hanson - 2 Start Ltd
Nigel Irwin - Ken Irwin Class One Driver Training

Driver CPC Instructor of the Year

Jeff Cairns - System Group
Kevin Gibson - Specialist Training & Consultancy Services Ltd
Michael Ferran - Transport Consulting Company
Nigel Monk - Specialist Training & Consultancy Services Ltd
Ross Lockett - Advance Logistics Support

Warehouse Manager of the Year -- sponsored by Linde Sterling Ltd.

Marc Cowan - Dolphin International
Mark Briscoe - Unipart Logistics
Scott Seedhouse - Euro Car Parts

Forklift Training Provider of the Year

2 Start Ltd
FLT Training Ltd
Phoenix Training
Small Training Solutions
Stackers Training

Driver CPC Training Provider of the Year

Driver Hire Training
JK Transport
JM Trucking Ltd
Pertemps Driver Training

LGV Driver Training Provider of the Year -- sponsored by Pertemps Driver Training Ltd.

2 Start Ltd
Goldstar Transport
Ken Irwin Class One
Martin's Driver Training

Transport Manager of the Year

Andrea Gardner - Bullet Express
Mark Tolley - Guess Express Transport

Lifetime Contribution Award 2018

Andy Kaye - Bis Henderson Group
Dave Brazier - Euro Car Parts Ltd
David Cormack - System Group Ltd
Les Steers - Martin's Driver Training

For more information, visit www.talentinlogistics.co.uk, email [email protected], or call +44(0)1952 520 216.

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