Inst of Couriers National Courier Awards panel - Individual shortlistings announced

National courier awards - First public view of the shortlisting’s of individuals for the 2023 awards to be hosted evening Oct seventeenth

Holding the silver C National Courier awards. First photo of the panel of judges who sat for the National Courier Awards. Panel chair Simon Allan-Brookes, ‘It’s a privilege to look over the service and recognition of the best of the best in our express sector.’

The 2023 shortlisting’s have been made public for both the corporate shortlisting’s and the individual shortlisting’s. Take a look at the best of the best in final mile last mile express delivery.

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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.

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The panel of judges is chaired by Simon Allan-Brookes. The 2023 panel is made up of, external members, Phil Martin DfT, Charlotte Bosworth CEO Innovate UK, Sue Tilly LLEP & Carl Widdowson DWP. IOC sector chairs, Andy Magromallis & Richard England. Operator members, Justin Moore, Natalie Wainwright & Rob Scott. IOC chair Carl Lomas and IOC CEO Dr Tracey Worth.

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National Courier Award short-listers for 2023?

The individual shortlisters for the national courier awards are broken down into five categories for 2023, apprentices, two wheel, four wheel, contract and office. Th nomination headline for each individual is listed below their name.

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Apprentice – Next generation

CitySprint ?????????? Ruben Sandu?????

TOLL Group ?????? Remi Colin ????????

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2-Wheels – Two, two wheelers.

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Peter Powley???? Santis Global motorcycle courier

Motorcycle courier - Early or late, rain or shine – always inclined to say yes.

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Jaime Santos???? Santis Global motorcycle courier

Motorcycle Courier – We can set our watch by him. A great relationship with everyone.

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4-Wheels?????

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Augustus Afowowe???????? CitySprint Sheffield ?????? ?van courier

Sheffield Van driver - Customer recognition - hits 5/5 stars on Trustpilot

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Jess Armstrong? DPD Newcastle -? Electric Van driver

First-place winner of EV driver of the year for her national brand.

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Ian Avery??????????? CitySprint Oxford??????????? van driver

At delivery found elderly man in distress – ?found carers detail, waited for ambulance.

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Asim Bashir ?????? Trax Express Birmingham - APC

100 APC depots vote for driver of the year driver of the year

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Ian Bond???????????? CitySprint Cambridge ??? Van courier

Ten-year outstanding depot record. ?Exemplary delivery of national events.

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Jack Butler ??????? Absolutely ???????? ?London electric van driver PAYE

Level of customer care shines through. A driver who is a customer car exec.

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Dean Emerson?? Van Driver ???????? Yodel Coventry

Almost one million parcels delivered. ?818 customer support comments

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Nigel Hatwood? Yodel Northampton????????????????????? Van Driver

35 years - Exceptional performance in the workplace has been nothing short of inspirational.

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Alan Hill?????????????? Yodel???? Lincoln? ?????????????? Van neighbourhood courier ??????

Van driver swaps from four to two wheels in face of extraordinary impact of external event.

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Dave Hostler????? ?????????????? GLH?????? Luton Van Driver

Luton van driver services to UCLH London Medical delivery

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Sheyzad Hussain????????????? CitySprint Heathrow ???? Electric Van Driver

10 years exceptional dedication. Client says impeccable service.

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Tylo Jamieson??? ?????????????? DB Couriers Manchester? ?Same day van driver

Going above and beyond his duty to save life.

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Lucy McGarth??? CitySprint Plymouth ?van courier

Van courier responds to panic call from A&E to support oxygen cylinder delivery.

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Iain Muir???????????? EVRi Blackburn Van driver

Van driver who has become a pillar of his community and 'always goes above and beyond'.

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Damien Szysz ?? ?????????????? Absolutely Park Royal??? Van Driver

Motivated and confident - Go to person communication with new starters on fleet.

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Contract Category

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Karl Davis??????????? CitySprint

Over 200 5* reviews from contract customers.

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Ruben Esmera?? ?????????????? TVS SCS

Profound impact across different sites sharing regional variations of best practice.

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Calvin Francis???? ?????????????? Smiths News

42 years’ service epitomising commitment and dedication. 73 years young.

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Scott Hattrill?????? ?????????????? Viking Raja

Total focus on the end customer – relationship and partnership.

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Malcolm Higgins ???????????? CitySprint

Library contract support - multiple independent library nominations.

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Martin Hilder???? ?????????????? TVS SCS

Forty years – pivotal moment of brand merger to deliver seamless transition.

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Katy Lytton???????? ?????????????? TVS SCS

22 Years – remarkable work ethic – an inspiration to others.

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Marcus Pordoy? TVS SCS

Monumental impact in new project to match couriers to loads.

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Wayne Roberts HBC Logistics

Pivotal asset and adapted the business to expansion and move.

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Kai Seymour????? ?????????????? Santis Global

Brilliant diplomat – future steps in sector - moving to driving lessons for next size vehicle.

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Andrew Smith?? ?????????????? CitySprint

Exemplary satisfaction levels. Contract feedback outstanding reaching 100%

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Ronnie Smith???? ?????????????? Santis Global

He makes it seem easy – developed brilliant relationship with customers.

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Office Category

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Yomi Akosile????? ?????????????? eCourier ???????????? Linkedin Ambassador

Courier ambassador behind the Monday Motivation logistics posts on Linkedin.

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Shaun Buchanan???????????? TVS SCS Reading Controller

Strong relationship with fleet members – Above and beyond for new hires.

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Tracy Costaras?? Absolutely London ???????? Customer Service Manager

During a fire in a building opposite she negotiated road access to depot.

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Bryan Duncan??? ?????????????? Viking?? Leicester ??????????? Carrier Manager

Thinking differently to significantly bring down claims.

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Mervyn Hayes????????????????? Absolutely London ???????? Same day controller

21 years – Controller who is Life and soul of same day operations.

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Andrew Hodgkinson?????? Absolutely Heathrow???? Operations executive

13 years – Our brand in his blood – never a task too big – Helps anyone.

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Dave Hyland????? CitySprint??????????? Home worker Sales support Team

32 years exceptional service excellence – 3 client testimonials

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Steve Main??????????????????????? Smiths News???????????????????? Swindon

Facilitating a 40% saving in pre-run mileage. Reducing mileage and emissions in the final mile

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Katie Murray???? ?????????????? Yodel??????????????????? IT Home worker

Writes training material and creates the courier instruction videos.

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Bevile Ngilana ? ?????????????? CitySprint??????????? Controller Manchester

Controller working outside the box to resolve issues

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Martine Nicholson????????? TVS SCS Glasgow Regional Manager

Turning challenge into opportunity, cross-collaboration, versatility, and stewardship.

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Michael Peterson??????????? ?????????????? CitySprint?????????????????????????? Oxford

Delivering the Courier Membership scheme.

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Shelly Phillips??? ?????????????? Santis Global????? Account Manager

Just gets on with what’s in front of her.

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Martin Reaves ? Ops Manager ?????????????????? Courier Company Nationwide

Super busy Nine years of outstanding contribution - Supporting relocation.

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Andy Renshaw? Viking????????????????? Logistics operations

20 years - True leader, significant impact with new three-hour window for Ireland.

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Laura Rintoul???? CitySprint??????????? Management Accountant Redhill

Courier Pay Administrator, juggling multiple tasks, meticulous detail reference.

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Justin Roberts??? ?????????????? TVS SCS Sales Office

Sales champion and inspiration to all of us.

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Jessica Rodriquens????????? ?????????????? CitySprint?????????????????????????? London

Courier Communications Manager, e-learning video, benefiting the entire business.

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Hayley Routledge??????????? CitySprint??????????? Operations Manager Warwick

Growing the chilled and ambient delivery service for the MOD and transforming it into a national service.

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Sophie Scoot????? ?????????????? Santis Global???????????????????? Accounts

Working Mom – Soaks up the work on a daily basis.

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Geoff Small?? HBC Logistics????????? Customer services representative

Put simply – Our company wouldn’t be the same without him.

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Kasia Szpilska???? CitySprint Bristol? ?Courier Communications Manager

The best customer experience you can imagine and a mentor for her colleagues.

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Karen Thompson???????????? Reliance????????????? Rainham Operations Manager

13 years bringing positive impact to our company.

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Carl Walton??????? Yodel???? Northampton Regional Manager

Courier to Regional Manager – 24 Years - Making team feel like a family.

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Carmen Wrighten??????????? ?????????????? Viking????????????????? H&S manager

Customer focused H&S leader generating great H&S culture.

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Gobitha Yogeswaran?????? CitySprint?????????? London Compliance Officer

Spearheading the development of a revolutionary courier management platform.

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