Annual Lunch & Awards 2019

Y E A R S

1944-2019

The Dorchester Hotel, London. Thurs 27th June 2019

In this momentous 75th Anniversary year, UKWA will once again be seeking to recognise and honour excellence in our industry – and the UKWA Awards 2019 will be very special indeed.

Winners and finalists will be privileged to be in the company of a VVIP

Guest of Honour, appropriate to the importance of this unique occasion,

to be announced nearer the time.

As usual, around 500 guests will gather at the luxurious London

Dorchester to celebrate outstanding achievement, enjoy an excellent

lunch and network with colleagues and customers.

This year, there will be additional entertainment from award-winning

magician, Ben Hanlin.

So, if you believe your company – or one of your employees – is an

industry top performer and deserves the accolade of a UKWA Award in

this milestone year, let us know.

75We look forward to receiving your entry. Deadline: 3rd May 2019

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Free to enterSimply describe your nomination in a Word document of no more than 1500 words, and attach to the Entry Form by clicking here...

In all categories the judges will be looking for a concise, relevant and interesting narrative that illustrates originality and a responsive orientation towards today’s evolving logistics industry. Wherever possible, nominations should include endorsement from customers, management and/or colleagues as appropriate.

Closing date for submissions is 03 May 2019; shortlisted finalists will be announced 30 May 2019.Winners will be presented with their Award at UKWA’s 75th Anniversary Lunch on 27 June 2019 at The Dorchester, London

AWARD CATEGORIES 2019 SPONSOR 2019

BEST NEW MEMBER

This is a corporate award given to the UKWA member

company showing the highest professional standards of

warehousing on joining the UK Warehousing Association in

the last year; the judges will consider the initial visit reports

of members recommended by the UKWA auditors.

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

For the individual who leads by example and whose

outstanding personal and professional skills are reflected

in an efficient operation, with high levels of productivity,

and a highly motivated team.

YOUNG EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Open to a UKWA member employee up to the the age of 30,

this award goes to a young individual who clearly

demonstrates sound personal attributes and a high level

of competency, combined with an enthusiasm for logistics

and clear potential for the future.

INNOVATIONThis award goes to the company that has demonstrated a

bold and innovative response to the changing market, by the

introduction of new technology, products or processes.

TRAINING

The Training award goes to either an individual or company

that has demonstrated a significant level of personal or team

development, with evidence of tangible benefits derived

specifically from a commitment to training and education

ENVIRONMENT

Awarded to the company that best demonstrates a

commitment to sustainability and the most successful

application of energy efficient processes aimed at cost

savings and/or carbon reduction

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTThis award recognises a new or improved logistics building

or logistics park development and/or investment, that brings

additional capacity to the market

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Awarded to a UKWA member company with a highly

customer focussed culture, showing clear evidence of an

in-depth understanding of customer needs, resulting in

overall and measured customer satisfaction

LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Recognises a highly professional, motivated and well-led

UKWA member company that demonstrates best practice

and total commitment to UKWA's key principles of working

safely, ethically and profitably

CHAIRMAN’S AWARDNominated by the UKWA Chairman, this prestigious award

recognises a special individual who has worked in, and

represented the logistics sector in an exceptional way.

Entry Form

Annual Lunch & Awards 2019

Y E A R S

1944-2019

Event sponsored by:

T: 020 7636 8856 • E: enquiries@ukwa.org.uk • A: 11 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HB • www.ukwa.org.uk

Annual Lunch & Awards 2019

Y E A R S

1944-2019

Event sponsored by:

03 May Deadline for submissions20 May Judging week03 June Finalists announced27 June UKWA Lunch and Awards 2018

Each nomination will be considered by theAwards Committee. Three finalists for eachcategory will be selected and published inthe June edition of Warehouse magazine.

Thereafter the Awards Committee may callfor additional evidence to help in the finalselection process that will take place priorto the presentation ceremony.

The winners will be announced at the annual luncheon to be held at The Dorchester, London on Thursday 27 June 2019.

Awards Procedure

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T: 020 7636 8856 • E: enquiries@ukwa.org.uk • A: 11 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HB • www.ukwa.org.uk

Annual Lunch & Awards 2019

Y E A R S

1944-2019

Event sponsored by:

This high profile industry event, always popular, promises to be a superboccasion this year. To secure your table, we recommend you book earlyas places will be limited and tickets were fully sold out last year.

Ticket cost £200+Vat with 5% discount for table of 10, 10% discount for table of 12.

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