David McCutcheon scoops Chairman’s Award at UKWA Awards

“THANK YOU for the miracles, thanks for the madness, for keeping calm and scanning barcodes while the world loses its head, for being innovative in green technologies, for quietly modelling what’s possible when this nation and communities like this act alongside each other to build something of value,” he said.

A highlight was the presentation of the UKWA’s prestigious Chairman’s Award for outstanding contribution to warehousing, which went to David McCutcheon, founder of Bullet Express.

Describing David as one of the industry’s ‘big characters’, retiring UKWA Chair Mike Thomas said: “David is a true entrepreneur, whose passion and commitment has created a highly successful business, inspiring loyalty and affection among his workforce and colleagues. As a UKWA board member he has been a strong advocate for the sector and for the Association, both in his native Scotland and across the UK. David is a worthy winner and undoubtedly represents the very best of our industry.”

Commenting on the success of the event, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle said: “Yet again, our extraordinary Awards for Excellence has proved the highlight of our year. Rob Rinder entertained and genuinely touched our audience with his blend of wicked wit and authenticity, recognising our sector as a ‘cloak wrapped around the UK economy’.”

The winners:

Best New Member – Sponsored by DHL

Winner – Yes! Logistics Solutions

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Digital Innovation Project (Systems) – Sponsored by Jungheinrich

Winner – StoreFeeder

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Technical Innovation Project (Hardware) – Sponsored by Dexory

Winner – Arvato SCM UK Ltd

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Award for Excellence in Customer Service – Sponsored by Mintsoft

Winner – Sprint Logistics

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Award for Excellence in Infrastructure – Sponsored by TOPREGAL UK

Winner – CIRRO Fulfillment

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Award for Excellence in Sustainability – Sponsored by SAS Energy

Winner – ACQSYS Supply Chain

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Award for Excellence in Value Added Services – Sponsored by Nulogy

Highly Commended – Milestone Projects

Winner – Finishing Line

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Logistics Service Provider of the Year – Sponsored by SEGRO

Winner – Malcolm Logistics

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Young Employee of the Year – Sponsored by Maersk

Highly Commended – Jamie Walker, DSV

Winner – Deepthi Reddy, THG Fulfil

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Warehouse Manager of the Year – Sponsored by Aisle Master

Highly Commended – Mike Wilson, DFDS

Winner – Liam McDonough, W.H. Bowker

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Chairman’s Award – Sponsored by DP World London Gateway

Presented to David McCutcheon, Bullet Express