Finalists announced for UKWA Excellence Awards 2023
UKWA (UK Warehousing Association) has announced the finalists for this year’s prestigious Awards for Excellence, which are presented to outstanding companies and individuals in the sector.

This year there have been more entries than ever before for the ten Awards, and according to CEO Clare Bottle, the quality of submissions has been exceptional.
“It’s been a privilege to read of the many achievements across our sector and a tough task to choose finalists in each category. However, our discerning judging panel has chosen the best of the best and we are delighted to announce our brilliant finalists. Warm congratulations to everyone who made the shortlist and thanks to all who entered this year. Thank you too to our generous sponsors. We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible to our flagship Annual Lunch & Awards ceremony in June.”
The UKWA Annual Lunch & Awards event will be held at The Royal Lancaster London on Tuesday 27 June, where around 500 guests will gather to celebrate excellence in the industry, enjoy a delicious lunch, and network with colleagues and customers in superb surroundings.
Awards for Excellence 2023 – Shortlist
BEST NEW MEMBER AutoStore Communisis Rapid Pack Fulfilment Ltd Warehouse-Space.co.uk (formerly known as Les Flanagan Logistics Services – LFLS) |
DIGITAL INNOVATION PROJECT (SYSTEMS) Diamond Logistics (Despatchlab system) Dexory (DexoryView platform) OMS Limited (Vitesse system) |
TECHNICAL INNOVATION PROJECT (HARDWARE) Sponsored by Dexory Genpower Ltd (Drone Cycle Count Technology) German Bionic (Apogee) LAC Conveyor Systems Ltd and iForce (LAC Automation Toolbox and Exotec Skypod System) WarmTronics (WarmTronics Heat Mat) |
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INFRASTRUCTURE Sponsored by Glamox Luxonic Genpower Ltd Iron Mountain Miniclipper Logistics Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK |
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY Sponsored by Zestec AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) Boughey Distribution Ltd Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK Unipart Group |
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE Arrow XL Fagan & Whalley Ltd Granby Marketing Services Ltd ILG |
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN VALUE ADDED SERVICES Sponsored by Nulogy Bartholomews Specialist Distribution Ltd Communisis Metro Supply Chain Omni Channel Fulfilment Ltd |
LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by ASG Energy Browns Distribution Services Granby Marketing Services Ltd Howard Tenens Logistics Ltd Unipart Logistics |
YOUNG EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by SmartFreight Elliott Ashton, Howard Tenens Dhinay Chohan, SEC Storage Ltd Jess Lane, WWL (Worldwide Logistics UK) Liam Priest, Wincanton Kathryn Sansbury, Unipart Logistics |
WAREHOUSE MANAGER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Aisle Master Samuel Mustatea, Amara Living Richard Parry, Howard Tenens Logistics Ltd Wes Riggins, Bullet Express Mike Ward, Wincanton |
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD Sponsored by DP World |