Finalists announced for UKWA Excellence Awards 2023

Posted on Friday 19 May 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

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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)
SEC Storage Ltd (DIDO platform)

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

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