In partnership this year with Jungheinrich UK, the scheme has been developed to include seven separate categories of individual and team attainment. The criteria are designed specifically to ensure there is no bias towards a particular sized company, giving equal opportunity to all categories of UKWA membership. The nomination procedure has been kept as simple as possible to encourage even the busiest UKWA member to take part.

AWARDS FINALISTS FOR 2008

TRAINING AWARD                                                                                TECHNOLOGY/INNOVATION AWARD

Donna Drapier  -  iForce                                                                       TGW Limited
Seafield Logistics                                                                                   iForce, Saltley
Bibby Distribution                                                                                   Ceva Logistics

BEST NEW MEMBER                                                                             WAREHOUSE PERSON OF THE YEAR

Premier Distributors                                                                              John Tombs, iForce
Fujifilm UK Ltd                                                                                         Mark Rogers, Chaucer Freight Ltd
Michael Brannigan                                                                                 Jonathan Smith, iForce

TEAM OF THE YEAR                                                                              

SembCorp Utilities (UK) Ltd
Bibby Distribution & Braitrim                                                               
Simarco International Ltd

Procedure

Each nomination will be considered by the Awards Committee in early May. Three finalists for each category will be selected and published in the May edition of Warehouse . Thereafter the Awards Committee may call for additional evidence to help in the final selection process which will take place prior to the Annual Luncheon. The winners will be announced at the Annual Luncheon which takes place on Wednesday 2nd July in the Ballroom Suite of the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. 

The Awards Committee comprises Past Chairman of UKWA, Mel Grainger, Phil Culling, MD of UKWA member Redirack Ltd and UKWA's Chief Executive Officer, Roger Williams

Criteria

Training Award (sponsored by Adapt Burton Security)  This award is given for training achievement.  It can be awarded to an individual, organisation or jointly to both. The winner will show: Significant personal and/or team achievement at any level of individual or team development. This could be as a result of company external or internal training schemes, government supported programmes, or distance learning. Where achievement has been attained in the face of personal and/or professional difficulties they should be mentioned in the submission. Mention should be made also of the tangible benefits to the company that the training has brought about.

Technology/Innovation Award (sponsored by Redirack) Evidence will be required of: Bold and innovative response to the changing market place: this could include the introduction of new technology, products, processes or procedures. The submission should include a description of the status quo ante, the response, and the net effect on operations.The nominee may be an individual or the member company. This award is open to non-members

Best New Warehouse Member (sponsored by Dexion Comino) This is a corporate award given to the company showing the: "highest professional standards of warehousing" on joining the UKWA.The judges will consider the initial inspection reports of members recommended by the UKWA inspectors.

Warehouse Person of the Year (sponsored by Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd) The warehouseperson of the year award will be won by an individual who demonstrates to the judges; A significant and improved performance in carrying out their primary task during the year. Consistent commitment and drive. Contribution to the development of corporate strategy in some way. Where the nominee is in management he/she will further demonstrate: Excellent Leadership skills. Caring and proactive approach to individual development.

Team of the Year (sponsored by Translift Bendi) This award will be won by a company or depot that is able to demonstrate an outstanding team effort during the past year in their warehousing operations that has resulted, or will result in, greater productivity and/or increased profit. The judges will be looking for evidence of: Bold and inspired leadership Positive engagement by team members (a team could comprise an internal workforce or partnership with an external supplier, consultancy or another party in the supply chain Application of Best Practice principles Results.

Chairman’s Award (sponsored by Bibby Distribution)  Awarded by the Chairman to an individual or company who has made:  "a real and lasting contribution to the warehousing industry." That contribution may be a single event or the result of many years’ involvement in the industry. Journalist of the Year  (sponsored by Schmitz Cargobull)          Awarded to the journalist who, in the opinion of the judges, has made the most "qualitative and consistent contribution to the materials handling trade publications sector in the last year." This award is open to non-members