BIFA Awards
What an adventure!
A fter months of planning and preparation the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 ceremony took place last month with around 500 guests present at The Brewery in London to hear our ceremony host, Steve Backshall, and the category sponsors reveal the winners of the nine business and two individual categories. Well-known for his daring adventures and expeditions to far-off places, TV presenter, adventurer, author and
Steve Parker, BIFA director general, opened the ceremony with a round-up of BIFA’s activity from the past year, showing how the many strands fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw and are held in place by the common denominator that is BIFA TV. It was not long before the day’s adventure was under way with the presentation of finalist certificates (sponsored by MCP PLC) to each of the
48 finalists, recognising their efforts and achievements. Making their way to the stage in small groups, representatives from the finalist companies each received their certificates from host Steve Backshall. As with all great expeditions,
conservationist Steve Backshall arrived at the venue ahead of the finalists, sponsors and their guests who had travelled through the wet January weather from all corners of the UK. The anticipation and buzz from everyone present was palpable as they congregated for a drink and shared stories of their exploits leading up to the awards day.
keeping the participants well fed is essential and guests enjoyed a delicious three-course lunch before settling back
to hear awe-inspiring tales (and just a few
12 | February 2026
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