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their employer, the judges interviewed each apprentice before making their final decision. Winner: Herbie Cobby, Geodis Freight Forwarding Special Recognition: Matt Vick, John Good Shipping Other finalists: • Joshua Boswell, Geodis Freight Forwarding • Bobby Lowe, NVO Consolidation • Thomas Low, OIA Global Young Freight Forwarder of the Year Award – Sponsor: Virgin Atlantic Cargo The Young Freight Forwarder of the Year recognises the work and achievement of people under the age of 32 in the freight forwarding industry. Entrants had to present their career achievements to date, and outline their future ambitions. Additionally, they had to submit an article on why they believed they deserved to win the Award, and this was supported by a manager’s reference. Winner: Laura Hobby, FS Mackenzie Special Recognition: Corey Chambers, Ital Logistics Other finalists: • Ronan Kitchin, Aramex UK • Milos Bogovac, ZenCargo • Jamie Halliday, Tudor International Freight Before the ceremony closed, BIFA Director Genral Robert Keen presented an award in special recognition of services to the international freight industry and charitable activity to Gordon Day, previously UK MD of Brittany Ferries and now known to many in the industry for his tireless work for the London Freight Club of which he was chair in 2002/2003. Support for Transaid As in previous years, guests at the ceremony dug deep to support the nominated charity Transaid. An impressive £3,360 was raised through the charity raffle, prizes for which had been donated by BIFA, Headford Group, London Freight Club and Woodland Group. Learn more about the winners Throughout 2022, BIFAlink will publish profiles of the winners and many of them will be exhibiting in the BIFA Village at Multimodal 2022 (14-16 June). The BIFA Awards 2022 will launch in the summer; keep an eye on BIFAlink and our social media for information.
Apprentice Special Recognition – Matt Vick (John Good Logistics) – Sponsor: Seetec Outsource – Karen Palfreyman
Young Freight Forwarder Special Recognition – Corey Chambers (Ital Logistics) – Sponsor: Virgin Atlantic Cargo – Joe Ellis
Winner – Brunel European Other finalists: • Hemisphere Freight Services Ltd • Noatum Logistics Ltd • Uniserve
companies that have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, a comprehensive staff training or education programme. Winner – Unsworth UK Other finalists: • Aramex (UK) Ltd • Espace Europe Ltd • Reliable Shipping Ltd Supply Chain Management Award – Sponsor: BoxTop Technologies The Supply Chain Management Award, sponsored by BoxTop Technologies, is specifically aimed at companies that have worked with their customer to provide an innovative solution enabling them to manage their supply chain more efficiently and cost effectively.
Apprentice of the Year Award – Sponsor: Seetec Outsource Training BIFA Members employing apprentices were invited to nominate individuals for this award. The judges were looking for entries that showcased the difference the named apprentice had made to the organisation. Having shortlisted finalists that showed inspirational qualities, commitment to personal development and an outstanding contribution to
BIFA would like to thank the ceremony sponsors for their support.
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