Logistics UK announces shortlist for the 2022 Van Awards

Thursday 25 August 2022

A number of the UK’s finest van businesses are celebrating today (25 August 2022) after being announced as finalists in Logistics UK’s renowned Van Awards 2022. After another round of judging, the winner of each category will be announced during a celebratory lunch to be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Friday 16 September 2022, with entertainment to be provided by thought-provoking comedian Keith Farnan. 

 

Supported by Logistics UK’s Van Gold Partners – The AA, Bott Ltd, Brigade Electronics, Lex Autolease, Quartix, TVL and WTW – the awards celebrate companies who have made a significant contribution to the industry over the past 12 months. 

    

David Wells, Chief Executive at Logistics UK comments: “Logistics UK is privileged to be hosting the Van Awards again this year as it gives us the chance to celebrate the tremendous hard work and dedication that businesses show to keep our supply chains protected. The Van Awards recognise companies and individuals that place driver wellbeing, safety, efficiency, innovation and sustainability at the heart of their operations. To be selected as a finalist in these prestigious awards is truly an honour in itself; I would like to congratulate all our shortlisted entrants and I wish them the best of luck for the ceremony.” 

 

The shortlisted entrants for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2022 are: 

 

Hero of the Year, sponsored by WTW: 

  • Nathan White, Sciensus 

  • Purrfect Pet Transport 

  • Michael Harrison, Fresh Pastures & School Milk UK 

  • Karen Benson, Fresh Pastures & School Milk UK 

 

Winning at Wellbeing, sponsored by Bott: 

  • The Clancy Group 

  • J Murphy and Sons Ltd 

  • Reflex Vehicle Hire 

 

Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by TVL:  

  • J Murphy & Sons Ltd  

  • Amey  

  • Norse South East Ltd 
     

Keeping your Show on the Road, sponsored by AA: 

  • J Murphy & Sons Ltd  

  • Scottish Water 

  • HH Driveright 
     

Using Technology for Good, sponsored by Brigade Electronics: 

  • J Murphy & Sons Ltd  

  • The John Lewis Partnership & Flexible Power Systems 

  • Speedy Asset Services ltd 

  • Reflex Vehicle Hire 

  • HH Driveright 
     

Sustainable Van Operator of the Year, sponsored by Lex Autolease: 

  • The John Lewis Partnership 

  • Scottish Water 

  • HIVED  
     

Van Safety and Compliance Award, sponsored by Quartix: 

  • J Murphy & Sons Ltd  

  • Kasava 

  • Carnell 

  • Reflex Vehicle Hire 

  • Wayfair Delivery Network 

  • Norse South East Ltd 

  • Scottish Water 

 

All winners of the Van Awards will be shortlisted for the Van Operator of the Year category at Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2022, which will be taking place on 8 December 2022 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London. For more information on the Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2022, please visit: www.logistics.org.uk/logistics22  

 

For more information on Logistics UK’s Van Awards, please visit:  www.logistics.org.uk/vanawards22  

 

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s leading business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With COVID-19, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.