Birmingham, UK: Transport managers at two cold chain companies have been recognised by Logistics UK at the Transport Manager of the Year competition. Sarah Wilkes-Jones, transport manager at Brakes, was named runner-up while Fiona Hamilton, regional transport manager at Constellation Cold Logistics, received a certificate as a shortlisted finalist.
Chris Pratt, transport manager at EPD Insulation Group Ltd was named overall winner. Pratt and Wilkes-Jones both received trophies.
David Wells, chief executive at Logistics UK, said: “The Transport Manager of the Year competition acknowledges and celebrates the best transport managers and their work over the past year. I would like to extend my congratulations to our runner-up, Sarah Wilkes-Jones, as well as all those who were shortlisted.”
The competition took place in multiple stages, mostly online, and included statutory requirements testing, a case study submission and an online interview with the judging panel. Prizes include a £1,000 holiday voucher and two tickets to the 2023 Logistics Awards for the winner, and a £500 shopping voucher and two tickets to the 2023 Logistics Awards for the runner-up.
