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This award is open to anyone working in public sector supply chains, be it procurement, sourcing, distribution and 3PLs or 4PLs working in partnership with such businesses. It will recognise techniques, projects or processes and where supply chains have improved public services. It will look to recognise techniques, projects or processes; and where supply chains have improved business outcome.

This award is open to anyone working in a retail supply chain, from fashion to consumer goods to e-commerce, be it procurement, sourcing, distribution and 3PLs and 4PLs working in partnership with such organisations. It will look to recognise techniques, projects or processes and achievements in an omnichannel environment.

This award recognises outstanding use of software to drive digital transformation in the supply chain. It is open to businesses that have developed or implemented software solutions that significantly improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, or performance. Judges will look for examples of innovation, integration, and measurable impact, particularly where the solution has been developed in partnership with a customer. Entries from software providers, 3PLs and integrators are welcome.

This award recognises the successful transformation of supply chain systems through strategic investment in technologies such as automation, robotics, data platforms, or integrated hardware and software solutions. It celebrates end-to-end systems thinking that connects operations into a smart, efficient ecosystem. Entries should demonstrate how these systems have improved performance and delivered tangible benefits for customers. Partnerships between technology providers and their clients are encouraged.

This award recognises organisations setting the standard in delivering outstanding customer experiences across multiple channels, including digital, in-person, and social. It celebrates those that go beyond expectations, implement industry-leading service standards, and continuously innovate to enhance the customer journey. Judges will be looking for clear evidence of impact, measurable improvements, and a strong commitment to customer-centric thinking.

This award recognises environmental projects throughout the supply chain that use resources more efficiently and minimise waste. Examples could include industrial property development, improved transport efficiencies, or a reduced use of packaging and plastic in the supply chain. 

Entries from 3PLs, integrators and equipment providers are welcome, but should be in partnership with a customer.

This award is for young people starting their careers in supply chain and logistics who demonstrate enthusiasm, talent and the promise of great things to come. Candidates can come from all levels within the organisation from apprentices upwards.

This award is open to any employee under the age of 30, based in the UK, in the logistics and supply chain sectors.

Not only is there an employee shortage in critical areas including drivers, warehousing operatives, and back-office staff, but there is also a digital skills gap that is threatening the growth of businesses in the supply chain sector. The Workforce Planning Award recognises efforts to create a future workforce fit for purpose, mitigate the skills and talent shortages, enhance recruitment and retention, and attract new people into the industry through diversity and inclusion, as well as working with schools and colleges. The Award is open to companies and their partners that have accepted they need to adapt if they are going to succeed in what is a newly shaped, global economy.

The Smart Mobility category is open to companies and partners that are leveraging technology and innovation to manage multiple forms of transport in more efficient, resilient and sustainable ways, making best use of available capacity, ensuring continuous services despite disruptive incidents and encouraging the take-up of greener options. The connected and autonomous vehicles space, coupled with the digitalising of the retail market, has led to the emergence of new delivery methods, including ground last-mile bots, drones and other green home delivery options. This category therefore recognises those projects that are allowing products to be moved in an efficient, timely and cost-effective way.

Clean Transport – With green and sustainable transport practices moving up the business agenda as the effects of climate change become more apparent, vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators must play a leading role in reducing carbon emissions and making transportation and logistics an environment-friendly business. This Clean Transport Award is open to vehicle manufacturers, end-user brands and technology providers to showcase collaborations, technologies and policies aimed to cut carbon emissions, with the ultimate goal of making businesses more sustainable and establishing strategic advantages over the competition.