Logistics UK has announced the winner of its Transport Manager of the Year competition for 2024 at the Logistics Awards.
Tracy Downend, Distribution Manager at Booker, was announced as the winner, with Jemma Deans, Transport Manager at Oilfast Ltd named as runner-up.
Logistics UK launched the competition in 2022 as a platform to display the great work UK transport managers do every day.
Open to all transport managers who either hold or are working towards their CPC qualification, the competition is the ideal opportunity for entrants to demonstrate their understanding of the industry and professional expertise whilst being recognised by their peers and industry professionals.
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 for the winner, and a £500 shopping voucher for the runner-up.
Tracy Downend said: “I’m truly grateful and delighted to be given this award, on what was a fantastic evening.
"A huge congratulations to all transport managers shortlisted this year, and a special mention to Jemma at Oilfast who was runner-up.
"It was an honour to be nominated in such a competitive category alongside some incredible people, and I share this award with everyone who works so hard in this brilliant industry all year round.
"A big thank you also to the sponsors of this award - BP. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event!”
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.
"The judges were particularly impressed with Tracy, and I congratulate her on her success. I would also like to extend my congratulations to our runner-up, Jemma Deans, as well as our other shortlisted entrant, who were both worthy candidates.”
The award was presented by Adrian Brabazon, Head of BP Fleet Solutions in the UK, with the other shortlisted finalist, Phil Sessions, Transport Manager at GAP Group Limited, receiving a certificate.
Adrian Brabazon commented: “I am incredibly impressed by the quality of the entries into the competition this year, which goes from strength to strength.
"Congratulations to all those shortlisted, and to Tracy Downend, who is a deserved winner of Transport Manager of the Year 2024.
"As well as providing evidence on how to run an efficient and compliant fleet, Tracy demonstrated a clear passion for her role, overcoming challenges and with relentless focus on driver wellbeing.”