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North West Annual Awards 2010
Tina Turner is a hit at CILT NW Awards
Talent new and old was recognised on Friday 11th June 2010 at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport's glittering North West annual awards ceremony.
The gala dinner, held at Cranage Hall Hotel, Cheshire sponsored by TNG, one of the UK's largest training providers, recognised the year's outstanding achievers in the transport and logistics industry in the North West.
Ronald Plooij, from New Balance Athletic Shoes, and Ben Gilligan of FirstGroup won Young Manager and Student of the Year respectively.
Three long standing veterans of the sector were also recognised, with Stagecoach Merseyside's Les Burton and Nigel Kirkwood of Tachograph Analysis Consultants acclaimed for their Service to the Logistics and Transport Industry. Stobart Group's David Irlam was presented with a lifetime achievement award.
In the corporate awards, Stagecoach Merseyside won the Industry Best Practice award, while Arriva Northwest triumphed in the Environmental Improvement category.
Sir Moir Lockhead, chief executive of transport operator FirstGroup and CILT President, presented the awards at the prestigious event, which was excelently hosted by senior BBC television journalist Dave Guest.
Simon Reynish, chairman of the CILT's North West region, said: "These awards recognise the contribution these people make to the industry, which is a key sector in the North West economy. It's heartening to see such a high standard of entrants and that bodes well for the future.
Awards winners in full:
- North West Student of the Year (individual award), sponsored by Triscan Systems Ltd
Winner: Ben Gilligan MILT, FirstGroup plc - North West Young Manager of the Year (individual award), sponsored by S Cooper & Sons Ltd
Winner: Ronald Plooij CMILT, New Balance Athletic Shoes - Industry Best Practice (corporate award), sponsored by Tachograph Analysis Consultants Ltd
Winner: Stagecoach Merseyside - Environmental Improvement (corporate award), sponsored by Great Bear Distribution Ltd
Winner: Arriva North West - Service to the Logistics and Transport Industry (individual award), sponsored by White Arrow Logistics
Joint winners: Les Burton CMILT, Stagecoach Merseyside and Nigel Kirkwood FCILT, Tachograph Analysis Consultants - Lifetime Achievement (individual award), sponsored by Jigsaw Solutions Ltd
Winner: David Irlam, Stobart Group.
A total of 182 CILT North West members and guests enjoyed the faboulous setting and dinner, during which the awards were presented between courses. The evening concluded with a no holds barred tribute to Tina Turner by Paula Randell which included all the hits from the songbook. After a hesitant start the guests got in the mood with dancing in the isles until the early hours.
Photos
Photos from the event can be found on the photographer's website http://www.imagesbyjulie.com/albums_info.asp?id=195. They can be purchased directly from this website, or for an electronic copy of specific photos, please email cheshire@ciltuk.org.uk stating the reference number of the photo(s) required.
Bookings for next year
Some of the sponsorship and table bookings for next year have already been taken as a result of the resounding success of the evening. If you would like to make a booking to ensure your place for next year (June 20111), please contact membership directly.