National courier Award win for blue light bike courier, former paratrooper Simon Hrding at Citysprint.
National Courier award win for Paratrooper who swopped his red beret for a blue light to run medical supplies on urgent despatch for CitySprint couriers
Inst of Couriers chairman, Carl Lomas, ‘Simon is making an exceptional impact with his urgent deliveries, as a former red beret para he is in civilian life and one of the only two wheel urgent rush couriers in the country supporting medical deliveries for CitySprint, his exemplary nomination sets him as one of the best of the best courier two wheelers in the country.’
Brigadier Alistair Deas RLC, ‘Exceptional nomination for Simon Harding, medical two wheel courier, blue light and an ex para, well done Simon.’
Simon Harding CitySprint Two wheel blue light medical winner at the National courier Awards 2015
Photo Carl Lomas MBE, Inst of Couriers Chair with CitySprint ceo Patrick Gallagher and two wheel blue light winner Simon Harding holding the silver C courier award, British forces post office boss, Lt Col Bret Duxbury congratulates the ex paratrooper with Univ of derby dept Vice Chancellor Prof Rod Dubrow-Marshal.
Simon Harding, Citysprint , A Same day medical motorbike courier, working in London, ex military paratrooper
Testimonial (more detail at www.ioc.uk.com)
Medical/Healthcare motorbike courier with over 10 years’ experience
10 years ago, Simon made a conscious decision that he wanted to make a difference by becoming a medical motorbike courier. He undertook amongst many things ADR level 3 training, first aid courses and blue light training in London- He still is one of only a few registered blue light motorbike couriers in Bristol and has serviced many Police/Ambulance and NHS contracts within his 10 years.
He is without doubt a great ambassador not only for Bristol Service Centre and for the Healthcare industry, and is the face of Healthcare at Bristol but as courier in the sector.
City sprint boss, Patrick Gallagher, comments,
‘Simon is the most dedicated courier I know; dedicated to everything medical and healthcare, his dedication comes because he CARES. It goes without saying that he cares immensely about the service he supplies, however even more importantly, he cares about the end users and the patients he is supporting in offering the service that he does.’
Prof Rod Dubrow Marshal, Univ Derby logistics, ‘ Outstanding nomination and service to community Simon deliveries to, the nomination showed dedication and deliveries that make a real difference to people.’ University of derby lead undergraduate drive in Logistics from the East Midlands inspirational postcode of logistics.
The 2015 the nineteenth National courier awards.
In the fast-paced and ever evolving courier industry the best-of-the-best who are setting the standards were recognised in The National Courier Awards.
The sold-out gala courier industry event organised by the Institute of Couriers and hosted at the institute of Directors, Pall Mall in London was held on October 27. Celebrating excellence from two wheels to four, from courier companies large and small, regional and national, this event was the network event of the year. The winners were greeted by stilt walkers to receive the prestigious Courier ‘Silver C’ award, received in recognition of coming out on top in each category from almost 150 nominations made nationwide. Viscount, Lord Falkland, IOC President handed out the corporate and distinction ‘Golden Triangle’ awards.
Gwnet for Industry collaboration on final mile electric. Yodel ‘Have your say’ data looking in to future peak. DX, technology, image capture at delivery.
IOC fellow, Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell was on stage to present the Vice Presidents Safety Award to Sarah Barnes MCIA for her contribution to two-wheel road safety. Peter Richardson from the inspirational D2N2 LEP was on stage to present apprentice of the year to CEVA for the achievements of Daniel Blay. Terry Room, CitySprint carried off an award for his 50 years of excellence.
During the gala dinner there was much discussion of the retail shift from high street to home delivery. Heads of industry event had taken place earlier in the afternoon and fuelled discussion on driver workforce strategy and solutions alongside the new BIS trailblazer apprenticeship.
Defence Minister Penny Mordaunt was on stage to handout ‘silver Cs’ of 2015 to logistics for military distinction, both reserves and regular forces.
The first in line for a 2015 award was a civilian, Mark Cunningham, who had made the step from army to excellence into network logistics with Pallex franchise Provincial Logistics. Claire Williams, based at 562 TA Southall was nominated by Lt Col Michael Taylor for heavy vehicle licence excellence.
A standing ovation to regular army member James Brennan, with a citation of support from Brigadier Alistair Deas RLC commended by full Colonel Tim Blackmore. He was recognised for ‘remaining at post, exceptional duties of post office support in theatre of war Afghanistan.’ He ensured mail delivery when all else had failed. Traffic commissioner Sarah Bell, IOC fellow was on stage to present awards of the silvers Cs with the Master Carmen and Derby University dept Vice Chancellor , Prof rod Dubrow Marshal.
A gala celebration of best of the best from two wheels to four, contract and office, get every detail of the winners from the ioc web at www,ioc.uk.com. Final award of the evening went for step change, bringing midnight cut to next day delivery on the Next contract went to Hermes.
Surf the full details, all the details and the stories behind the best of the best at www.ioc.uk.com