Open to companies of all sizes, the awards celebrate the remarkable achievements within the liquid fuel distribution industry, highlighting innovation, resilience and excellence as the sector evolves.
Scheduled for May 14, 2025, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, the UKIFDA Show, is sponsored by Phillips 66. With the theme “Be Part of the Solution”, this one-day event aims to shape the industry’s future.
Ken Cronin, CEO of UKIFDA and event organiser, commented: “The UKIFDA Show Awards are back, and the very popular Driver of the Year award is now open for entries! Last year, we celebrated some remarkable achievements and true heroes in liquid fuel distribution.
“This year, we especially encourage companies of all sizes to participate. Submitting entries is both easy and straightforward.”
UKIFDA Awards 2025 Categories:
The following six award categories have been announced:
- Driver of the Year Award (sponsored by OAMPS)
- Innovation Award (sponsored by Fuel Oil News)
- Green Award (sponsored by Oilshield)
- Young Person of the Year Award (sponsored by Just Tankers)
- Customer Service Award (sponsored by Worldpay)
- Depot of the Year Award (sponsored by Pen Underwriting)
Open for entries
The Driver of the Year award is now open for entries, and nominations for the remaining four categories will open in the New Year. This award recognises delivery drivers who uphold exceptional standards, demonstrate quick thinking, and consistently surpass expectations at the national or regional level.
For those interested in nominating an outstanding delivery driver, the Driver of the Year Award entry form is available for download. Additionally, the Depot of the Year Award will be selected by UKIFDA Technical Manager Tony Brown following his review and inspection of the membership’s depots.
In a shift from previous years, the UKIFDA Show 2025 will feature the presentation of the annual UKIFDA Awards throughout the day and evening, injecting an exciting new dimension into the event.
New networking and evening activities
Elevating the networking experience further, the 2025 Show concludes with the UKIFDA Gathering. This innovative evening format replaces the formal dinner with a more dynamic evening — a fitting finale to a day of industry insights and innovation.
The ticket-only event will feature a drinks reception followed by a relaxed dining experience featuring gourmet bowl food, encouraging a more interactive format – perfect for relationship building. The evening will also include casino tables to add a bit of fun, and complimentary drink vouchers.
For more information about the event and to inquire about the last remaining exhibitor spaces, please contact Dawn Shakespeare, UKIFDA’s membership and events manager, at ds@ukifda.org.
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