2019 Awards

Apprentices are the talent that will drive Wales transport sector forward in years to come. Companies that invest in them are not only supporting the sector, but employment in Wales too. Do you have an apprentice who has truly shone and stood above the rest achieving success and demonstrating unrivalled commitment and initiative?

Judges want to know why your apprentice is the best and why they deserve to win this award.

Delivering exceptional customer care is what enables businesses to grow and build reputations to last a life-time. Achieving that exemplary level of customer satisfaction requires meticulous levels of preparation and execution, delivering a package that engages and supports customers so they feel truly valued.

Welsh businesses know how to put their customers first and judges want to hear how yours has gone that extra mile to do so.

Often the unsung heroes, drivers are multi-skilled individuals who are the essential component of any transport organisation. From LGVs to buses, they are skilled, committed and customer focused.

Judges are looking for those who have shone even more brightly for the company they work for and raised the bar for other drivers to try and reach.

Technology is helping companies in the transport sector improve how they operate, grow their businesses and serve their customers.

Judges are looking for a project that uses the latest technology (whether in vehicles, components, infrastructures or IT) to drive innovation in the way a company operates and that has delivered a solution to enhancing the way you engage your services or customers.

Wales is proud to boast some of the country’s finest fleets, both small and large, that collectively demonstrate the meticulous preparation and investment that goes into developing a fleet of vehicles that delivers success.

Judges are looking for fleets of 5 or more vehicles that operationally are maintained and run with unwavering precision and that focus on their responsibilities for a greener future, whilst visually looking modern and engaging.

From haulage to logistics, large goods vehicles are paramount to our economy and the driving force behind the success of many industries.

Judges are looking for LGV operators (fleets of five or more above 7.5 tonnes) that have achieved outstanding success in their standards of performance. This involves every facet of a company from its staff training programmes and infrastructures to its productivity, quality of fleet and levels of customer excellence.

Does your livery stand-out as being modern, stylish and engaging; a brand that stands above the rest and sells your company at its very best? Wales leads the way when it comes to liveries that promote innovative company images that in turn support a positive perception of the transport industry.

Judges are particularly interested in liveries that achieve this tone with effective designs and messaging.

This award recognises the outstanding performance of a person/organisation that has consistently delivered excellent services to the transport sector such as; IT Support, marketing, business development, financial services etc.

The judges are looking for candidates to show how they have consistently delivered innovative and client focused services to enhance their client offerings.

This award is open to all transport operators (LGV, van, bus etc.) and recognises companies who have set a new precedent for excellence in their fleets, operations and levels of customer service and delivery.

Judges are looking for transport operators that are the complete package; those that have built exemplary reputations through their investments in staff, technology, training, infrastructures and their fleet to mould a business that inspires others and drives success.

This award is open to all teams who are part of a transport or logistics operation.

Judges are looking for a team that demonstrates exceptional team work in being able to deliver a major project on time and to a budget or consistently over-achieving in their field of operation.

The transport industry not only in Wales but nationwide is predominately male dominated. This award aims to recognise women within the Welsh transport industry, no matter what their role within the organisation.

This award will be presented to a woman who has shown dedication and passion to her work within the Welsh transport sector.

• Ben Jones – Freight Logistic Solutions
• Demi Woodham – Transport for Wales Rail Service
• Katie Ratcliffe – Transport for Wales Rail Service

• Bysiau Cwm Taf Valley Coaches Ltd
• Euro Commercials (SW) Ltd
• LINC
• Waldron Commercials

• Wayne Dury – Euro Commercials (SW) Ltd
• Eve Carter – Ffrindau Cerrig Friends
• Keith Thomas – First Cymru

• Castell Howell
• Plant I Ltd
• Traveline Cymru
• Veezu
• VehoGroup Ltd

• Alun Griffiths (Contractors)
• Castell Howell
• Davies Logistics Ltd

• A T Morgan and Son
• Davies Logistics Ltd
• Edge Transport Ltd
• Owens Group

• Derw Glass
• Edwards Coaches
• Ferryman Ltd

• Community Transport Association
• Freight Logistic Solutions
• PTI Cymru
• Accessible Caring Transport

• Cymru Coaches
• Edwards Coaches
• Owens Group
• Williams Coaches, Brecon

• Alun Griffiths (Contractors)
• Days Rental
• Edge Transport Ltd
• First Cymru
• LINC

• Christine Boston – Community Transport Association
• Jo Foxall – PTI Cymru
• Rose Williams – Williams Coaches, Brecon