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The winners of the inaugural T&L Industry Development Awards have been announced at the 2008 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference.
The T&L Future Leaders Award, sponsored by Queensland Transport, was jointly won by professional heavy vehicle operator Athol Carder, and Desmond Roche, commercial analyst at Powerlink.
The award was designed to provide incentive for young individuals working or planning a career path in the transport, supply chain and logistics industries.
Judges said Mr Carter set a high benchmark in heavy vehicle safety, load restraint, industry knowledge and presentation. Mr Roche has been recognised for his contribution to the community wellbeing by participating in business projects, along with his professional development focusing on procurement.
Louise Perram-Fisk, director of Queensland Transport Industry Capability said the judging panel was “overwhelmed” by the depth of young talent in the industry sector.
“There could have been so many winners among the high calibre of entrants, and we congratulate Desmond and Athol for forging strong career paths within such a dynamic industry,” she said.
The winners of the T&L Industry Futures Award, sponsored by EsSCO, were Kagan Logistics and Damco/Maersk Logistics. This is awarded to the company with the best proven record in providing people with an entry to, and pathway in, the transport, supply chain and logistics industries.
Kagan Logistics has been awarded for its PPL human resources program, which helped the company capture and retain target candidates in Brisbane. Damco/Maersk Logistics was credited for a range of career initiatives including areas of education, work environment, career development and industry partnerships.
Directors of EsSCO Liam and Kay Stitt said: “It was only 12 months ago that it was recognised that Queensland was lagging in offering people and organisations the ability to be recognised for outstanding achievements in developing the future of our industry.
“We have now something to be very proud of with these awards, the number of quality applicants was a positive sign that industry is looking for recognition, and more importantly the eventual winners were testament to the quality work that is currently happening within industry.”
The T&L Industry Development Awards have been developed by the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia in conjunction with the Australian Logistics Council, apics, CIPSA and Queensland Transport.
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