Multimodal 2026 Awards Now Open for Entry
- The Multimodal 2026 Awards, which recognise excellence across the UK supply chain sector, are now open for entries.
- The Awards celebrate outstanding businesses and individuals through an independent, industry-led voting system.
- With 15 award categories spanning air, road, rail, maritime and freight logistics, nominations are invited across Modal Awards (voted by industry), Judged Awards (assessed by expert panels) and Multimodal-selected honours.
- The ceremony will be held on the first evening of Multimodal on 30th June at The Vox, NEC, Birmingham.
- New for 2026 is the introduction of an After Show Party for all attendees.
The Fairest Awards in the Industry Launch for 2026
Representatives across the supply chain industry can now nominate the businesses, thought leaders and associations who are leading the sector in what are known as the fairest awards in the industry. Votes are cast via thousands of Multimodal newsletter readers, past attendees and exhibitors, making the Awards independent endorsements for excellence in air, road, rail, maritime and freight.
Recognising outstanding industry-leading supply chain businesses and individuals, the Multimodal Awards ensure all size of businesses are represented, supported by an industry-leading voting system. The written Awards are judged by an autonomous panel, which means that winning an Award is a true independent endorsement of a company’s excellence.
Industry Recognition at a Critical Time
Commenting on the importance of the Multimodal Awards, Event Director Robert Jervis said: “Bringing together leading organisations and speakers across the supply chain industry, the Awards give us an opportunity to celebrate those who make a true difference. With ongoing transformation across the logistics sector and evolving global challenges, it is time for those who drive innovation and overcome change to be recognised.
“We would like to encourage nominations to be made as soon as possible and also for bookings to be made for the ceremony before it sells out.”
Three Award Categories Recognising Excellence
There are three award categories, one of which is judged and awarded by the Multimodal team.
1. The Modal Awards
Nominated and voted for by the industry via an independent software system, these comprise of six categories:
· Air Freight Company of the Year
· Road Freight Company of the Year
· Rail Freight Company of the Year
· Sea Freight Company of the Year
· Port Company of the Year
· 3PL of the Year
Nominations close on 2nd April 2026, with the list of finalists announced followed by voting from 13th April for the best in each sector to be chosen.
2. Independently Judged Awards
Seven awards are entered via written nomination and judged by an independent panel of industry experts. The entry deadline is 27th April 2026, after which they will be judged by the independent panel:
· The Shipper/Partner of the Year Award
· Sustainability Company of the Year Award
· Young Logistics Professional of the Year Award
· Technology Company of the Year
· Best Warehouse Operation of the Year
· Customs Technology Partner of the Year
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Company of the Year
3. Multimodal Judged Awards
Two awards are selected by the organisers, and announced on the night of the Awards:
· The Multimodal Exhibitor of the Year
· The Multimodal Personality of the Year
Book Your Place at This Year’s Must-Attend Event
With tickets selling out in record time for the last three years, those looking to attend the Multimodal Awards on 30th June are being encouraged to book their places as soon as possible. Tickets include a drinks reception, beer and wine on the table and a three-course meal.
The headline sponsor of the Awards is Logistics UK, with each award then supported by a leading industry business. One of the UK’s leading and much-loved comedians, Rory Bremner is hosting this year’s event ahead of the very first Award’s After Show Party featuring sounds of soul from the industry’s own Ian Gill of Vanguard Logistics. Tickets for the evening celebration always sell out fast, so early booking is recommended.
The Multimodal Exhibition takes place over three days from 30th June to 2nd July 2026 at the NEC and brings together the supply chain and logistics community under one roof. Entry is free and tickets can be booked now, with visitors able to look forward to conference sessions across multiple theatres, which will include slots from Multimodal, Logistics UK, UKWA, RFG, CILT, RHA and the IOE&IT.
The glittering Multimodal Awards ceremony takes place at The Vox Conference Centre on the first evening, 30th June 2026.