On 22 June 2023, companies representing the UK’s Logistics and Transport industry came together at Newark Showground, to participate in The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge; an event BIFA is proud to have sponsored again this year.
First held in 2019, The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge has truly captured the hearts and minds of the industry – demonstrating the passion, support and enthusiasm companies have to improve equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as the business benefits attained by establishing a diverse workforce. Growing by a staggering 40% since its launch, The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge has become a staple in the industry’s event calendar, with many key industry stakeholders supporting it year-on-year.
The Big Logistics Challenge is the only team-based logistics event showcasing the diversity the UK
logistics industry is seeking to achieve. The challenges are designed to promote the message that
diverse teams work better together, with companies taking part in a series of physical, mental and
skill-based sessions including; Catwalk Challenge, Quad Bikes, Archery, Agents in Disguise, Human
Table Football, the Mighty Quiz and Dancing with the Shows! Designed to put a team’s
communication and teamwork skills to the test, the challenges are developed to ensure that
everyone has a role to play.
The Transaid Award presented to the team who played to their skills, utilised all of the team and
showed the best teamwork during the Maze Runner challenge, was presented to ‘Born to Move’ of
DFDS by the charity’s representatives, Anna Giavedoni, Events Assistant and Maddy Matheson,
Communications Officer.
The Haka Award was presented by Laura Taylor, HR Director for the RHA, alongside BLDC Haka
Instructor Sol Cooper, of TOA Haka, to ‘Happier World’ from John Lewis & Partners, as the team who
showed diversity of thought and encouraged each other – echoing the pledge to work toward a
diverse and inclusive sector.
The Talent in Logistics Award, awarded to the best team performance during the ‘Bring on the Beans’
challenge, was presented to ‘Red Hot Chilli Steppers’ of DFDS by Managing Director, Laura Nelson.
The Collaborative Teamwork Award was judged by UKWA’s Chief Executive, Clare Bottle, against one
of the event’s favourite challenges – Walk the Plank. The winners were DHL Supply Chains’s ‘DIEB
Warriors’ – who displayed outstanding teamwork and motivational support.
And finally, the most coveted trophy of the day – the Team of the Year Award – for achieving the
highest overall score with an impressive 241.5 out of a possible 260, went to XPO Logistics! The 2023
winner’s trophy was presented by Vicky Binley, Director of event organisers, Nimble Media Ltd.
A Charity Tuck Shop, kindly supported by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and a Hamper Raffle raised
£1,183.25 for Transaid.
BLDC Press Release credit: Nimble Media
BLDC Press contact: Vicky Binley
Tel: +44 1780 432930
Email: [email protected]
