26.8.2025 | Logistics

Logistics UK has published the shortlist for its Rising Star of the Year Award at the prestigious Logistics Awards 2025, which returns in 2025 for its ninth year. The overall winner will be announced at a glittering awards reception and celebratory gala dinner to be held at the Park Plaza Hotel overlooking the River Thames in London on 11 December 2025. 

Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Awards are the only awards specifically for the industry, presented by the industry. There is a comprehensive multimodal representation in the entries, covering roads, rail, water, and air, as well as logistics operators, manufacturers, and supporting industries.  

Nominations for the Rising Star of the Year award have been taken for individuals from any field of logistics who excel in their role and are destined for success – the only criterion is that they must have fewer than five years’ experience in the sector. To showcase the incredible talent working in the sector, the Rising Star of the Year Award has been enhanced for 2025, with all the entrants being featured in a forthcoming Logistics Magazine skills supplement. The overall winner will be announced at the Logistics Awards in December. 

The following individuals have been shortlisted in the Rising Star of the Year category: 

Beth Baxter, Swain Container Solutions 

Brooklyn Hoban-Langley, Tarmac Cement Ltd 

Callum Gutteridge, Metro 

Diana Yatskiv, GXO 

Elliott Lancaster, Omnes Global/Keele University 

Hollie Strange, DHL Supply Chain   

Rory Sneddon, Metro 

Sophie Mitchell, Howard Tenens Logistics 

Stephen Twiselton, XPO Logistics 

Logistics UK’s Acting Chief Executive and Director of Policy, Kevin Green, said, “The entries for our 2025 Rising Star of the Year Award demonstrate the up-and-coming talent within our sector, with individuals from across the industry demonstrating their high standards and commitment to delivering for customers. I know that our board is going to have a very tough challenge in deciding on the eventual winner, and everyone shortlisted should be incredibly proud of their achievement in making it this far.”  

The awards evening, sponsored by Brigade Electronics, Close Brothers, Howard Tenens Logistics, Logistics UK Recovery Service, Port of Dover, and Wise, will include a champagne reception and a three-course meal, accompanied by top-quality entertainment and dancing, to celebrate the achievements of the industry. Tables at this year’s Logistics Awards can now be booked with early bird discounts available until 30th August.