The first six sponsors of the 30th Supply Chain Excellence Awards have been announced, ahead of entries opening next month.
The confirmed sponsors for 2026 are: Allwood Recycling Solutions, Aurora Insights, Kite Packaging, Logistex, Logistics Reply and Peak Technologies.
Now in its third decade, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards continue to set the industry benchmark recognising outstanding teams, initiatives and technologies that drive measurable results across global supply chains.
“Our judging panel is one of this programme’s great strengths,” said John Thornton, editor-in-chief of Logistics Manager. “Leaders from brand owners, retailers, manufacturers, operators, academia and the third-party logistics sector bring rigorous, real-world scrutiny to every entry.”
There are six industrial sector categories to enter for 2026, including the Logistics Reply Retail Supply Chain Excellence Award.
Additional categories recognise best practice across core supply chain disciplines and operations including:
- The Peak Technologies Digital Transformation Award – Systems
- The Allwood Recycling Solutions Sustainability Award for Recycling
- The Kite Packaging Supply Chain Innovation Award
- The Logistex Supply Chain Health & Safety Award
Further awards celebrate excellence in people development and transport operations, illustrating the breadth of innovation across the supply chain ecosystem.
Entries will open for the Supply Chain Excellence Awards on 23 February 2026. The awards ceremony will take place on 5 November 2026 at Grosvenor House in London.
For information on the Supply Chain Excellence Awards, including how to enter and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the official website

