BPA announces 2024 awards nominees

The British Ports Association has announced the nominees for the prestigious BPA Awards 2024, celebrating excellence, innovation, commitment to sustainability and leadership across the UK’s ports sector.

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This year’s nominees are an impressive line up, each recognised for their outstanding contributions to the UK maritime industry.

“Being shortlisted for the BPA Industry Awards 2024 is a significant achievement, and we are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of both our port and associate members in this way,” said Shenaz Bussawon manager of Events, Marketing & Programmes at BPA.

“The UK’s ports continue to play a critical role in both local economies and the broader national and international framework, and these nominees represent the pinnacle of excellence in their diverse, respective areas.”

Key categories and nominees include:

The Port Development Award recognising ports which have demonstrated significant development and improvement efforts.

  • DP World
  • Forth Ports Leith
  • Port of Aberdeen
  • Port of Blyth
  • Port of Cromarty Firth
  • Port of Milford Haven
  • Stornoway Port

Inclusive Workplace Award 2024 celebrating organisations which have created inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environments.

  • Associated British Ports
  • Belfast Harbour
  • Port of Tyne
  • Shoreham Port

Port Sustainability Award 2024 (sponsored by Liebherr) highlighting ports which have led the way in environmental initiatives and sustainability efforts.

  • Belfast Harbour
  • Dart Harbour
  • Falmouth Harbour
  • Harwich Haven Authority
  • Montrose Port Authority
  • Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority – Ardglass Harbour
  • Northern Lighthouse Board
  • PD Ports
  • Poole Harbour Commissioners
  • Port of Jersey
  • Port of Tyne

SME Port of the Year Award 2024 (sponsored by SLR Marine Recruit) acknowledging smaller ports that have made significant strides in operations and development.

  • Cattewater Harbour
  • Cowes Harbour Commission
  • Falmouth Harbour
  • Kishorn Port Ltd
  • Langstone Harbour Board
  • Montrose Port Authority
  • Port of Blyth
  • Salcombe Harbour Authority
  • Saundersfoot Harbour

BPA Industry Awards 2024 recognising organisations which have made significant contributions in areas such as port development, sustainability, and inclusivity.

  • Arch Henderson
  • AtkinsRéalis
  • Herbosch Kiere
  • Liebherr
  • Ocean Wise Limited
  • Shape Associates
  • UK Power Network Services

The winners will be announced during the BPA Conference Gala Dinner on 10 October.