Transport Africa awards

Siemens is the title sponsor for this year's Transport Africa Awards which will comprise of ten categories, each with three finalists. Each category is judged based on specific criteria, such as individuals who have gone the extra mile to ensure the growth and success of their company together with a positive impact on Africa's transport sector; a company that has consistently enhanced the way in which their organisation has procured goods and services; development and implementation of sustainable procurement policies and processes in supply chains; and "out-of-the-box" solutions to tangible problems for effective functioning of their organisations.

This year's judging panel will be made up of business and transport leaders from across Africa and Europe, including, Howard Rosen, Chairman, Rail Working Group, Switzerland; Anil Bhandari, Former Senior Advisor - African Region, World Bank, Kenya; Bamidele Badejo, Lagos State Commissioner, Ministry of Transport, Nigeria; Johny Smith, CEO, Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Namibia; Peter Copley, Transport specialist, Development Bank of Southern Africa, South Africa.

The awards evening will take place at a spectacular gala dinner filled with entertainment, dinner, drinks and networking, as leading industry players are recognised for their part in the continued growth and success of Africa's transport sector. The award categories are:
• Leading Transport Visionary of the Year
• Procurement Excellence Award
• Innovation Award
• Best African Rail Operator
• The Best Financial Support in the Transport Industry
• Best African Port Operator
• Best Africa Road Operator
• Best Customer Strategy
• Solution Provider of the Year
• Transport World Africa - Hall of Fame Award

For more information or to nominate your organisation, yourself or other industry pioneers visit http://www.terrapinn.com/2011/transportawardsza/index.stm or contact Terrapin on +27 (0)11 516 4000.

Date: 29 June 2011
Venue: The Hilton, Sandton