Chemmies salute sector stars on stage at Blackpool
14 Dec 2025
DSV Air and Sea topped the finalists at this year’s Chemmie Awards hosted by the Chemical Business Association with two wins and a commendation.
Close behind was Nordmann UK with one win and one commendation and Holiferm, with two commendations.
More than 300 industry representatives attended the event staged at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
CEO Tim Doggett said the awards, now in their third year had been established as a must-attend event.
He commented: “The Chemmies is more than an awards ceremony – it is a celebration of the people and businesses that power the UK’s chemical supply chain.
“Created by the industry, for the industry, the enthusiasm with which it is embraced speaks volumes about the pride, passion and purpose that drive our sector.”
Award winners were:
- Responsible Care Award (Logistics Services Member) – HW Coates
- Responsible Care Award (Distributor Member, Office Only) – Nordmann UK
- Responsible Care Award (Distributor Member, with Operational Sites) – Airedale Group
- Sustainability Award Winner – DSV Air and Sea
- Highly commended – Holiferm Ltd
- Wellbeing Award – Azelis UK
- Highly Commended – Holiferm Ltd
- Community Engagement Award – Tennants Distribution
- Highly commended – Airedale Group
- Made a Difference Award – Beverley Brooman, A-Gas Electronic Materials
- Young Person Award – Robyn Taylor, DSV Air and Sea
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Jill Young, DKSH
- Affiliate Member of the Year – Apprentice Employment Agency
- Logistics Services Member of the Year – Bowker Group
- Highly commended – DSV Air and Sea
- Distributor/Manufacturer Member of the Year – Brenntag UK
- Highly commended – Nordmann UK
- President’s Award – Kieran Rafferty, Rakem Group
