Manufacturer Awards 2005

The winners of the Manufacturer Awards, one of the UK's largest industry awards, were announced last night. Capping the first day of the Manufacturer LIVE event at the International Centre in Telford, the awards ceremony was a glittering affair attended by over 600 guests. The ceremony was hosted by TV personality Philippa Forrester, who introduced the finalists in each of the ten awards categories. Biggest winner on the night was Unilever Ice Cream & Frozen Food, which won two category awards as well as the coveted Manufacturer of the Year Award 2005. In addition to the accolade, the winners also received a magnificent crystal awards trophy. Fuller details of winners, categories and sponsors are provided below:

• Leadership and Strategy Award
  Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers
  Winner: Unilever Ice Cream & Frozen Food
• Design and Innovation Award
  Sponsored by Renaissance South Yorkshire
  Winner: Impey UK
• World Class Manufacturing Award
  Sponsored by TBM Consulting
  Winner: Group Lotus
• The Skills and HR Award
  Sponsored by SEMTA & Jobcentre Plus
  Winner: Ford Motor Company
• IT in Manufacturing Award
  Sponsored by Microsoft Business Solutions
  Winner: Magellan Aerospace (UK)
• Logisitics and Supply Chain Award
  Sponsored by Oliver Wight
  Winner: Oxoid
• Manufacturing Operations Award
  Sponsored by UGS & Sun
  Winner: Unilever Ice Cream & Frozen Food
• Automotive Supply Chain Award
  Sponsored by HP & SAP
  Winner: Land Rover & NYK Logistics
• Aerospace Supply Chain Award
  Sponsored by HP & SAP
  Winner: Icore International
• Process Industries Supply Chain Award
  Sponsored by PICME
  Winner: JohnsonDiversey
• The Manufacturer of the Year Award
  Sponsored by Barclays
  Winner: Unilever Ice Cream & Frozen Food