With this year’s event taking a new format, the winners were announced throughout the day, with awards also revealed during the evening gathering.
UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin explains: “This year’s UKIFDA Show theme was ‘Be Part of the Solution’ and the winning individuals, depots and companies definitely reflect this dynamic industry landscape we are experiencing.
“Competition, as always, was tough, and our award winners and runners-up should be proud of their achievements – we had some fantastic entries. Many congratulations to you all, we are fortunate to have you working so hard to push the industry forward – a true inspiration to everyone.
“Thanks also to all of our sponsors for their support.”
Jack inspired the name of a new brand dedicated to delivering same-day service and handling urgent, out-of-hours fuel requests, ensuring that critical businesses never run out of fuel. He now leads a dedicated team of six people, and under his guidance, they continue to grow and thrive.
Alison Sweeney from sponsor Worldpay, presented the Customer Service Award 2025 to the winner, Jack Helliwell of Ukay Fuels (Hadleigh) Ltd.
Winner: Jack Helliwell, Ukay Fuels (Hadleigh) Ltd
Runner-up: Pam Arnasalam, Certas Energy
Jordan has thrived at New Era Energy, starting as an Apprentice and now serving as a Team Leader across 10 depots. Praised for his interpersonal skills, he has successfully recruited hundreds, becoming integral to the business. He inspires colleagues, exemplifying a young professional making a difference.
Winner: Jordan Ferlisi, New Era Energy
Runners up: Kiegan Owens, Oil 4 Wales Elliott Keegan, New Era Energy
Matthew Gilmore, director at sponsor Just Tankers, presented the award to the winner, Jordon Ferlisi, New Era Energy
Strongly contested, with two previous winners shortlisted, Certas Energy has once again demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the UK’s decarbonisation agenda. Its sales of renewable diesel have increased by more than 60%, and HVO at the pump has been introduced in 7 sites with a further 14 planned. 238 of its fleet now uses HVO renewable diesel, delivering a reduction in emissions of 35.8% compared to standard diesel fuel.
Winner: Certas Energy
Shortlisted companies ElimiNOX New Era Energy
Andrew Howell from Aviva, representing our sponsor Oilshield, presented the Green Award to the winner, Certas Energy.
Peter has spent 14 years driving tankers, earning a reputation for his attention to safety and professionalism in fuel delivery. The judges noted his focus on safe service and his commitment to finding solutions for customers. He has advanced from tanker driver to trainer and now supervisor.
Peter’s standout moment occurred when he calmly handled a potentially dangerous situation involving a horse and struggling rider on a narrow country lane, a video of which quickly went viral, gaining praise from rural and equestrian communities.
His manager expressed, “I’m very proud to have him on my team.”
Winner: Peter Stubbington, Certas Energy
Runners up: Sam Howells, WP Group Craig McCallum, Watson Fuels
Karl Jones from sponsor OAMPS presented the award to Peter Stubbington from Certas Energy.
Driving the standard of distributor depot safety forward, this award is decided by UKIFDA’s Technical Manager, who audits depots nationwide.
Winner: Tincknell Fuels, Gillingham Depot
Runners-up: AID Fuel Oils, Cannock Depot Callow Oils, Stourport on Severn Depot
Peter Smith from sponsor Pen Underwriting, presented the award to Tincknell Fuels’ Gillingham Depot.
Working in collaboration with its employees, NWF Fuels introduced the Safety Cup initiative – a fresh, fun way to put safety front and centre while bringing drivers together to boost safety performance.
One of the key criteria of this award is measurable results, and the Safety Cup has reduced collisions per kilometre by 60% and driver infringements by 40%, alongside month-on-month decreases in lost time injuries and vehicle accidents.
Winner: NWF Fuels
Runners-up: Corrib Oil New Era Energy
Margaret Major from sponsor Fuel Oil News presented the award to NWF Fuels.
Rounding up the day’s events, UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin, said: “There has been plenty of celebration today at the First Direct Arena with the announcement of our fantastic UKIFDA award winners.
“Congratulations to you all and thank you once again to our sponsors for their support, our wonderful exhibitors and of course the 700+ delegates who made the event such a success.”
15th May 2025
