Three trophies were presented to Premier Logistics at the Niche Business Awards, held at Athena on Friday, September 8.

The family-run logistics firm has won the Best Large Business and Best Family Business categories, while Premier Logistics Client Relationship Manager Macauley Christopher has won the Rising Star award.

Judges commended Premier Logistics for adding value to the local economy, efficient family-run operations, and dedication to employee development.

Macauley has worked his way up from washing trucks at the age of 16 for Premier Logistics, which is owned and run by his dad Lee Christopher. He became Client Relationship Manager last year.

Lee Christopher, Managing Director at Premier Logistics, said:
“Being recognised as one of the best large, family-run businesses is a testament to all that we’ve tried to do with our company. We want all our employees to feel at home and happy here, which is what has helped us win Best Large and Best Family Business. And of course, I’m proud of my son Macauley for being named as a Rising Star. I was lucky enough that he showed a huge interest in my work and the industry from a young age and I’ve watched him eagerly develop his skillset through his various positions in the business.”

Jenny Cross, CEO of Cross Productions, said:
“We’re so very proud to have Premier Logistics as winners in not one but three categories. Lee, Mac and the team have proven themselves to be exceptional in their applications, which have demonstrated the positive impact their business has on the Leicestershire community and economy. The Niche Business Awards were set up to recognise the best in practice across the county. It’s genuinely mind-blowing to see not just the number of nominations received but the quality increase year on year. With winners like Premier Logistics, Leicestershire has a thriving business community, one that acts as a benchmark for other cities to aspire to.”

See the full list of winners at nichemagazine.co.uk/winners.

Nominate for the Niche Business Awards 2024 from this December at nichemagazine.co.uk/awards.