Hall of Fame

2022 Awards Winners

Our Awards winners from the 2022 World Post & Parcel Awards Ceremony in Dubai

Corporate Social Responsibility

Winner: La Poste Groupe for Guaranteeing Digital Access for All

Judges’ Statement – The judges look for real and meaningful impact as well as demonstration of a wide organisational commitment to the programme. This year’s winner has made progress in tackling the problem of digital exclusion by helping citizens who struggle with the digital world.

Winners’ Statement – “La Poste Guaranteeing Digital Access for All project consists in carrying out diagnoses in post offices via a voluntary survey aiming at identifying the digital competences of customers. These customers if they wish so can attend dedicated trainings offered by partner associations to enhance their digital literacy in their daily life, with in particular an easier access to online tools. It is an honour for La Poste to receive such a recognition from the mail and express industry worldwide as we are convinced that postal companies have an essential role to play in fighting the digital divide as a fundamental issue to reduce inequalities and improve economic and social inclusion.”
Margaux Meidinger, Head of European CSR Affairs, Le Groupe La Poste

Cross Border Growth

Winner: Asia Pacific Post for their APP ePacket

Judges’ Statement – In an increasingly globalised and connected world, individuals have unparalleled opportunities to communicate, to procure goods and services from around the world. This year’s winner built a tracked low cost light-weight packet service across their network. It looks to benefit more than 3 billion people and more than 250k post offices across Asia.

Winners’ Statement – “We’re a co-operative of 28 postal operators across Asia and the pacific, and this Award is really down to that co-operation between those operators. It’s a testament to my predecessor as well who was a great proponent for the e-packet and made it a real success.”
Sid Hart, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Post

Customer Service

Winner: Correios for their Multiple Public and Private Services

Judges’ Statement – Judges look to celebrate the organisation that can demonstrate best practice, and/or has made a signifi cant improvement in customer service over the past year. The 2022 winner has made it possible for organisations and companies to reach citizens with its presence throughout the vast country. They also acted as a service channel for
beneficiaries to receive financial aid from the Federal Government as a measure to face the crisis caused by COVID-19.

Innovation & Technology

Winner: Stamp Free for their Digital Postage Solution

Judges’ Statement – This award recognises the organisation that has introduced a significant new innovation to the sector, that demonstrates quantifiable benefits to its customers. This year’s  winner has developed technology through the use of AI, that enables customers to send parcels, letters and returns just by using their phone. Stamps, printed postage and parcel labels are no longer needed delivering convenience for postal carriers, small businesses and their customers.

Winners’ Statement – “As a technology start-up breaking into this sector, we are honoured to receive this award alongside winners from national postal companies. Our achievements to date are a testament to our team and investors. This award is further validation from the industry of our Digital Postage Solution™.”
Hugh Craigie Halkett, Managing Director, Stamp Free

Philatelic Campaign of the Year

Winner: Jersey Post for their Flockdown Birds Campaign

Judges’ Statement – This award recognises the organisation that has introduced a significant new innovation to the sector, that demonstrates quantifiable benefits to its customers. This year’s winner has developed technology through the use of AI, that enables customers to send parcels, letters and returns just by using their phone. Stamps, printed postage and parcel labels are no longer needed delivering convenience for postal carriers, small businesses and their customers.

Winners’ Statement – “We are extremely honoured to receive this award. Every year, Jersey Post endeavours to deliver a quality and innovative stamp programme; we’re extremely proud of the work that we do and we’re thrilled to be recognised at the World Post and Parcel Awards. For us, the ‘Flockdown’ stamps are a perfect example of the power of philately to connect people. The designs resonated with people around the world, creating a sense of community through our shared experience of the pandemic.”
David McGrath, Group Marketing Director, Jersey Post

Industry Leadership Award

Winner: Tim Brown, Chief Executive of Jersey Post

Judges’ Statement – This year’s winner has over 30 years’ experience in the post and parcel industry. In his most recent role, he has transformed the company from a business in managed decline to a vibrant, excited community of stakeholders who are actively engaged with their vision and values.

Winner’s Statement – “Everyone else got it on merit, I had to retire to get it! None of us really achieve anything in this world working alone. I believe we are a sum of our experiences good and bad (mine including KPMG, Royal Mail, DHL Express, Postcomm, CityLink and Jersey Post), the people we meet along the way, coupled with a determination to give it a go, have confidence, perseverance and enjoy. Thank you for this recognition for the achievement of our team globally and my small part in it.”
Tim Brown, Chief Executive, Jersey Post