Truck and Track Winter 2024/25 www.truckandtrack.com 40 PALLET NETWORKS The iconic city of Nottingham once again set the stage for the United Pallet Network (UPN) Annual Awards 2024, a spectacular evening celebrating the year’s successes of one of the UKs leading Pallet Networks. UPN Members, Partners and VIP guests gathered for this 23rd annual event, which served as both a celebration of excellence and an affirmation of UPN’s leadership in the sector. This year’s theme, “Sustainability Rocks!” resonated throughout the evening, weaving together the night’s performances, accolades and charitable initiatives. It was a bold reminder that UPN is not only driving the Pallet Network Sector forward but also championing a better future for the planet. The evening opened with an awesome performance from the BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year – The Emmanu’-El Apostolic Gospel Choir whose stunning renditions of “Circle of Life” and “Oh Happy Day” raised goose bumps. True to its “Sustainability” theme, UPN also brought back huge event favourites from previous years. Ace crooner supreme, Steve Cole was the glue for the evening as MC. TV personality, speaker and illusionist Ben Hanlin dazzled attendees once again with his spellbinding illusions. Rick Parfitt Junior and his RPJ Band rocked the stage, their electrifying performance a testament to their Status Quo legacy. Steve Cole - The glue for the evening as MC David Brown UPN MD spoke with pride about the networks growth and sustainability commitment “Sustainability Rocks” at the United
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