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A Summary of the competition’s criteria. The Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award. Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year (YIFFY). 30 June 2014. By: Andevi Trading c.c. t/as FreightPartner. Overview. Launched in 1999 Sponsored by the TT Club and FIATA
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A Summary of the competition’s criteria The Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award
Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year (YIFFY) 30 June 2014 By: Andevi Trading c.c. t/as FreightPartner
Overview • Launched in 1999 • Sponsored by the TT Club and FIATA • Aims: • Encourage Training if the FF Industry • Develop professionalism • Draw in more, younger people to the industry.
Eligibility • Experience - 2 Years in the Industry – 4 is preferable • Entrant must be employed by a company that is a member of the FIATA aligned National Association (SAAFF). • National Member Association (SAAFF) may only submit one candidate and must motivate their selection. • A prize is awarded by SAAFF to the winner of the South African round – an Apple iPad • Ideally, competitor should have FIATA Diploma or some FIATA aligned training. • May only be nominated by SAAFF, once. • Age : 18 to 32 i.e. may not be older that 32 years of age - in this year.
SA Round • Topic set by SAAFF – This has yet to be released • Intent to enter to be received by SAAFF by 31 August 2014. • Paper required by 6 January 2014.
Dissertation • Once nominated, a dissertation is required. • The qualifying round requires and assessment/assignment to be written. • 4000 to 6000 words in length (max 6000 words!) • Typed, double spaced in soft copy only in Word, unlocked format. • Has 3 months in which to complete this. • In English • Attachments limited to 15 Pages.
Prizes for Regional Winner • Not based solely on the dissertation but is a significant factor. • International Certificate is issued to the winner together with a personal Trophy • Attendance at the FIATA Annual World Congress, including: • US 1000 towards air travel sponsored by FIATA • Hotel accommodation sponsored by TT Club. • One Year’s free subscription to International Transport Journal (ITJ)
Prizes for Global Winner In addition to the prizes awarded to the Regional Winners, the Global winner will win: • An International Certificate issued to the winner; • An additional personal Trophy • Name engraved on the Trophy held in the TT Club in London, listing all prior winners • One week’s practical training in a designated country • One week’s training on legal and Insurance aspects at TT Club. • Economy air travel for these purposes and accommodation and personal expenditure. • Personal spending money.