Looking back at one of the Gold Sponsors that helped shape the awards programme, Manna Air Delivery took flight as Gold Sponsor at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, supporting a programme that has recognised the outstanding achievements of Irish logistics and transport businesses since its establishment in 2010.

Founded in Ireland and operating at the forefront of autonomous drone delivery, Manna designs, builds, and operates its own drone hardware, software, and air operations end to end. The company partners with retailers and food brands to deliver goods safely, quickly, and sustainably to local communities, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and regulatory excellence that underpins its ambition to reshape last-mile delivery across cities and suburbs worldwide. 

At a time when warehousing capacity, delivery speed, and sustainability in logistics are reshaping how supply chain management is approached across Irish industry, Manna's work represents one of the most forward-thinking responses to the pressures bearing down on the transport and distribution sector. Its sponsorship of Ireland's premier logistics recognition programme reflected a natural alignment between the company's mission and the values the awards exist to celebrate.

Manna joined an extensive cohort of Gold Sponsors at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, alongside ISM Recruitment & Training, AIB, Maersk Contract Logistics, Flexistaff Recruitment, HSI Skillko, and Excel Recruitment, reflecting the breadth of Ireland's logistics community and the programme's reach across the sector. Further support came from the Freight Transport Association Ireland, the Irish International Freight Association, and Amárach Research as supporters, with The Irish Times serving as Communications Partner.

The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards celebrated achievement across a wide range of categories, with entries evaluated by an independent judging panel and winners recognised for demonstrating measurable commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, sustainability, and excellence across Ireland's transport industry. 

The 2026 judging panel was coordinated by Declan Allen, Head of Logistics, Supply Chain and Project Management at Technological University Dublin, and drew together senior figures spanning freight, supply chain academia, port operations, and fleet management, united by deep sector expertise and a shared commitment to advancing Ireland's logistics and transport standards.

The gala took place on 26 February 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, bringing together hundreds of senior executives from across Ireland's logistics community. 

Explore the full list of 2026 winners at the official awards website and subscribe to the newsletter for further updates.