CIFFA Recognizes Outstanding Graduates

CIFFA Recognizes Outstanding Graduates of the CIFFA Certificate and FIATA Diploma Programs

The CIFFA Certificate and FIATA Diploma are prestigious qualifications in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, offering comprehensive training in global trade operations, transportation management, and regulatory compliance. Together, these credentials significantly improve career opportunities and credibility in the competitive logistics sector. We would also like to recognize those students who have achieved the highest average grades in these courses.

CIFFA Certificate – Job Nicolai Award

The Job Nicolai Award recognizes outstanding students who achieve the highest average grades in the CIFFA Certificate courses. The award is based on performance in two core courses: International Transportation and Trade and Essentials of Freight Forwarding. Recipients are selected from regions across Canada, ensuring national representation.

Mr. Job Nicolai, a Central Region Lecturer in the early 1990s, played a pivotal role in expanding access to CIFFA education. Before the advent of e-learning, Mr. Nicolai developed chapter-specific exercises for the CIFFA International Freight Forwarding courses.

To honor his dedication and contributions, CIFFA established the Job Nicolai Award after his passing. This award continues to celebrate academic excellence and Mr. Nicolai’s enduring legacy in freight forwarding education.

2022 and 2023: Job Nicoli Award Winners:

FIATA Diploma Course – Advanced Freight Services – George Kuhn Award

The George Kuhn Education Award recognizes students who achieve the highest grades in the FIATA Diploma Course – Advanced Freight Services (formerly the Advanced Certificate Courses). The award is presented regionally across Canada, honoring outstanding academic performance in this advanced freight services curriculum.

George Kuhn was a transformative figure in the international transportation and logistics industry. Originally from Switzerland, he built an illustrious career across England, France, the United States, and Japan. His leadership as CIFFA’s President (1982–1983) and later as Executive Director (1999–2006) left a lasting mark. Notably, he was instrumental in launching CIFFA’s education programs in the early 1980s, including Dangerous Goods courses and specialized workshops.

Mr. Kuhn passed away on November 11, 2019, leaving behind a significant legacy in the freight and logistics sector. This award, named in his honor, celebrates his dedication to education and excellence in the field.

2022 and 2023: George Kuhn Award Winners: