Fleet News Group Awards

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Recognising Excellence in Fleet

The Fleet News Group Awards recognise the best in the fleet and automotive industry — from leading fleet teams to the vehicles and suppliers driving performance, safety and innovation.

What makes these awards different?

The Fleet News Group Awards are designed to align with the real-world priorities and performance measures that define success in the fleet industry. Rather than relying solely on judging panels, the Fleet Management Excellence Awards will allow the industry to vote, giving fleet professionals a direct voice in recognising best practice.

The Fleet Vehicle Awards will use a structured Best Value Analysis approach — the same procurement framework used by fleet buyers — to ensure winners are selected based on real-world performance, value, and suitability for fleet operations.

Why These Awards Matter

Recognise best practice in fleet management
Showcase real results, not marketing claims
Give the industry a voice in selecting the winners
Highlight vehicles that make sense for business
Acknowledge suppliers that partner with fleets

This is an awards program the industry can trust — because it reflects how fleets actually operate.

Key Dates

April – June 2026: Entries open for Fleet Management Excellence Awards

July 2026: Finalists announced for Fleet Management Excellence Awards

August – September 2026:

Industry voting period for Fleet Management Excellence Awards
Judging period for Fleet Vehicle Awards

October 2026: Awards Night

The Awards Night

Winners will be revealed at the Fleet News Group Awards Night in October – a premium industry event bringing together Fleet Managers, suppliers, OEMs and sponsors.

More than an awards ceremony, it’s a highlight on the fleet calendar — a night to connect, celebrate and recognise industry leadership.

Fleet Management Excellence Awards

Nominations for the Fleet Management Excellence Awards will be reviewed by an independent panel of experienced Fleet Managers and industry leaders. The panel will assess each submission against defined criteria and select three finalists in each category based on demonstrated performance, innovation, and measurable outcomes.

Once finalists are announced, the process moves from panel review to industry voting. The fleet community will then have the opportunity to vote for the winner via a secure online voting platform. This approach ensures the awards are community-led and transparent, giving industry professionals a direct voice in recognising excellence. A live leaderboard will be displayed during the voting period, giving everyone a chance to follow the action and actively support the finalists.

Fleet of the year award

Recognises organisations that demonstrate strategic fleet management through strong governance, data-driven decisions, safety, compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement outcomes. Nominate Now

Fleet sustainability award

Recognises organisations that reduce fleet emissions through data-driven strategies, disciplined management practices and measurable outcomes that deliver sustained environmental improvement. Nominate Now

Safe fleet award

Recognises organisations that integrate fleet safety into workplace safety systems, manage incidents proactively, set reduction targets, and demonstrate measurable improvements. Nominate Now

Fleet technology award

Recognises organisations using technology to solve fleet problems and deliver measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, cost control, utilisation, and operational performance. Nominate Now

Supplier of the year award

Recognises suppliers trusted by fleet customers, measured through verified votes and recommendations that reflect service quality, reliability, value, and customer experience to the fleet industry. Nominate Now

Fleet Vehicle Awards

The Fleet Vehicle Awards will be judged using a recognised vehicle procurement methodology known as Best Value Analysis (BVA) — the same framework used by fleet buyers when evaluating vehicles for operational use.

Rather than focusing on a single feature or headline specification, Best Value Analysis assesses the overall value a vehicle delivers to a fleet over time. Each vehicle will be evaluated against practical, real-world criteria that reflect the priorities of fleet buyers, including:

Whole-of-Life Cost (WOLC)
Workspace ergonomics and driver comfort
Carpark / driveway appeal
Sustainability and safety performance
Manufacturer commitment to fleet customers

This structured, evidence-based process ensures that winning vehicles represent the best overall value for fleet operations, not simply the lowest price or newest model. It also provides the industry with a credible, transparent benchmark for vehicle selection.