Hall of Famer Val South described it as “a real honour to both me and my company”. Martin Carter, operations director, Stannah Management Services, called it a “massive motivation for the team” while Larry Bannon, national fleet services manager, NHS Blood and Transplant said there is “no higher or better accolade”.
They are talking about the importance of winning a Fleet News Award, the greatest honour in fleet.
Fleets, manufacturers and suppliers are set to do battle once again for these keenly-contested awards with the official launch of the process today (September 18). Winning is not easy: the awards represent the pinnacle of fleet success and honour excellence, innovation and quality.
All entries are judged by experts drawn from across the fleet sector. They give up hours of their time to meticulously scrutinise the entries and take part in the intensive judging days. And they ensure that we always select the worthiest winner in every category.
The awards are rigorously monitored and controlled by awards chairman Christopher Macgowan and the whole process is audited and signed off by Deloitte, ensuring no bias or prejudice.
More proud winners will collect their coveted Fleet News Awards trophies at the glittering awards ceremony on March 25 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
But you only stand a chance if you enter, so start planning now by requesting an entry form by emailing emma-louise.kinnaird@bauermedia.co.uk
Categories
Fleet Awards
Fleet of the Year – up to 250 vehicles
2014 winner: Red Bull Company
Fleet of the Year – 251-1000 vehicles
2014 winner: New category
Sponsored by: Halfords Autocentres
Fleet of the Year – 1001-plus vehicles
2014 winner: Kelly Group
Safe Fleet of the Year
2014 winner: Speedy Services
Green Fleet of the Year
2014 winner: BT Group
Sponsored by: BMW (UK)
Cost Saving Initiative of the Year
2014 winner: Autoglass
Sponsored by: Zenith
Manufacturer Awards
Best Small Car
2014 winner: Peugeot 208
Best Lower Medium Car
2014 winner: Seat Leon
Best Upper Medium Car
2014 winner: Vauxhall Insignia
Best Estate Car
2014 winner: Skoda Octavia estate
Best All-Round 4x4
2014 winner: Land Rover Discovery
Best Seven-Seat People Carrier
2014 winner: Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Best Crossover
2014 winner: Skoda Yeti
Best Premium Car
2014 winner: Volvo S60/V60
Best Executive Car
2014 winner: BMW 5 Series
Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
2014 winner: BMW
Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
2014 winner: Mercedes-Benz
Supplier Awards
Leasing Company of the Year
2014 winner: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions
Sponsored by: Auto Windscreens
Best Short-term Rental Company of the Year
2014 winner: Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Customer Service Award
2014 winner: Leasedrive Group
Sponsored by: Škoda UK
Best New Product or Service
2014 winner: SmartWitness
Fleet Dealer of the Year
2014 winner: Norton Way Corporate Sales
Headline Awards
Fleet Manager of the Year
2014 winner: Darren Bell, G4S
Sponsored by: FMG
Supplier of the Year
2014 winner: Autoglass
Sponsored by: Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services
New Company Car of the Year
2014 winner: BMW 5 Series
Sponsored by: LeasePlan
Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
2014 winner: BMW (UK)
Sponsored by: KeeResources
Fleet News Hall of Fame
2014 winner: Val South
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