The Fleet News Awards is back with new categories and new opportunities for fleets, manufacturers and suppliers to enjoy the huge benefits that go with winning and being shortlisted.
Entries for the 2025 awards are now open. Go to awards.fleetnews.co.uk for all the details.
This is your chance to savour the “pinnacle of success”, according to Aaron Powell, fleet director at Speedy Services.
“Winning the Fleet and Transport Manager of the year award at the prestigious Fleet News awards is a massive honour,” said Powell. “Being selected by industry experts for the work you do is amazing,
“It’s hard to put into words the feeling when your name is read out as the winner. Everyone should strive to have this accolade from the Fleet News Awards - it is the pinnacle of success for any fleet manager.”
Like Powell, you can boost your business and personal profile and credibility, as well improving team motivation. All it takes is half an hour of your time!
In addition to the fleet categories, the Fleet News Awards also hands out trophies for the best suppliers, manufacturers and vehicles.
Among the new categories are three additions to the supplier section: Technology Provider of the Year (for telematics, AI, cameras, routing packages, fleet management software), Graphics/Livery Company of the Year and Support Services Provider of the Year (for SMR/fleet management, tyres, training, risk management, accident management, charge points, fuel card solutions).
The van and truck categories have been merged under commercials with a new category - Best Truck up to 7.5 tonnes.
There are also changes to the judging panel, with new faces including Kerry Teesdale, joint head of fleet at MJ Quinn, and Richard Crook, fleet director at DHL Express, on the supplier panels, Eddie Parker, Arval LCV consultant, on commercials, and Paul Titchmarsh, Cap UK forecast manager, and Ben Edwards, Arval consultant, on cars.
Judges will be looking for examples of quality, innovation and evidence of improvements in each of the fleet, manufacturer, supplier and headline categories.
Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals and a judge on the fleet panel, said: “Putting together a convincing entry for the Fleet News Awards is not necessarily an easy job for a fleet manager. They need to show how they have approached the fleet objectives and issues facing them with great energy, enthusiasm, ability and innovation. Above all, they’ve got to illustrate – in hard facts and figures – how they have made relevant, measurable and impressive improvements.
“However, if they win, the reward is the fleet industry’s highest level of recognition, something which carries considerable professional kudos both within and outside their organisations. If you can place a Fleet News Award on your desk, you know you’ve done an exceptional job of managing your fleet.”
Audited by Brian Cooper of EY and chaired by Christopher Macgowan OBE, the Fleet News Awards has the outstanding credentials and credibility to make entering worthwhile.
But don’t just take our word for it, we’ve also included more testimonials from previous winners.
To enter the awards, head to the website now: awards.fleetnews.co.uk.
TESTIMONIALS
"Receiving the Fleet of the Year award is a tremendous honour for The AA. This recognition underscores our relentless dedication to providing top-notch service and support to fleets nationwide. It's a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire team. The AA is dedicated to instilling confidence in drivers, now and in the future. We are proud to be the recognised as fleet of the year. It is the ultimate acknowledgment of being a leader in our market and we remain steadfast in our mission to set the standard for excellence in the fleet industry."
Duncan Webb, fleet director, The AA – winner of fleet of the year, 1000+ vehicles
“Winning the Fleet and Transport Manager of the year award at the prestigious fleet News awards is a massive honour. Being selected by industry experts for the work you do is amazing. It’s hard to put into words the feeling when your name is read out as the winner. Everyone should strive to have this accolade from the Fleet News awards - it is the pinnacle of success for any fleet manager.”
Aaron Powell, fleet director, Speedy Hire, winner of fleet manager of the year
“These awards for Hilux and Proace City are appreciated and significant recognition for our LCV fleet and business strategy.”
Neil Broad, General Manager One Toyota Fleet Services, winner of best all-terrain workhorse and best small van
“If you can place a Fleet News Award on your desk, you know you’ve done an exceptional job of managing your fleet”
Paul Hollick, AFP chair and awards judge
TIMELINE
- Awards deadline: November 22, 2024
- Judging days:
- Supplier: January 21
- Manufacturer: January 22
- Fleet interviews: January 29-30
- Finalists revealed: mid-February 2025 on www.fleetnews.co.uk
- Awards night: March 12, 2025, Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
CATEGORIES
Fleet Awards
Excellence in Fleet Safety and Compliance
2024 winner: JJX Logistics
Environmental Fleet of the Year
2024 winner: Royal Mail
Most Improved Fleet Operator
2024 winner: Wheatley Group
Fleet of the Year (sub-250 vehicles)
2024 winner: Univar Solutions
Fleet of the year (250-1,000 vehicles)
2024 winner: National House-Building Council
Fleet of the Year (more than 1,000 vehicles)
2024 winner: The AA
Supplier Awards
Fleet Dealer of the Year
2024 winner: TrustFord
Rental Company of the Year
2024 winner: Enterprise Mobility
Technology Provider of the Year (NEW)
Converter/bodybuilder of the year
2024 winner: Bri-Stor Systems
Graphics/livery company of the year (NEW)
Support Services Provider of the Year (NEW)
Leasing Company of the Year (up to 20,000 vehicles)
2024 winner: Grosvenor Leasing
Leasing Company of the Year (more than 20,000 vehicles)
2024 winner: Novuna Vehicle Solutions
Manufacturer Awards
Commercials
Best Small Van
2024 winner: Toyota Proace City
Best Medium Van
2024 winner: Ford Transit Custom
Best Large Van
2024 winner: Ford Transit
Best All-terrain Workhorse
2024 winner: Toyota Hilux
Best Truck up to 7.5 tonnes (NEW)
Cars
Best Lower Medium Car
2024 winner: Kia Niro
Best Compact SUV
2024 winner: Hyundai Kona
Best Mid-size SUV
2024 winner: Audi Q4 e-tron
Best Premium Car
2024 winner: BMW i4
Best Executive Car
2024 winner: BMW 5 Series
Manufacturer
Zero Emission Manufacturer of the Year (NEW)
Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
2024 winner: MG Motor UK
Headline Awards
Fleet Supplier of the Year (shortlist from supplier category winners)
2024 winner: The AA
Fleet Manufacturer of the Year – Car (READER VOTED)
2024 winner: BMW Group UK
Fleet Manufacturer of the Year – Van (READER VOTED)
2024 winner: Ford Pro
Fleet/Transport Manager of the Year
2024 winner: Aaron Powell, Speedy
Fleet News Hall of Fame
2024 inductees: Ian Leonard and Julie Summerell
Judging panel
- Chairman: Christopher Macgowan OBE
- Auditor: Brian Cooper, Ernst & Young
Fleet Awards
- Stephen Briers, Fleet News
- Aaron Powell, Speedy and fleet manager of the year
- Paul Hollick, AFP
- Lorna McAtear, National Grid
Supplier Awards
- Denise Lane, Euro Car Parts
- Kerry Teesdale, MJ Quinn
- Richard Crook, DHL Express
- Leroy Thomas, Affinity Water
- Sarah Gilding, South Yorks Police
- Dale Eynon, Defra Group Fleet Services
- Jo Coffey, City Electrical Factors
Manufacturer Awards
CARS
- Matt dePrez, Fleet News
- Lorna McAtear, National Grid
- James Rooney, Network Rail
- Duncan Webb, the AA
- Nadim Mehar, Alstom
- Simon Harris, UK Vehicle Data
- Andy Cutler, Glass’s
- Paul Titchmarsh, Cap UK
- Ben Edwards, Arval consultant
COMMERCIALS
- Matt de Prez, Fleet News
- Lorna McAtear, National Grid
- Duncan Webb, ISS
- Matt Hammond, Altrad
- Andy Picton, Glass’s
- Ken Brown, CAP
- Paul Kirby, Van Expert
- Matt Dillon, LeasePlan
- Eddie Parker, Arval
- Justin Laney, John Lewis Transport
- James Rooney, Network Rail
Headline Awards
- Judges as above, relevant to the category.
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Bauer B2B group editor Stephen Briers has been an automotive business journalist since 1995. He has been editor of Fleet News since 2009 and before that was editor of Automotive Management for almost seven years. He now oversees both brands, as well as RAIL magazine.
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