The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Diploma of Leadership & Management scholarships.
Each year, these scholarships recognise dedicated fleet professionals who demonstrate leadership potential, industry commitment, and a strong drive to further their professional development.
Supported by AFMA’s valued industry partners, the program enables recipients to complete the nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership & Management, strengthening their ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, and contribute to the continued advancement of the fleet sector.
2026 Scholarship Winners
The 2026 cohort reflects the diversity, capability, and passion across Australia’s fleet community.
Helen Price, Senior Campus Services Officer, University of Tasmania
Women in Fleet Scholarship, supported by Toyota for Business
“Stakeholder engagement, professionalism, tenacity, self-drive, process orientation, and focus were all identified as core strengths. She was described as brilliant at her job.”
Allyson-Jade Loulie, Fleet Coordinator, Royal Melbourne Hospital
General Scholarship supported by WEX
“Combined with her people skills, she was described as a positive influence in supporting and developing others within the team.”
Hannah Dale, Accounts/Fleet Administrator, Airmaster Australia
General Scholarship supported by the NRMA
“Despite being new to the industry, she is motivated to succeed and actively build a career in fleet.”
Reece Favios, National Fleet Manager, Bradnam Group
General Scholarship supported by Geotab
“Reece is a strong communicator, innovative, and highly structured in how he identifies and resolves issues within the business.”
Shan Gunasena, Group Fleet Coordinator, Programmed Maintenance Services
General Scholarship supported by Zurich Resilience Solutions (2025)
“It was evident early in the recruitment process that Shan was “a fleet person”. His depth of knowledge and genuine interest in fleet, and the role it plays in enabling organisations to deliver services, stood out.”
Phil Morey, Motor Mechanic in Charge, Ausgrid
General Scholarship supported by Pedders Suspension & Brakes
“Phil is structured, passionate, collaborative, and well respected. He is regarded as a trusted and unbiased point of reference for assessing situations, opportunities, and challenges.”
Hosne Elahi, Plant and Fleet Coordinator, Woollahra Council
General Scholarship supported by Zurich Resilience Solutions
“Described as highly driven and motivated to achieve both operational and personal goals, which has contributed to his professional success.”
Supporting the Next Generation of Fleet Leaders
AFMA’s Diploma of Leadership & Management scholarships are designed to build leadership capability across the fleet industry. By investing in professional development, AFMA and its scholarship partners continue to support a strong, capable, and future-focused fleet community.
AFMA thanks Toyota for Business, WEX, the NRMA, Geotab, Zurich Resilience Solutions, and Pedders Suspension & Brakes for their continued support of this important initiative.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 scholarship recipients. AFMA looks forward to supporting them throughout their Diploma journey and seeing the impact they continue to make within their organisations and across the fleet industry.
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