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The Australasian Fleet Management Association supports innovation and excellence in Fleet Management. The AfMA Fleet Awards seek to identify advances in best practice in Fleet Management and to bring these to the attention of its members and the industry.

Since their introduction in 1996 the awards have recognised new approaches and applications that have produced substantial reductions in costs, lowered emissions and improved safety outcomes.

Drawing attention to advances in fleet management techniques, the application of technology, fleet safety and raising awareness of the fleets’ impact on the environment, the Awards have inspired many to begin their own voyage towards best practice.

Fleet Manager of the Year Award

2024 Sponsored by Geotab and BP, this Award is presented to an individual demonstrating excellence across the field of Fleet Management.

Fleet Safety Award

2024 Sponsored by Teletrac Navman and Innovation Group, this Award is presented to an organisation demonstrating best practice in Fleet Safety.

Fleet Environment Award

2024 Sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company Australia and MiX by Powerfleet, this Award is presented to an organisation for outstanding achievement in running a green fleet as part of a sustainability fleet policy.

Previous AfMA Fleet Award Winners

An historical archive of those recognized individuals who have performed over and above during the past 26 years

2024

Fleet Manager of the Year

Thomas Brayley, Logan City Council

Fleet Safety Award

Osmose Australia, accepted by Mike Kemp

Fleet Environment Award

Logan City Council, accepted by Thomas Brayley

2023

Fleet Manager of the Year

Jitesh Singh, Waste Management NZ

Fleet Safety Award

Essential Energy, accepted by Michael Mills

Fleet Environment Award

Waste Management NZ, accepted by Guy Smith

2022

Fleet Manager of the Year

Terry Bickerton, Australia Post

Fleet Safety Award

Central Coast Council, accepted by Peter Armour

Fleet Environment Award

Department of Planning & Environment, accepted by John Barlow

2021

Fleet Manager of the Year

Steve Ellis, Telstra

Fleet Safety Award

Spotless/Downer, accepted by Matthew Ogilvie

Fleet Environment Award

ACT Government, accepted by Geoffrey Rutledge

2020

Fleet Manager of the Year

Paul Sor, Australian Red Cross

Fleet Safety Award

UEM Edgenta, accepted by Mohd Azreen Bin M Abdan

Fleet Environment Award

Moreland City Council, accepted by Mario Sansotta

2018/19

Fleet Manager of the Year

John Barlow, NSW Department of Industry

Fleet Safety Award

New Zealand Racing Board, accepted by Richard Owen

Fleet Environment Award

Meridian Energy, accepted by Nicholas Robillard

2017

Fleet Manager of the Year

Peter Armour, Life Without Barriers

Fleet Safety Award

Nicky Bree, Tourism Holdings Australia

Fleet Environment Award

Richard Schuster, Churches of Christ in QLD

2016

Fleet Manager of the Year

Catherine Parker, CSIRO

Fleet Safety Award

Kasey Caston, DHL Supply Chain

Fleet Environment Award

Jan Zagari, Austin Health

2015

Fleet Manager of the Year

David Stephenson, RCR Tomlinson

Fleet Safety Award

Tim Smith, Country Fire Authority

Fleet Environment Award

Wendy Meesen, Deakin University

2014

Fleet Manager of the Year

Kevin McEwen, Melbourne Health

Fleet Safety Award

Susan Allen, Bureau of Meteorology

Fleet Environment Award

Darren Comi, City Of Melbourne

2013

Fleet Manager of the Year

Michael Giardullo, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Fleet Safety Award

Debby Henwood, Visionstream

Fleet Environment Award

Steve Simmons, Tasmania Department of Health & Human Services

2012

Fleet Manager of the Year

Mark Stephens, Uniting Care Queensland

Fleet Safety Award

Catherine King, Coca Cola Amatil New Zealand

Fleet Environment Award

Bob Smith, City of Sydney

2011

Fleet Manager of the Year

Lauren O’Rourke, PPG Industries

Fleet Safety Award

Jon Horsey, Redland City Council

Fleet Environment Award

Glenn Hattander, Lake Macquarie City Council

2010

Fleet Manager of the Year

Gabriel Miltenhoff, Ambulance Victoria

Fleet Safety Award

Mark Stephens, Blue Care

Fleet Environment Award

Lee Sauerwald, Uniting Care Wesley Adelaide

2009

Fleet Manager of the Year

Quenten Shepherd, Centacare

Fleet Safety Award

Matthew Leyson, Department of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure

Fleet Environment Award

Alan Johnson, Hydro Tasmania

2008

Fleet Manager of the Year

Richard Schuster, Churches of Christ Care

Fleet Safety Award

Christine Walker, DBP / WestNetEnergy

Fleet Environment Award

Kenton Muller, TOLL IPEC

2007

Fleet Manager of the Year

Frank Melilli, Victoria Police

Fleet Safety Award

Jann White, Roche

Fleet Environment Award

Geoff Dunne, Newcastle City Council

2006

Fleet Manager of the Year

Ted Jewell, Salvation Army

Fleet Safety Award

Gary Chamberlain, Elders

Fleet Environment Award

Doug Tyler, State Fleet WA

2005

Fleet Manager of the Year

Donna Robertson, Johnson & Johnson

Fleet Safety Award

John Kulg, Aurora Energy

Fleet Environment Award

Raymond Wilson, Sutherland Shire Council

2004

Fleet Manager of the Year

Gary Chamberlain, Elders Australia

Fleet Safety Award

Gary Glover, Victoria Police

Fleet Environment Award

Bruce Cunningham, Department of Agriculture

2003

Fleet Manager of the Year

Brendan Stooke, Telstra

Fleet Safety Award

Richard Schuster, Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Fleet Environment Award

Peter Aston, Waverley Council

2002

Fleet Manager of the Year

Les Clarence Q Fleet

Fleet Safety Award

Q Fleet

Fleet Environment Award

Q Fleet

2001

Fleet Manager of the Year

Ian Stubbs, Redland Shire Council

Fleet Safety Award

Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils

Fleet Environment Award

Patrick Williams Australia Post

2000

Fleet Manager of the Year

Don Mansell GM, NSW State Services

Fleet Safety Award

Beth Plowman, QLD Transport

Fleet Environment Award

Kevin Black, Liverpool City Council

1999

Fleet Manager of the Year

Jim Maher, City of Wodonga Council

Fleet Safety Award

Colin Tizzard, Lumley Insurance

Fleet Environment Award

Road Transport Authority NSW

1998

Fleet Manager of the Year

Gail Casey, Fleet SA

Fleet Safety Award

Orica Australia & Q-Fleet Brisbane

1996

Fleet Manager of the Year

Robert Cook, Brotherhood of St Laurence

1995

Fleet Manager of the Year

Neville Thiele, University of South Australia

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