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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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