2026 AfMA Fleet Awards

19 May, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse

James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142, Australia

3 AWARDS

700+ Attendees /   19 May 2026

30 Years / 75+ Winners

Recognizing Fleet Excellence Since 1996

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 recognized 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.

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Fleet Manager of the Year

Demonstrating the highest level of excellence in delivering safety, efficiency, effectiveness and overall proficiency in managing their fleet

Sponsored by
Geotab and BP

Fleet Environment

Ensuring an achievable environmental trajectory underpins the organization’s footprint reduction, waste minimization, and overall vehicle and driver efficiency increase

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Hyundai and Karmo

Fleet Safety

Amplifying the importance of driver, vehicle and operational safety industry-wide by delivering on strategies passionately focused on operating the safest fleet possible

Sponsored by Netradyne and solvd

Women in Fleet

Elevates and recognises a woman who advocates for and supports other women in the fleet and automotive industry, inspiring progress and inclusivity

Sponsored by
Smart Fleet

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Where is

Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Sydney

Rosehill Gardens is situated approximately 20km west of the Sydney CBD in the geographical heart of the city and parking is available on-site. Patrons can also travel by train to Parramatta Station or by ferry to Rydalmere to connect with regular bus services to Rosehill Gardens.

PAST WINNERS

FLEET MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Michael Mills

Essential Energy
FLEET SAFETY

Sodexo

Scott Leahy

FLEET ENVIRONMENT

Ausgrid

Tim Kynoch

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Fleet Manager of the Year Awards

YearNameOrganisation
2026Kris NairBlacktown City Council
2025Michael MillsEssential Energy
2024Thomas BrayleyLogan City Council
2023Jitesh SinghWaste Management NZ
2022Terry BickertonAustralian Postal Corporation
2021Steve EllisTelstra
2020Paul SorAustralian Red Cross
2018/2019John BarlowNSW Department of Industry
2017Peter Armour
Life Without Barriers
2016Catherine ParkerCSIRO
2015David Stephenson RCR Tomlinson
2014Kevin McEwen Melbourne Health
2013Michael Giardullo Commonwealth Bank of Australia
2012Mark Stephens Uniting Care Qld
2011Lauren O’Rourke PPG Industries
2010Gabriel Miltenhoff Ambulance Victoria
2009Quenten Shepherd Centacare
2008Richard Schuster Churches of Christ Care
2007Frank Melilli Victoria Police
2006Ted Jewell Salvation Army
2005Donna Robertson Johnson & Johnson
2004Gary Chamberlain Elders Australia
2003Brendan Stooke Telstra
2002Les Clarence Q Fleet
2001Ian Stubbs Redland Shire Council
2000Don Mansell GM, NSW State Services
1999Jim Maher City of Wodonga Council
1998Gail Casey Fleet SA
1996Robert Cook Brotherhood of St Laurence
1995Neville Thiele University of South Australia

Fleet Safety Awards

YearWinnerProudly Accepted By
2026Logan City CouncilThomas Brayley
2025Sodexo Australia Scott Leahy
2024Osmose AustraliaMike Kemp
2023Essential Energy Michael Mills
2022Central Coast CouncilN/A
2021Spotless/DownerMatthew Ogilvie
2020UEM EdgentaMohd Azreen Bin M Abdan
2018/2019New Zealand Racing Richard OwenBoard
2017Tourism Holidays Australia
Nicky Bree
2016DHL Supply Chain

Kasey Caston
2015Country Fire Authority Tim Smith
2014Beaurea of Meteorology Susan Allen
2013Visionstream Debby Henwood
2012Coca Cola Amatil New Zealand Catherine King
2011Redland City Council Jon Horsey
2010Blue care Mark Stephens
2009Dept Transport, Energy & Infrastructure Matthew Leyson
2008DBP / WestNetEnergy Christine Walker
2007RocheJann White
2006EldersGary Chamberlian
2005Aurora Energy John Kulg
2004Victoria Police Gary Glover
2003Australian Transport Safety Beareau Richard Schuster
2002Q Fleet N/A
2001Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils N/A
2000QLD Transport Beth Plowman
1999Lumley Insurance Colin Tizzard
1998Orica Australia & Q-Fleet Brisbane N/A

Fleet Environment Awards

YearWinnerProudly Accepted By
2026Hydro TasmaniaNick Stowe
2025AusgridTim Kynoch
2024Logan City CouncilThomas Brayley
2023Waste Management NZSam Donalson
2022Department of Planning & EnvironmentN/A
2021ACT GovernmentShane Rattenbury
2020Moreland City CouncilMario Sansotta
2018/2019Meridian EnergyNicholas Robillard
2017Churches of Christ in QLD
Richard Schuster
2016Austin Health

Jan Zagari
2015Deakin University
Wendy Meesen
2014City Of Melbourne
Darren Comi
2013Tas Dept of Health & Human Services
Steve Simmons
2012City of Sydney
Bob Smith
2011Lake Macquarie City Council
Glenn Hattander
2010UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide
Lee Sauerwald
2009Alan Johnson Quenten Shepherd
2008TOLL IPEC
Kenton Muller
2007Newcastle City Council
Geoff Dunne
2006State Fleet WA
Doug Tyler
2005Sutherland Shire Concil
Raymond Wilson
2004Dept of Agriculture
Bruce Cunningham
2003Waverley Council
Peter Aston
2002Q Fleet N/A
2001Australia Post
Patrick Williams
2000Liverpool City Council
Kevin Black
1999Road Transport Authority NSW
N/A
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