The inaugural Fleet News Group Awards have recognised organisations setting a high standard for fleet management across Australia and New Zealand. The Fleet Excellence winners demonstrate the value of strong leadership, safer operations, practical sustainability initiatives, effective technology and trusted supplier partnerships. Their achievements offer inspiration for fleet teams managing the transition to electric vehicles and the demands of heavy vehicle operations.
Fleet of the Year — Ausgrid
Ausgrid has won Fleet of the Year, recognising the fleet management maturity behind an operation supporting essential electricity services. Its approach highlights the importance of aligning fleet decisions with operational needs, safety and long-term sustainability. As fleet managers balance service delivery with the transition to lower-emission vehicles, Ausgrid provides a valuable example of the strategic role fleet can play. The winner was selected through an open fleet community vote after judges assessed the nominations and shortlisted the finalists.
Safe Fleet Award — Townsville City Council
Townsville City Council has taken out the Safe Fleet Award, recognising its commitment to improving safety across fleet operations. For councils, vehicles and mobile plant are essential to service delivery, making the protection of employees and the public a central fleet responsibility. The award puts a spotlight on the importance of embedding safety into everyday decisions, from vehicle selection to operating practices. Townsville was selected by the fleet community through an open vote following the judges’ assessment and finalist selection.
Fleet Sustainability Award — Blacktown City Council
Blacktown City Council has won the Fleet Sustainability Award, recognising its approach to reducing the environmental impact of fleet operations. Its achievement highlights the opportunity for local government to turn sustainability ambitions into practical fleet action while continuing to deliver essential community services. For fleets considering electrification and lower-emission transport, the award reinforces the value of a planned approach that connects environmental goals with operational requirements. Blacktown was chosen through an open fleet community vote after the judging and shortlisting process.
Fleet Technology Award — ConnectAbility Australia
ConnectAbility Australia has received the Fleet Technology Award, recognising its use of technology to support fleet management and service delivery. For organisations that depend on vehicles to connect people with services, better fleet information can support more informed decisions and stronger operational oversight. The award highlights the role technology can play when its application is guided by the needs of the organisation and the people it serves. ConnectAbility was selected through an open fleet community vote after judges assessed the nominations and shortlisted the finalists.
Supplier of the Year — Toyota Fleet Management
Toyota Fleet Management has been named Supplier of the Year, receiving recognition from the fleet community in a category built on nominations from customers or partners. The award acknowledges the importance of supplier relationships as organisations navigate changing vehicle options, operating costs and fleet requirements. For electric and heavy vehicle fleets alike, dependable support and an understanding of operational needs remain critical to successful outcomes. Toyota Fleet Management secured the award through an open industry vote across Australia and New Zealand.
Judges’ Award for Fleet Excellence — Parkes Shire Council
Parkes Shire Council has received the Judges’ Award for Fleet Excellence after earning a perfect 20 out of 20 from every judge. Originally a Fleet of the Year finalist, the council demonstrated such a high level of fleet management maturity through its nomination and interview that a separate award was created to recognise the achievement. The result sets a compelling benchmark for organisations seeking to strengthen fleet planning, decision-making and performance. This award was determined by the judges and was separate from the fleet community vote.
