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Closed: Deadline Extended for the 2025 Leading Fleets Award
Submissions are due by 8 p.m. GMT on March 7, 2025.
February 27, 2025
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The Leading Fleets award application is open!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Leading Fleets award. The award is open to government fleets and recognizes operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership.
For consideration, SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION on or before Friday, March 7!
Government Fleet magazine and the American Public Works Association (APWA) will name 50 Leading Fleets, with the top 20 being ranked. Additionally, winners will be announced for the No. 1 overall fleet, No. 1 small fleet (499 or fewer assets), No. 1 mid-size fleet (500-999 assets), and No. 1 large fleet (1,000 or more assets).
The award is judged by fleet managers of former No. 1 operations as well as a representative from APWA.
Government Fleet magazine and the American Public Works Association (APWA) will name 50 Leading Fleets. The top 20 will be ranked.
Criteria for the Leading Fleets award include:
How an operation prioritizes and exhibits leadership within its team, with customers, within its local community, and within the overall fleet community.
How an operation ensures competitiveness and efficiency.
The future vision of the operation and leadership steps taken to get there.
How an operation addresses and overcomes its biggest challenges.
Winners Announced
Leading Fleets winners will be publicized in Government FleetMagazine. Winners will be announced at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference during The Honors Celebration.
To learn more about Government Fleet’s awards, including Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, Public Fleet Hall of Fame, and Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award, visit the Awards page. There is no charge to apply for these awards.
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