Closed: Vote Now for the Public Fleet Hall of Fame
Fleet professionals can now vote for the 2026 inductees of the Public Fleet Hall of Fame. Anyone affiliated with the public fleet industry, including fleet professionals, fleet technicians, or other staff members, and suppliers, can vote.

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- Voting is open for the 2026 inductees into the Public Fleet Hall of Fame.
- Eligible voters include fleet professionals, technicians, staff, and suppliers in the public fleet sector.
- This initiative is aimed at recognizing outstanding contributors within the public fleet industry.
*Summarized by AI
Voting is now closed for the 2026 the Public Fleet Hall of Fame! Voting for the nominees ends Friday, April 24. The award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the public fleet industry.
Anyone affiliated with the public fleet industry, including fleet professionals, fleet technicians or other staff members, and suppliers, can vote. The award is produced by Government Fleet and the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Voters will select up to two Hall of Fame inductees and one Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
The Public Fleet Hall of Fame was established in 2014 with 10 founding members. The award, produced by Government Fleet and the American Public Works Association (APWA), is in partnership with Sourcewell.

The recipients of these awards will be recognized during the Honors Celebration at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference.
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Honorees will be chosen by a combination of industry professionals via an online ballot and Government Fleet staff.
Of all the Hall of Fame inductees and current nominees, voters will also select one exceptional fleet professional to receive the Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award, also in partnership with Sourcewell.
The recipients of these awards will be recognized during the Honors Celebration at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX), which will take place in Long Beach June 9-12.
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