The countdown is on! Entries for the 2025 IPWEA Fleet Innovation Award close on 14th February. This is your opportunity to showcase the innovations that have improved your fleet management practices and inspired change across the industry.
Innovation doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel. Sometimes, it’s as simple as finding a new way to solve a problem or refining existing practices to work better. Many fleet managers are already innovating without realising it. Whether you’ve introduced new technology, optimised processes, or implemented policies that drive efficiency and sustainability, your efforts could serve as a blueprint for others.
By entering the IPWEA Fleet Innovation Award, you’re not just competing for recognition; you’re helping to shape the future of fleet management. The IPWEA Fleet Program is dedicated to advancing best practices and driving continuous improvement in the industry. Sharing your success stories with the fleet community contributes to this mission, creating a ripple effect that benefits everyone.
What Makes an Entry Stand Out?
The Fleet Innovation Award celebrates initiatives that demonstrate creativity, responsiveness, and measurable results. Judges will assess entries based on:
- Innovation: Creative approaches to solving challenges.
- Impact: Improvements in productivity, effectiveness, or service delivery.
- Responsiveness: Alignment with industry, workplace, or community needs.
- Scalability: The ability to apply your solution to other organisations.
- ROI: Demonstrated benefits, including financial, social, or environmental outcomes.
Your innovation doesn’t need to be complex or high-tech. Many of the most impactful solutions are those that take a fresh approach to everyday challenges.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Fleet management is a collaborative industry. By sharing your achievements, you contribute to a shared pool of knowledge that helps others improve their operations. Innovation thrives when ideas are exchanged, and your success could spark a new wave of creativity and efficiency within the industry.
Daniel Peterson, Manager Fleet and Depot Services at Dubbo Regional Council and winner of the 2024 award, emphasised this when his team’s innovative use of telematics was recognised. “Our innovation isn’t about new technology but how we’ve used it. The real challenge is creating systems and policies to capitalise on its potential benefits,” he said.
Your story could inspire similar breakthroughs and demonstrate what’s possible when creative thinking is applied to fleet challenges.
Enter Before It’s Too Late!
Don’t let the closing date pass without sharing your innovation. By entering, you’re not just vying for recognition—you’re contributing to the advancement of fleet management best practices. The winner will be announced at the 2025 IPWEA Australasian Fleet Conference, a premier event where the fleet community gathers to celebrate and learn from each other.
Take a moment to consider what you’ve done differently. What has improved efficiency, safety, or sustainability in your operations? These are the kinds of achievements worth sharing with the broader fleet community.
Visit the IPWEA website for entry details and guidelines. Submissions close on 14th February. Make sure your innovation is part of the conversation—enter today! Together, let’s drive the fleet industry toward a smarter, more sustainable future.
