The 2026 Fleet News Group Awards are giving fleet suppliers a rare opportunity — the chance to be recognised directly by the customers and industry partners they support every day.
Nominations are now open for the Fleet Supplier of the Year Award, a category designed to recognise suppliers that consistently deliver value, service, innovation, and strong partnerships to fleet operators across Australia.
Unlike many awards programs that rely solely on written submissions or closed judging panels, the Fleet Supplier of the Year Award will include direct feedback and voting from the fleet industry itself.
That means suppliers will have the opportunity to let their customers speak on their behalf.
The category was created to recognise the suppliers that genuinely understand fleet challenges and work alongside customers to improve safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and support operational outcomes.
The award is open to suppliers across all areas of the fleet industry, including fleet management organisations, novated leasing companies, telematics providers, maintenance suppliers, roadside assistance providers, software platforms, charging infrastructure companies, vehicle manufacturers, finance providers, aftermarket suppliers, and service specialists.
For suppliers, the award also presents an opportunity to strengthen credibility with future customers.
Being recognised by existing clients and industry peers sends a powerful message to organisations currently reviewing suppliers or planning future fleet projects.
In a competitive market where trust, service, and operational support matter more than ever, the Fleet Supplier of the Year Award provides independent recognition from the people who use those services every day.
Many suppliers underestimate how strongly customers value the work happening behind the scenes.
From helping fleets reduce downtime and improve utilisation through to supporting EV transition planning, safety compliance, maintenance management, and driver support, suppliers play a critical role in helping fleet operators achieve business outcomes.
The award has been designed to shine a spotlight on those contributions.
Once nominations close on 30 June. From August, the fleet industry will vote to decide the winner. This transparent voting process means finalists will not only gain visibility across the industry but also receive direct validation from customers and peers.
Suppliers should view the award as an opportunity to celebrate partnerships and customer success stories rather than simply promote products.
For suppliers that believe they have built strong customer relationships and earned the trust of the fleet industry, the Fleet Supplier of the Year Award provides a platform to prove it.
Nominations for the 2026 Fleet News Group Awards close on 30 June.
