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Award sponsors

sponsors of the Electric Vehicle of the Year Award
EDF Energy is one of the UK’s largest energy companies, with over 5.5 million customers. EDF Energy is leading the way on developing infrastructure for electric and electric hybrid vehicles, working with partners including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Elektromotive.

Volvo

sponsors of the Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award
Volvo is extending its green DRIVe range after dramatically reducing CO2 levels and increasing fuel efficiency in seven models. The full DRIVe range was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009 including the XC60, V70, XC70 and S80.

TomTom WORK

sponsors of the Private Sector Fleet of the Year Award (below 500 vehicles)
TomTom WORK, one of Europe’s fastest growing telematics providers, is highly focussed on business improvement, through decreased operational costs and improved planning and routing, for greater efficiency.

Calor

sponsors of the Public Sector Fleet of the Year (below 500 vehicles) Award
Calor is the leading supplier of automotive LPG to UK forecourts and currently has a national network of over 220 sites.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

sponsors of the Outstanding Achievement Award
Since its inception in 1957, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has continued to grow in size and profitability and in 2008, turnover exceeded $10 billion. With a global fleet in excess of 850,000 and more than 7000 offices worldwide, Enterprise remains one of the largest rental companies in the world.

Civica

sponsors of the Public Sector Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award
Tranman fleet software enables fleet managers to achieve cost and utilisation benefits through improved management information and analysis.

Sponsors of the London Freight Operator Award
The Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a unique, industry-led membership scheme that aims to transform freight delivery in London.

Garmin

Sponsors of the Private Sector Fleet of the Year Award (500+ Vehicles)
Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Garmin is the global leader in satellite navigation devices. Operating in the automotive, aviation, marine, car manufacture (OEM), mobile and outdoor and fitness markets, Garmin has sold over 31 million devices to date.

Rockingham

Sponsors of the Green Motoring Jounalist of the Year Award
With over three miles of race circuits available, Rockingham is an inspirational venue offering amazing backdrops for the ultimate driving events. Apart from providing the UK’s only oval circuit, Rockingham also has a wet grip driving facility for those who want to master the thrills of skidding in a safe and controlled environment.

Sponsors of the Public Sector Fleet of the Year Award (500+ vehicles)
O2 are a leading mobile phone supplier offering communication solutions to customers and businesses in the UK, Germany and Ireland. The company believes that climate change is one of the most serious challenges facing society, and that every company has a important role to play in tackling it.

Alternative Fuel Supplier of the Year

Presented to an organisation which has demonstrated innovation in delivering an alternative, low co2 fuel to the fleet industry. Entry is open to manufacturers and distributors of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Bio Ethanol, Biodiesel, Electricity and other alternative fuel types.
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Breakdown/Recovery Company of the Year

Presented to the breakdown/recovery organisation that can demonstrate a forward thinking environmental policy that includes the development of fuel efficient techniques and practices into its own fleet.
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City Car Manufacturer of the Year

This award, new for 2009, will be presented to the City Car manufacturer that has increased takeup of its range of smaller cars that produce CO2 emissions under 120 grams per kilometre (g/km).
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Driver Training Company of the Year

Presented to the Driver Training organisation that has been successful in promoting and diversifying its green driving instruction courses, and has incorporated fuel economy training modules into other driver awareness programmes it offers.
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Electric Vehicle of the Year

sponsored by EDF Energy Presented to the manufacturer of either a commercial or consumer EV that has demonstrated the best performance and best suitability for purpose in its class. Entry is open to vehicles introduced between March 2008 and August 2009.
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European Fleet of the Year

Presented to the European Fleet that has lead by example and introduced substantial measures to reduce the environmental impact of its transport operations. Entry is open to Private and Public Sector Fleets including the charity and not for profit sectors.
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Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year

New for 2009, this category will be presented to the car manufacturer that has improved CO2 ratings of its standard fleet offerings and expanded the range of lower CO2 models and alternatively fueled options available to fleet customers.
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Fleet Innovation Award

This award recognises innovation in fleet management practice, where an organisation or individual has used a combination of methods at their disposal, including technology, procurement, alternative fuel use etc, to lower the carbon footprint of their fleet operation.
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Green Motoring Journalist of the Year

Sponsored by Rockingham Recognising a motoring journalist that has provided informative, balanced and well written editorials that help to promote the move towards lower carbon emissions from road transport.
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Industry Innovation Award

sponsored by Modul System This award is presented to the organisation that has introduced a new technology, practice or method that reduces fuel consumption and emissions and demonstrates innovation in its design and/or implementation.
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IT Innovation Award

The IT Innovation award examines the latest advancements in fleet technology, including fleet management software, telematics, route tracking and other IT related transport technology.
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LCV Manufacturer of the Year

This award recognises the efforts made by manufacturers to reduce CO2 and incease fuel economy in the Light Commercial Vehicle Sector.
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Leasing Company of the Year

This award will be presented to the leasing company that has made the biggest strides towards environmental considerations in its leasing policies.
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LGV Manufacturer of the Year

Previously HGV Manufacurer of the Year, this award recognises advancements in the Large Goods Vehicle Sector (Over 7.5 Tonnes).
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London Freight Operator of the Year

sponsored by FORS - Freight Operators Recognition Scheme New for 2009, this award will recognise the efforts made by London freight organisations to prioritise safety and reduce their impact on the environment.
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Outstanding Achievement Award

sponsored by Enterprise Rent-a-Car Awarded to an individual in the motor transport industry whose efforts to promote and encourage greener transport have achieved considerable success. Entry for this award is by nomination.
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Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

sponsored by Volvo Recognising an individual currently working as a fleet manager in a private sector company that has demonstrated a commitment to making carbon reduction a priority in their day to day duties, and has promoted green fleet practices to other parts of their organisation.
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Private Sector Fleet of the Year (500+)

Sponsored by Garmin Awarding the UK private sector organsation with a fleet of more than 500 vehicles that can demonstrate a reduction in CO2 and other pollutants through fuel efficiency programmes, green fleet management and driver awareness training.
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Private Sector Fleet of the Year (below 500)

sponsored by TomTom WORK Awarding the UK private sector organsation with a fleet of less than 500 vehicles that can demonstrate a reduction in CO2 and other pollutants through fuel efficiency programmes, green fleet management and driver awareness training.
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Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

sponsored by Civica Recognising an individual currently working as a fleet manager in a UK public sector organsation that has demonstrated innovation, dedication and a commitment to making carbon reduction a priority in their day to day duties.
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Public Sector Fleet of the Year (500+)

sponsored by O2 Awarding the UK public sector organsation with a fleet of more than 500 vehicles that can demonstrate a reduction in CO2 and other pollutants through fuel efficiency programmes, green fleet management and driver awareness training.
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Public Sector Fleet of the Year (below 500)

sponsored by Calor Awarding the UK public sector organsation with a fleet of less than 500 vehicles that can demonstrate a reduction in CO2 and other pollutants through fuel efficiency programmes, green fleet management and driver awareness training.
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Rental Company of the Year

This award recognises the efforts of the car rental sector to offer lower CO2 models and incorporate a robust environmental policy into its present and future operations.
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