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FLEETPROS AWARDS PROGRAM

FleetPros is committed to recognizing the members who go above and beyond—those who invest their time, expertise, and resources to strengthen both the Association and the fleet industry as a whole. Our awards program honors these outstanding contributions across all roles within the fleet community, including the Associate Member Impact Award for vendor members, the Fleet Leadership Award for fleet managers and directors, and the Fleet Operations Champion Award for technicians, analysts, supervisors, and fleet staff. Through these awards, FleetPros celebrates individuals whose dedication and impact help move the association—and the industry—forward.
 

Award Categories

  • Associate Member Impact Award (Vendor members)
  • Fleet Leadership Award (Fleet managers and directors)
  • Fleet Operations Champion Award (Technicians, analysts, supervisors, and fleet staff)

Before You Begin

Estimated time to complete: 5–7 minutes
Helpful to have prepared:
  • A brief summary of the nominee’s contributions
  • General sense of impact (estimates are acceptable)
  • Examples of involvement in FleetPros activities

Important Notes

  • All nominations are for individuals, not organizations
  • Self-nominations are welcome
  • Brief responses are encouraged — detailed essays are not required
  • Estimates are acceptable where exact data is not available
  • Focus on contributions within the past 12 months

How Nominations Are Evaluated

Nominations are reviewed based on:
  • Engagement with FleetPros
  • Contribution to programs and initiatives
  • Support of other members
  • Overall impact on FleetPros and its members

Submission Information

Submission Deadline:  June 22, 2026


Nomination Links:  
HISTORICAL AWARDS AND WINNERS

Associate Member of the Year
2025     Patricia Benner & Berney Kullos, Courtesy Chevrolet, Arizona Chapter
2024     Mary Wilson, RWC International, Arizona Chapter
2023     Bailey Bible, Industrial Power LLC, Texas Chapter
2022     Eric Beutz, Mountain Fleet Services, Colorado Chapter and 
             Lane Batley, Texas Pack + Load, Texas Chapter
2021     Mike Wade, E.J. Ward, Inc., Texas Chapter and Terry Parsons, Heil of Texas, Texas Chapter
2020     No award given due to COVID and conference cancellation
2019     Todd Garrett, AutoNation Parts Center Phoenix, Arizona Chapter
2018     Scott Carr, Sourcewell
2017     Michael Davis, NAPA IBS, Texas Chapter
​2016     Todd Garrett, AutoNation, National Chapter
2015     Ryan Parkins, Silver State International, Nevada Chapter
2014     Jeff Sweeney, Cashman Equipment, Nevada Chapter
2013     Trace Tolby, Auto Safety House, Arizona Chapter
2012     Maggie Laird, Laird Consulting, National Chapter
2011     Norma Havens, USA Fleet Solutions, Nevada Chapter
2010     Steve Wolfe & Danny Wolfe, Diversified Body & Paint, Colorado Chapter
2009     Vicki Donio, NAPA IBS, Utah Chapter
​2008     Rudy Garcia, Auto Safety House, Arizona Chapter

Fleet Member of the Year
2025     Angela Daugherty, City of College Station, Texas Chapter
2024     Laura Sanchez, San Antonio Water Systems, Texas Chapter
2023     Angela Daugherty, City of College Station, Texas Chapter
2022     Dave Gonzales, Washoe County, Nevada Chapter
2021     Chris Pettijohn, City of Abilene, Texas Chapter
2020     No award given due to COVID and conference cancellation
2019     Jennifer Hopkins, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Colorado Chapter
2018     Ryan Kramer, City of San Angelo, Texas Chapter
2017     Jeremy Estes, Lehi City, Utah Chapter
​2016     Kenda Munoz, City of Garland, Texas Chapter
             and Jon Kelley, Washoe County School District, Nevada Chapter
2015     Chris Pettijohn, City of Abilene, Texas Chapter
2014     Charlie Caudill, City of Yuma, Arizona Chapter
2013     Don Smith, City of Reno, Nevada Chapter
2012     Robyn Forsyth, City of Denton, Texas Chapter
2010     Kathy Beach, Arapahoe County, Colorado Chapter
​2011     No award given
2009     Pete Scarafiotti, City of Mesa, Arizona Chapter
2008     Charlie Johnson, City of Peoria, Arizona Chapter


Fleet Professional of the Year
2025     Beth Casillas, City of Buckeye, Arizona Chapter
2024     Beth Casillas, City of Buckeye, Arizona Chapter and
             Bill Sterner, Town of Flower Mound, Texas Chapter
2023     Erik Metzger,  City of Conroe,Texas Chapter
2022     Dave Carr, Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, Nevada Chapter
2021     Glenn Lavender, City of Amarillo, Texas Chapter
2020     No award given due to COVID and conference cancellation
2019     Ryan Kramer, City of San Angelo, Texas Chapter
2018     Terry Kader, City of Denton, Texas Chapter
2017     Jeff Langmacher, City & County of Denver, Colorado Chapter
2016     Mike DePaulo, City of Buckeye, Arizona Chapter
2015     Edmond Yelle, City of Wichita Falls, Texas Chapter
2014    Terry Kader, City of Denton, Texas Chapter
2013     Rick Longobart, City of Santa Ana, Texas Chapter
2012     Wayne Corum, City of Fort Worth, Texas Chapter
2011     No award given
2010     Byron Browning, Coconino County, Arizona Chapter
2009     Nat Matsuda, Maricopa County, Arizona Chapter
​2008     Israel Garza, Salt River Project, Arizona Chapter