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Do You Have What it Takes to be a NAFA Fellow?

To be eligible, candidates must be active NAFA members for the past five consecutive years and have demonstrated leadership through volunteer service, contributions to NAFA’s initiatives, and a commitment to mentoring and advancing the profession.

Do You Have What it Takes to be a NAFA Fellow?

Fellows are selected based on their demonstrated leadership, contribution to the industry, and evidence of strategic thinking and innovation. 

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NAFA is rolling out a new program to honor distinguished fleet professionals who have made major contributions to the fleet industry and to NAFA itself.

Applications are now open for the NAFA Fellows Program.

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“NAFA Fellows are individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and a long-standing commitment to the advancement of the fleet industry,” NAFA CEO Bill Schankel, CAE said. “This program not only acknowledges their accomplishments but also ensures their continued impact in shaping the future of fleet management and developing the next generation of leaders within the profession.”

 What Makes a NAFA Fellow?

The NAFA Fellows Program recognizes fleet professionals who have shown exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to advancing NAFA and the fleet industry. 

To be eligible, candidates must be active NAFA members for the past five consecutive years and have demonstrated leadership through volunteer service, contributions to NAFA’s initiatives, and a commitment to mentoring and advancing the profession.

Fellows are selected based on their demonstrated leadership, contribution to the industry, and evidence of strategic thinking and innovation. 

Examples of relevant service include:

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  • Serving on a NAFA committee

  • Earning the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation

  • Providing subject matter expertise to peers

Fellows are expected to continue their leadership roles by serving as mentors, speakers, authors, and advocates within NAFA and the broader fleet community.

 How are NAFA Fellows Selected?

The selection process involves nominations from other NAFA members or self-nominations.

After submitting an application, which should include a curriculum vitae and responses to essay questions, candidates are invited to a final selection round, where interviews with the selection committee take place. 

Each class of Fellows is unique. There is no minimum or maximum number of honorees selected each year.

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Selected Fellows will continue to engage actively with NAFA by contributing to key initiatives, attending retreats, and participating in strategic discussions that help shape the future of fleet management. 

You can find more information on how to apply to be a NAFA Fellow by visiting the NAFA website.

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