Fleet Safety Award Nominations Now Open

The winner will be announced July 15 at the 2015 Fleet Safety Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.

by Staff

March 23, 2015

Fleet Safety Award Nominations Now Open — **Mike Antich, editor and associate publisher of Automotive Fleet magazine, during last year's Fleet Safety Award ceremony.**

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**Mike Antich, editor and associate publisher of Automotive Fleet magazine, during last year's Fleet Safety Award ceremony.**

The producers of the 2015 Fleet Safety Conference are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Fleet Safety Award.

The award, presented at the conference, will honor a fleet or risk management professional whose leadership and innovation have enhanced the safety of fleet drivers and the general public. Nominations should include measurable results. To access a nomination form, click here.

Candidates working with light- and medium-duty fleets are eligible. Nominations close April 24.

The American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) and Automotive Fleet magazine produce the Fleet Safety Conference, which will be held in Schaumburg, Ill., July 13-15.

A panel of industry leaders will evaluate the nominations to determine the winner. The award will be presented July 15 at the conference.

For more details about the conference, click here.

Topics:Industry Events Fleet Safety Conference Fleet Safety Award Awards Safety

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