Fleet Safety Award Nominations Open

Nominate a deserving fleet or risk manager for the second annual Fleet Safety Award, sponsored by the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA).

by Staff

May 1, 2014

Fleet Safety Award Nominations Open — **Jack Hanley of NETS accepts the award on behalf of Sandra Lee from Pam Sederholm, executive director of the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA).**

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**Jack Hanley of NETS accepts the award on behalf of Sandra Lee from Pam Sederholm, executive director of the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA).**

Nominate a deserving fleet or risk manager for the second annual Fleet Safety Award, sponsored by the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA).

The award seeks to recognize candidates who have shown leadership, innovation, and measurable results in enhancing the safety of their employees, those travelling with them, as well as everyone else who shares the road with them.

You can nominate someone via the online form available here. The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 30.

A panel of industry leaders will evaluate the responses and the award will be presented at the 2014 Fleet Safety Conference in Schaumburg, Ill., from July 22-23.

To view an article on last year's winner, Sandra Lee of Johnson & Johnson, click here. For more information about the 2013 Fleet Safety Conference, you can visit the event's website here.

Topics:AALA Fleet Safety Conference Awards Safety

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