The wait is finally over: the Great British Fleet Awards 2026 have been crowned, celebrating the standout vehicles and visionary leaders who have officially taken home the top honours.

The industry’s best and brightest collected their well-earned silverware at the Great British Fleet Awards 2026

The prestigious ceremony was held on 16 April 2026 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Milton Keynes following a full day at the Great British Fleet Event. Presided over by headline speaker Rocky Clark MBE, it proved to be an unforgettable evening as the industry’s best and brightest collected their well-earned silverware. While the shortlist highlighted intense competition, the final winners now represent the absolute pinnacle of innovation and technical ingenuity shaking up the fleet sector today.

Selected by an independent panel of Fleet World and Van Fleet World experts, these champions reflect the rapidly evolving landscape of modern fleet management.

2026 GBFA Fleet Manager Awards

Financial Superstar: Paul Middleton, SCCI Alphatrack

Finalists: Aaron Powell, Speedy Hire; Steve Openshaw, Eric Wright Group; Mohammed Patel, EG On the Move; Fraser Crichton, Dundee City Council

Fleet Management Superstar: Steve Openshaw, Eric Wright Group

Finalists: Will Brandwood, E.On; Aaron Powell, Speedy Hire; Paul Middleton, SCCI Group; Mohammed Patel, EG On the Move

Eco Superstar: Chris Lane, University of Birmingham

Finalists: Fraser Crichton, Dundee City Council; Jarrod Smith, E.On; Adam Jones, Platform Housing Group; Aaron Powell, Speedy Hire

Fleet Initiative Superstar: Fraser Crichton, Dundee City Council

Finalists: Steve Openshaw, Eric Wright Group; Will Brandwood, E.On; Adam Jones, Platform Housing Group; Paul Middleton, SCCI Group

Fleet Safety Superstar: John Parker, Platform Housing Group

Finalists: Paul Middleton, SCCI Group; Fraser Crichton, Dundee City Council; Gareth Jones, Speedy Hire; Will Brandwood, E.On

2026 GBFA Fleet World Manufacturer Awards

Best Small Fleet Car: Toyota Yaris

Finalists: Dacia Sandero; Peugeot 208; Renault Clio; Suzuki Swift; Vauxhall Corsa

Best Small Fleet SUV: MG ZS Hybrid+

Finalists: Ford Puma; Hyundai Kona Hybrid; Lexus LBX; Peugeot 2008; Toyota Yaris Cross

Best Medium Fleet SUV: Audi Q3

Finalists: BYD Seal U DM-I; Cupra Formentor; MG HS; Nissan Qashqai; Volkswagen Tiguan

Best Large Fleet SUV: Škoda Kodiaq

Finalists: BMW X5; Kia Sorento; Mazda CX-80; Volvo XC90; Volkswagen Tayron

Best Medium Fleet Car: Škoda Superb

Finalists: BYD Seal 6 DM-I; Škoda Octavia; Toyota Corolla; Volkswagen Golf; Volkswagen Passat

Best Executive Fleet Car: Audi A6

Finalists: Audi A5; BMW 3 Series; BMW 5 Series; Mercedes-Benz C-Class; Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Best Luxury Fleet Car: BMW 7 Series

Finalists: Audi A8; Mercedes-Benz S-Class; Range Rover

Editor’s Choice: Hyundai

Fleet Rising Star: Cupra

Fleet Manufacturer of the Year: Kia

2026 GBFA EV Fleet World Awards

Best EV Compact Car: Renault 5 E-Tech

Finalists: BYD Dolphin Surf; Hyundai Inster; Mini Cooper; Peugeot E-208; Vauxhall Corsa Electric

Best EV Small SUV: Kia EV3

Finalists: Citroën ë-C3 Aircross; Ford Puma Gen-E; Hyundai Kona Electric; MG S5 EV; Volvo EX30

Best EV Medium SUV: Škoda Elroq

Finalists: BYD Sealion 7; Cupra Tavascan; Kia EV5; MG S6 EV; Renault Scenic E-Tech;

Best EV Large SUV: BMW iX3

Finalists: Audi Q6 e-tron; BMW iX; Hyundai Ioniq 9; Kia EV9; Volvo EX90

Best EV Medium Car: Kia EV4

Finalists: BYD Dolphin; Cupra Born; Kia EV6; MG 4; Renault Megane E-Tech

2026 GBFA Van Fleet World Manufacturer Awards

Small Van of the Year: Škoda Enyaq Cargo

Finalists: Citroën ë-C3; Dacia Spring Cargo; Dacia Duster; Toyota Corolla Commercial

Compact High Cube Van of the Year: Kia PV5 Cargo

Finalists: Citroën Berlingo; Ford Transit Courier; Nissan Townstar; Renault Kangoo

Medium Van of the Year: Volkswagen Transporter

Finalists: Ford Transit Custom; Mercedes-Benz Vito; Renault Trafic; Vauxhall Vivaro

Large Van of the Year: Renault Master

Finalists: Farizon SV; Ford Transit; Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; Volkswagen Crafter

Pickup of the Year: Ford Ranger

Finalists: GWM Poer 300; Isuzu D-Max; KGM Musso; Toyota Hilux

Light Truck of the Year: Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

Finalist: Iveco Daily

EV Van of the Year: Kia PV5 Cargo

Finalists: Ford E-Transit Custom; Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter; Renault Master E-Tech; VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Van Manufacturer of the Year: Ford

2026 GBFA Supplier Awards

Innovation in Cost Reduction: Motia

Finalists: JCT600 VLS; FleetFusion.Ai; Legend Fleet; Prolius; Volteum

Innovation in Digital: Dealer Auction

Finalists: The AA; Diode; Fleetondemand; ROI Ltd; Volteum

Innovation in Technology: Holman UK

Finalists: Netradyne; Prolius; VEV Services Ltd; Volteum; Webfleet

Innovation in Customer Service: Autoglass

Finalists: ChargedEV; Fleet Service GB; Grosvenor Group; Holman UK; Ogilvie Fleet

Innovation in Electric Vehicles: Volteum

Finalists: CPD Bodies; The Electric Car Scheme; Fischer Panda UK; Ohme; VebaBox UK

Innovation in Mobility: The Electric Car Scheme

Finalists: Fleetondemand; Global Vehicle Group; Motor Assist; Northgate; Ogilvie Fleet

Innovation in Risk Management: Geotab

Finalists: Drivetech; Fleet Service GB; Motia; Motive; SureCam

Innovation in SMR: Fleet Assist

Finalists: The AA; FleetFusion.Ai; Geotab; Holman UK

Commenting on the awards, Fleet World editor Simon Harris said: “The standard of entries for the 2026 Great British Fleet Awards has been nothing short of exceptional. This year’s winners represent the very pinnacle of innovation and resilience in an ever-evolving industry.

“It is a privilege to celebrate the people and organisations who are not just adapting to the future of fleet management, but actively defining it.”

Entries for the 2027 Great British Fleet Awards will open in the final quarter of this year. Full details will be announced on the Fleet World website in the coming months.