NAFA Announces Winners of 2025 Green Fleet Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the winners of its 2025 Green Fleet Awards, which honor fleets that have implemented sustainability initiatives.

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September 2, 2025

NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the #1 Green Fleet of 2025 and other winners in its 2025 Green Fleet Awards.

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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, announced the winners of its 2025 Green Fleet Awards. The recognition celebrates fleets that have implemented significant operational initiatives promoting environmental sustainability.

"We are immensely proud of the strides our winners have made in enhancing fleet sustainability through innovative programs and professional dedication," says Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. "These awards honor the best and brightest in our dynamic industry for their forward-thinking green initiatives, and exemplify how NAFA and its members are creating efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets every day.”

Top Green Fleet Winners

This year's top honor, the #1 Green Fleet of 2025, was awarded to the Denver International Airport, reflecting what NAFA called outstanding efforts in reducing environmental impacts and promoting sustainability within its fleet operations.

Other Notable 2025 Green Fleet Award Winners include:

Rookie of the Year: Denver Water (Colorado)
Best Special Project: Pitt Ohio
Best Electric Vehicle Policies: City of Richmond, Virginia
Best Take-Home Vehicle Charging Program: City of Durham, North Carolina

NAFA said each winner has demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in their respective categories, enhancing their fleet operations while prioritizing environmental stewardship.

Denver International Airport Details

Denver International Airport earned this year’s top prize for a combination of efforts designed to improve a variety of critical operations at the nation’s second-largest airport. Judges highlighted the airport’s use of alternative fuels and vehicles, efficient use and management of fueling and recharging facilities, and a commitment to workforce development programs within the community it serves.

The award winners were unveiled at the 2025 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where industry professionals gathered to discuss trends, technologies, and practices shaping sustainable fleet management.

The Green Fleet Awards, open to both government and commercial fleets, underscore the importance of innovative approaches to fleet sustainability. NAFA stated that it is committed to supporting the industry's transition toward more sustainable practices.

This year’s Green Fleet Awards sponsors include AssetWorks, Element Fleet Management, FuelForce, Revolv, Toyota Fleet, and the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.

Upcoming Webinar Series

The Green Fleet Webinar Series, scheduled for Oct. 17th, Oct. 24th, Oct. 30th, and Nov. 7th, will showcase impactful strategies, initiatives, and data from winners of the 2025 Green Fleet Awards. More information can be found online.

For more information on the Green Fleet Awards and the full list of this year's winners, visit NAFA’s website.

Topics:Sustainability Green Fleets Emissions Reduction NAFA Awards Green Fleet

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