A major new event designed to recognise excellence and best practice in the van fleet industry will take place on December 2 - the Fleet Van Awards.

The inaugural Fleet Van Awards is being launched to reflect the growing size and importance of the light commercial vehicle sector and the critical role it plays in keeping British business moving.

Fleet Van, the industry-leading monthly title for commercial vehicle fleet operators, is a sister title to Fleet News.

The awards will cover three key categories: fleet managers, fleet suppliers and fleet manufacturers.

Headline awards include van fleet of the year, van of the Year and an editor’s award.

The winners in each category will be announced during an evening black tie ceremony, which will take place on December 2 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.

It will follow the annual Fleet Van Conference, which takes place at the same venue during the day.

For further details contact events manager Sandra Evitt on 01733 468123 or email sandra.evitt@emap.com