Record numbers of the industry’s most influential figures will be celebrating at Fleet News Awards on March 10 when it reaches its landmark 20th anniversary.

The fleet industry’s ‘Oscar’s’ have already attracted more than 1,000 business leaders and influencers for the gala night of the year, to be held at its traditional home, the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London.

To mark the anniversary, there are new categories that reflect the fast changing fleet industry, while a series of special guests have been lined up to provide entertainment throughout the night.

Fleet managers will be recognised with awards in the sub-100, 101-400 and 401-plus fleet size categories, along with the prestigious Fleet of the Year Award.

Manufacturers’ awards range from the best van to small cars, premium vehicles and luxury cars.

But some of the biggest changes come in the service company category, where awards include Best Innovation, Best Safety Initiative, Best Leasing Initiative and Best Customer Services Initiative.

To round the evening off, the headline awards will include a special environmental award, Fleet Supplier of the Year and the Platinum Award.

Fleet managers have also been voting to decide the Company Car of the Year and Fleet Manufacturer of the Year.

With demand for tickets at an all-time high, it will pay to book straight away to ensure you get the best position to watch the evening’s celebrations unfold.

Chris Lester, events director, said: “The biggest night in the fleet calendar is fast-approaching and tables are always in huge demand.

"This year will be no exception, especially as the industry is celebrating the landmark 20th anniversary of the award.”

Individual tickets cost £215+VAT and a table of 10 costs £2,045+VAT.

The Fleet News Awards are sponsored by some of the industry’s leading companies: Honda UK; BMW Corporate Sales; LeasePlan UK; National Car Rental; BT Fleet; Michelin Tyre Plc; Kwik-Fit Fleet; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Michelin; Hi-Q; Volvo; Arval; Volkswagen Fleet Services.

To book, either log onto www.fleetnewsawards.com.

You can also call or email Sandra Evitt on 01733 468123 or sandra.evitt@emap.com