The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) recognised the training achievements of members at its Fleet 2020 conference yesterday, Wednesday, October 21.

In all, 34 members were recognised for their achievements in gaining ICFM qualifications – 12 new holders of the Introductory Certificate in Car Fleet Management, 16 new holders of the Certificate in Car Fleet Management and six new holders of the Diploma in Car Fleet Management.

Certificate holder, Kelly Butler of Surrey Police also received the Peter Moxon Award for the Training Achiever of the Year.

Paul Hollick, chairman of the ICFM, said; “Our congratulations go out to all 34 achievers. As a not-for-profit education and training organisation, our awards presentation is always a key element of our conference where we publicly recognise individual achievement and rising talent.

“Our accredited education and training programmes make a real difference to the contribution employees make to their organisations by helping improve efficiencies, save costs and ensure compliance. Indeed, this year alone we have captured 361 implemented fleet initiatives resulting from our training programmes.

“In 2015, we have trained more students than ever before. We have held nine Fast Track Intermediate and three Advanced Programme modules, up 26% over last year. And, in terms of course content, the Institute of Leadership and Management has highly praised our courses as evidenced by its glowing testimonial.”

Introductory Certificate of Car Fleet Management Awardees

Derren Summers of Thrifty Car & Van rental

Kevin McSwiggan of QBE Insurance

Philip Smith of Phoenix Medical Supplies

Gordon Bestwick of Greater Manchester Police

Leslie Pinkerton of Environmental Scientifics Group

Lorna Garrick of Nobia UK – Magnet Group

Marc McLoughlin of Keyfleet

Chris Taylor of ALD Automotive

Kate Andrews of Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited

Janet Rompca of Keyfleet                      

Jake Yates of Keyfleet

Mevish Khan of Keyfleet

Certificate in Car Fleet Management Awardees

Helen Cope of Lex Autolease

David Wollaston of Cheshire Constabulary

Pamela Magee of Police Scotland

Claire Kitto of HSB

Anthony Marcou of Npower

Alexander Lipski of Arval

James Roberts of Iceland Foods

Colin Lumber of Henry Brothers (Magherafelt) Limited

Kelly Butler of Surrey Police

Joanne Sowerby of Places for People Group

Edward Janes of CLM Fleet Management

Anthony Petts of Kent Police

Jake McCann-Tomlin of Mileage Count

Peter Rawden of Allparts Automotive Limited

Dean Williams of Aaron Services Limited

Jarrod Smith of E.ON UK PLC

Peter Moxon Award for the Training Achiever of the Year

Diploma in Car Fleet Management Awardees and Fellowship of the ICFM

Paul Baldock of the Driving Standards Agency

William Andrew of Scottish Police Authorities

Kay Till of HM Revenue & Customs

Paul Millican of Blacklake

Joanne Johnson of NSHI Limited

Thomas Williams of Thames Valley Police

Those awardees, highlighted in bold above, were present to receive their certificates from guest speaker, Charley Boorman, TV presenter, travel writer and actor.

The ICFM conference took place at the Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire and was kindly hosted by headline sponsor PPG, the world's leading coatings and speciality products and services company.

Co-sponsoring the ICFM conference for a fourth successive year was FMG. Secondary sponsors were Alphabet, Arval, BCA, Jaama, Rightsure and Thrifty.

Guest speakers at ‘Fleet 2020’ were Sally Gunnell, former British track and field athlete who won a Gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and Charley Boorman, TV presenter, travel writer and actor.