Grant Everett from Dubbo Regional Council has been announced as the 2017 Fleet Achievement Award winner at the inaugural IPWEA Australasian Fleet Conference, held in Brisbane last week.
Everett received a Master Mechanic tool kit, chest and trolley valued at $5000,
courtesy of award sponsor Repco. Phil Houston, General Manager, Repco Western Zone presented the winner and nominees with a framed certificate.

Congratulations to the award nominees:
- Chris Reardon – City of Hobart
- Clinton Wood – Gympie regional Council
- Daniel Hutton – City of Karratha
- Ron Ahmat – Mackay Regional Council
The IPWEA FLEET Achievement Award recognises initiative and excellence in fleet management and raises the profile of fleet management as a discipline. Nominees needed to address the following criteria to be recognised for their outstanding achievement:
Work Ethic
- Commitment/dedication
- Innovation/initiative
- Character
Knowledge and Initiative
- Knowledge sharing
- Use of sound fleet management practices and principles
- Articulation of ideas
People skills
- Customer service
- Cooperation with others
- Working within a team environment
Active within fleet management industry
- Advancing the cause of improving fleet management
Workplace achievements
- Notable achievements

Image: Grant Everett, Chris Reardon (City of Hobart), Phil Houston (Repco) and Ron Ahmat (Mackay Regional Council)