Denver International Airport Takes Home Top Honor for Sustainability Efforts
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, proudly announces the winners of its 2025 Green Fleet Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates fleets that have significant operational initiatives that promote 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.”
This year’s top honor, the #1 Green Fleet of 2025, was awarded to the Denver International Airport, reflecting its 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 (CO)
- Best Special Project: PITT OHIO
- Best Electric Vehicle Policies: City of Richmond, VA
- Best Take-Home Vehicle Charging Program: City of Durham, NC
Each winner has demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in their respective categories, enhancing their fleet operations while prioritizing environmental stewardship.
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, NC, 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 is committed to supporting the industry’s transition towards 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.
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 here.
For more information on the Green Fleet Awards and the full list of this year’s winners, please visit
https://www.nafa.org/awards/green-fleet-awards/green-fleet-awards-2025/
