1.1 The Sustainable Truck of the Year (Sty) is an independent organization comprised of professional journalists. Its jury annually selects the winners of the Sustainable Truck of the Year in the following categories: Tractor, Distribution, Van, and e-Truck.
1.2 The organization operates under the official name Sustainable Truck of the Year (Sty).
1.3 Each jury member may appoint a designated colleague to assist them as a deputy in their duties; however, only the official jury member is entitled to vote.
1.4 The Sty organization must remain financially independent of any truck manufacturer, dealer, or distributor.
Rules
1. Organization, objects, members
2. Eligibility of awards recipients
2.1 Candidate vehicles must be available on the European market within the election year (e.g., for Sty 2025, vehicles must be available to customers by December 2025).
2.2 Vehicles that have previously won an award are ineligible for consideration in subsequent editions.
2.3 Each brand may nominate only one vehicle per category.
2.4 Nominated vehicles must be formally submitted to the jury using the official Sty form.
3. Award election procedure
3.1 The jury will shortlist candidates for each category.
3.2 Each category’s shortlist will include a maximum of four vehicles.
3.3 Manufacturers of shortlisted vehicles may arrange specific tests for the jury.
3.4 Shortlisted vehicles are permitted to use the “Sty FINALIST” logo.
3.5 Voting will be conducted using a standardized voting form based on specific category parameters.
3.6 Awards will be presented to the winning vehicles during the official award ceremony.
3.7 Winners are allowed to use the “Sty WINNER” logo in their promotional materials.
