May 26, 2025
APCOA Receives Four Nominations at the Prestigious European Parking Association Awards 2025
APCOA, one of Europe’s leading parking operators, has been honoured with nominations in four categories at the 2025 European Parking Association (EPA) Awards, further cementing its position as a pioneer in smart and sustainable mobility solutions.
From a record-breaking 54 submissions, APCOA was shortlisted for:
- Best On-Street Parking Project
- Best Approach to Smart Mobility
- Best ESG Initiative
- Best Marketing & Communications Campaign
The winners will be announced live during the 21st European Parking Conference & Exhibition in Brussels on 17 September 2025.
“We are particularly pleased that our consistent innovation in parking, smart mobility and ESG is being recognised across Europe,” said Nicola Veratelli, CEO of the APCOA Group. “Our continued technological advancements and commitment to sustainable, intelligent mobility are key pillars of our European strategy.”
Each of APCOA’s nominations reflects a strategic initiative making real impact:
- In the Best On-Street Parking Project category, APCOA UK was recognised for its Blue Badge App, a digital solution ensuring free and accessible parking for disabled badge holders in camera-monitored car parks.
- The Best Approach to Smart Mobility nod went to APCOA Germany for its innovative Urban Hub development in Hamburg, redefining the role of car parks in urban infrastructure.
- APCOA’s commitment to environmental, social and governance standards earned a nomination for Best ESG Initiative, acknowledging Group-wide efforts to enhance sustainability.
- A bold corporate repositioning and rebranding campaign positioned APCOA as a finalist in the Best Marketing & Communications Campaign category.
Established in 2003, the EPA Awards are the most prestigious accolades in the European parking industry, recognising outstanding achievements and forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of urban mobility.
Press contact
APCOA Group GmbH
Sebastian Merkle
Flughafenstraße 34
70629 Stuttgart-Airport
- +49 711-94791-652
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About APCOA
Active in the fields of parking, charging, technology and urban solutions, APCOA is Europe’s No.1 parking operator. We transform parking infrastructure into an essential part of tomorrow’s sustainable mobility. With our 5,000 employees, we manage more than 1.6 million individual parking spaces at 13,000 locations across 12 European countries.
Our Mission: getting the best out of each and every parking space. For our clients, their customers and their communities. Today and tomorrow.
APCOA manages car parks for owners and investors in all sectors. We cater to each specific need, be it monetary, service-based or both. Wherever possible, we provide easy-to-use charging infrastructure. In doing so, we contribute to advancing e-mobility. From our Traffic Management System to Autonomous Valet Parking – our proprietary technologies are the foundation for both state-of-the-art and tailor-made solutions.
APCOA Urban Solutions bring together multiple useful services in unique ecosystems: Our locations offer themselves as logistics centres for last mile delivery, provide charging spots for EVs, e-scooters and e-bikes or serve as pick-up and drop of points for mobility providers.
And we are committed to growing in innovative and environmentally friendly ways. By bringing parking, sustainable mobility and urban life together, we aim to contribute to a better future. By reducing CO2 emissions, conserving resources and improving the overall quality of life, we want to act as an integral part of the urban ecosystem.
Press contact
APCOA Group GmbH
Sebastian Merkle
Flughafenstraße 34
70629 Stuttgart-Airport
- +49 711-94791-652
