Writing an Effective Clean Air Campaign Award Nomination Transportation Coordinator (TC) Webinar July 25, 2018
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Overview Welcome and Introductions Writing an Effective Clean Air Campaign Award Nomination TC News
Clean Air Campaign Awards Luncheon Event details: Thursday, October 25 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Early bird cost $38 or $340 for a table of 10; after September 30, $48 or $440 Registration begins in mid-august
Master of Ceremonies Amber Sullins Chief Meteorologist ABC-15 News
Entertainment Sahnas Music
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Sponsor Appreciation This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Presenting SRP Keynote/Entertainment Walmart Stores, Inc. Platinum First Transit and Fry s Food Stores Silver APS, Bank of America, Costco, Cox Business, Maricopa County Air Quality Dept./TRP and Transdev Bronze Arizona Transit Association, Charles Schwab, Clean Energy, Concord, Enterprise Rideshare, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Friends of Transit, HDR, Inc., Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Northern Trust Phoenix, Northern Trust Tempe, Southwest Gas Corporation and WestGroup Research Interested in sponsorship? Contact Lillian Duarte
Nomination Packet Nomination packets delivered Online submission now open For employers/employees in the Travel Reduction Program (TRP) Don t be shy, submit entries in more than one category Projects and/or programs conducted between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018
Categories Outstanding Transportation Coordinator 50-250 Employees 251-500 Employees More than 500 Employees Public Employer (i.e. government agencies, cities, schools) More than 500 Employees Private Employer Outstanding Travel Reduction Program 50-250 Employees 251-500 Employees More than 500 Employees Public Employer (government agencies, cities, schools) More than 500 Employees Private Employer
Categories Continued Outstanding Leadership For CEOs, managers, city leaders (i.e. mayors, managers, etc.) and other individuals Demonstrated strong support or led by example Outstanding Marketing and Creativity Electronic and/or Print Media Event or Campaign Less than $500 budget Event or Campaign More than $500 budget
Outstanding Commuters Outstanding Commuters VA Hospital Vanpool Group Dr. Glen Kishi Phoenix Indian Medical Center Bus or Light Rail Rider Carpooler or Vanpooler Bicyclist or Walker Multi-modal User (more than one mode used) Gustavo Garcia Charles Schwab Roberto Olivas and Santos Gaxiola Town of Paradise Valley
More Categories Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Livable Communities For municipalities, developers and employers Improve transit, bicycle or pedestrian facilities for more livable communities Corporate Sustainability 50-499 Employees 500-1,500 Employees More than 1,500 Employees
Unleash Your Creativity People s Choice Most Creative Bulletin Board Online at valleymetro.org public vote One vote per person The board with the most votes wins
Nomination Form
Clear messaging showing program support Contribution to the success of TRP or clean air programs Displays initiative, transforms project/program or leads by example Effectiveness, success in achieving goals Photos are great Judging Process
Content Matters Read the criteria for each category to ensure you re meeting the requirements. 1. Lack of information makes for a weak entry. Make it count. 2. Do not use the same program descriptions from previous year. 3. Your entry is your judging brief. Content is important. 4. Late entries will not be considered.
What and When Previous winners may apply, but awards in the same category will not be granted for any two consecutive years. Previous winning entries may not be resubmitted for the same category. Projects or programs must have occurred between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018. Multiple entries are permitted in different categories. Include a maximum 250-word summary. No entry fee
Deadlines Bulletin Board entries due by Friday, August 17, 5:00 p.m. All other entries due by Friday, August 24, 5:00 p.m. Late entries are not eligible and will not be considered. Email entries to cleanair@valleymetro.org or mail/deliver to: Valley Metro Clean Air Campaign Awards 101 N. First Ave., Ste. 1400 Phoenix, AZ 85003 Need help? Contact your Commute Solutions coordinator or call 602.262.7433
South Central Extension News On June 20, 2018 the Phoenix City Council approved a motion directing: Revise design that includes four lanes Provide public outreach and education of new design Read more here
Vanpool Promotion Our vanpool promotion is a great option to changing your commute from boring to fun. Six or more people Shared cost of van and gas Commuting in the carpool lane Start a new vanpool and get one month free. Offer ends in August. Learn more here
Clean Air Campaign Award Nomination and TC Update Upcoming webinars August 22, 10 a.m. Get Involved with Rideshare Month September 26, 10 a.m. TC Spotlight Effective Travel Reduction Programs in Challenging Industries Access recorded webinars and slide shows Can t make it during a scheduled webinar? Register anyway; we ll email you the recording!