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Red Hat Award for Best Customer Service Personnel (2007)
To: Bryan Jimenez, Collicutt Centre CSR
Awarding Organization: Red Hat Awards
Bryan Jimenez, Collicutt Centre CSR received the 2007 Red Hat Award for Best Customer Service Personnel: Attraction/Recreation/Entertainment in Red Deer. Bryan has worked at the Collicutt Centre as Customer Service Representative since the grand opening in June, 2001. He is renowned at the Collicutt Centre for his professional yet personal touch with customers; going above and beyond is Bryan’s forte. Bryan is a great example of The City’s focus on excellent customer service, not to mention he is a wonderful mentor for staff.
Top Marks for Safety Audit
To: Terry Brew, Kathy Charles, Doug Gillespie, Kay Kenny, Steve Wright - Safety Auditors (2004)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association (AMHSA)
Project/Initiative: Safety Audit
The City of Red Deer's Safety Auditors were awarded top marks from the Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association for the recent Safety Audit they conducted. Every audit submitted to the AMHSA undergoes a rigid evaluation process to ensure the audit was conducted fairly and properly. The five-person audit team, responsible for ensuring the corporate environment is safe for all staff and customers, earned a score of 99 per cent for the work they did during The City's annual internal Safety Audit.
Chapter Member of the Year
To: Steve Neilly (2004)
Awarding Organization: Association of Records Managers & Administrators (ARMA)
This award was presented to ARMA Edmonton Chapter's most outstanding member from July 2003 to June 2004 - Steve Neilly. Steve has supported and promoted ARMA's mission to provide education, research and networking opportunities to information professionals. Steve co-chaired the ARMA Joint Seminar between ARMA Edmonton and ARMA Calgary. He is co-founder of a User Group in the Red Deer area, as well as a presenter at various seminars and workshops throughout the year.
Top Apprentice in the Power Lineman Trade
To: Jason Richards (2004)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
Project/Initiative: Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board's Awards
Each year the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is proud to present awards to the top apprentices in each of Alberta's designated trades. This award recognized the apprentice who has the highest combined mark in the final period of apprenticeship training. Jason Richards has been selected as the Top Apprentice in the Power Lineman trade.
Power Lineman - Second Year Provincial, Third Place
To: Jason Richards (2003)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Construction Association
Project/Initiative: 37th Annual Apprenticeship Awards
The Alberta Construction Association created this program to encourage and honour excellence in achievement during training of the province's trades people. Jason Richards achieved third place in his second year Power Lineman program.
President's Award of Excellence for Employee Safety, Bronze Award
To: Electric, Light & Power Department (2003)
Awarding Organization: Canadian Electricity Association
Project/Initiative: Employee Safety
The Canadian Electricity Association designated The City of Red Deer's E.L. & P. Department as the Bronze Award recipient of the President's Award for Excellence for Employee Safety. Electric, Light & Power ranked in the top quartile in both"All Injury Frequency" and "Severity Rates" among other organizations in its group. This designation was determined through their Accident Statistics Reports.
Public Works Roadeo
To: Ellery Brandson, Coleen Fisher, Rob Pinkney and Roger Tynes – Public Works Department (2002)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Chapter of Canadian Public Works Association
Project/Initiative: 5th Annual Roadeo Contest
The Public Works team surpassed 19 other municipal and municipal district teams in Alberta for their level of skill and expertise demonstrated on heavy equipment and machinery during the Public Works Roadeo.
Hot Water Main Tapping Contest
To: Ron Weiland, Ron Brown, Rob Pinkney and Gary Ortwein – Public Works (2001)
Awarding Organization: Western Canada Water And Wastewater Association (WCWWA)
The City of Red Deer Public Works employees received the Hot Water Main Tapping Contest in 2001. In just over three minutes they connected a service line, which typically feeds into homes, to a water main. The work included drilling and installing valves without any leaks or safety violations.
Operator of the Year
To: Barry Brookes, Water and Waste Water – Public Works (1999)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Water Wastewater Operators Association (AWWOA)
Project/Initiative: Best all round Water and Waste Water Operator
In 1999, Barry Brookes won the Operator of the Year award. This award recognized Barry's hard work, dedication, outstanding motivation, enthusiasm and leadership in the performance of his duties. The Alberta Water Wastewater Operators Association (AWWOA) presents this annual award to the operator who best meets or exceeds the qualifications. Barry Brookes also received the Red Deer Coach of the Year award in 2000. This award is given to a coach for his or her outstanding contributions to athletics and the development of young athletes.
Alberta Provincial Roadeo Champion
To: Richard Underwood (1994)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Provincial Roadeo
Project/Initiative: Bus Driving Skills
Richard Underwood placed first at the 1994 Provincial Bus Rodeo Championship.
Alberta Provincial Roadeo Champion
To: Richard Underwood (1993)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Provincial Roadeo
Project/Initiative: Bus Driving Skills
Richard Underwood placed first in the 1993 Bus Rodeo, and was considered to be one of the best bus drivers in the country.
Alberta Provincial Roadeo Champion
To: Clarence Cazeimier, Bus Operator, Transit (1992)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Provincial Roadeo
Project/Initiative: Bus Driving Skills
National Grand Championship
To: Clarence Cazeimier, Bus Operator, Transit (1992)
Awarding Organization: Canadian Urban Transit Association National Bus Roadeo
Project/Initiative: Bus Driving Skills
Clarence Cazeimier placed first in the 1992 Provincial Bus Roadeo Championship, and went on to win the National Grand Championship in the Canadian Urban Transit Association National Bus Roadeo. The Bus Roadeo is a skill based obstacle challenge that simulates typical bus driving maneuvers and allows operators the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, as well as challenges them by putting them through some of demanding situations. The event also provides operators the opportunity to sharpen their skills and expand their knowledge through friendly competition.
Alberta Provincial Roadeo Champion
To: Richard Underwood, Bus Operator, Transit (1992)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Provincial Roadeo
Project/Initiative: Bus Driving Skills
Richard Underwood placed second in the 1992 Provincial Bus Roadeo Championship.
Alberta Provincial Roadeo Champion
To: Barrie Schultz, Bus Operator, Transit (1992)
Awarding Organization: Alberta Provincial Roadeo
Project/Initiative: Bus Driving Skills
Barrie Schultz placed third in the 1992 Provincial Bus Roadeo championship.
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