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The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) TransitAction Awards for transit excellence will be presented during the Sacramento Metro Chamber’s 2012 State of RT Breakfast on Friday, March 23 at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. These annual awards recognize efforts in support of transit and honor selected nominees that have made a significant and positive impact to public transit in the Sacramento region. The TransitAction Awards offer an opportunity to highlight incredible contributions, and recipients will be recognized among elected officials, business leaders, community members and transit advocates in the Sacramento region. RT is now calling for nominations. Nominations for the TransitAction Awards can be submitted for the following categories:
All nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, February 10, 2012. Categories & Criteria The five award categories are as follows: Business of the Year – A private-sector company that champions public transit in the Sacramento region and supports public transit programs that help improve mobility, relieve traffic congestion and promote transit ridership. The selected company may play a role in the planning, design or construction of transit-related projects in the Sacramento region. Organization/Agency of the Year – A public-sector organization/agency that champions for public transit in the Sacramento region and supports public transit programs that help improve mobility, relieve traffic congestion and promote transit ridership. The selected organization/agency may play a role in the planning, design or construction of transit-related projects in the Sacramento region. Transit Oriented Development of the Year – A completed mixed-use residential or commercial development designed to maximize access to public transit in the Sacramento region. The selected development may demonstrate support for public transit by providing transit-related programs and/or transit subsidies to tenants. Elected Official of the Year – An elected official who has contributed to the public transportation industry through leadership, policy, and/or legislative initiative. This individual is seen as a champion of transit and is a constant advocate for increasing investment in public transit in the Sacramento region. Individual/Transit Advocate of the Year – An individual who has shown tireless commitment to the promotion and support of public transit in the Sacramento region. This individual advocates for improved public transit services and programs. How to Nominate Nomination forms may be submitted online, by email or by mail:
Nominations must include the following information:
Please provide a detailed response to the following questions
All nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, February 10, 2012. For information about the State of RT Breakfast, Click Here |
