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Follow on Google News | Georgia's Outstanding Workplaces for Commuters Honored at 2011 PACE AwardsThe Clean Air Campaign presented the 2011 PACE Awards on Aug. 24. In its 11th year, the PACE Awards program recognizes the best commute options programs in Georgia, celebrating the success of employers, property managers, schools and individuals.
By: Mike Rieman “This awards program reinforces the idea that commute options are increasingly becoming a go-to business strategy for Georgia employers, not to mention a practical way to help organizations raise their green profile in the community.,” PACE Awards were presented in 14 categories. (See backgrounder for more information on winning employers, property managers, schools and individuals.) • GDOT Commissioner’ • Best Overall Program/Small Business– Booz Allen Hamilton • Best Overall Program/Medium Business – Sutherland Asbill & Brennan • Best Overall Program/Large Business– Saint Joseph’s Hospital • Best Overall Program/Property Manager—Jamestown Commercial Management/999 Peachtree • Government Champions/City Employer—City of Roswell • Government Champions/County Employer– Fulton County Government • Government Champions/State Employer—Georgia Department of Administrative Services • Government Champions/Federal Employer – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Most Innovative Program (Two winners)—Cobb EMC and Perimeter Shuttle • Telework Catalyst—Vocalocity • Dr. Marlin Gottschalk Environmental Leadership Award—Evansdale Elementary in DeKalb County • Clean Air Schools Champion of the Year—Deputy Brian Reents (General Ray Davis Middle School in Rockdale County) • Clean Air Schools District of the Year—Gwinnett County Schools "As our state continues to grow, investments in our transportation landscape must include ways to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and keep Georgia a great place to live and work for decades to come,” said Georgia DOT Commissioner Vance C. Smith, Jr. “Georgia DOT applauds the many employers, individuals and schools like those we’ve honored today for their important work in reducing single-occupancy vehicles on our roads and improving mobility for commuters.” This year’s ceremony was held at the Georgia-Pacific Auditorium, located inside the Georgia-Pacific headquarters in downtown Atlanta. The awards were sponsored by WABE 90.1 FM. About The Clean Air Campaign The Clean Air Campaign is a not-for-profit organization that works with more than 1,600 Georgia employers, tens of thousands of commuters and more than 300 K-12 schools to encourage actions that result in less traffic congestion and better air quality. In conducting these programs, The Clean Air Campaign works in partnership with The Georgia Department of Transportation. The Clean Air Campaign, along with partner organizations, creates customized commute options programs for employers; provides assistance and financial incentives to commuters that enable the use of commute alternatives; Each day, these programs reduce 1.4 million miles of vehicle travel and keep 700 tons of pollution out of the air we breathe. For more information, call 1-877-CLEANAIR (1-877-253-2624) End
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