Title
Minister's Award of Excellence for Environmental Innovation (2015) and
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada Leadership Awards (2014 Finalist)
Proposed Motion
That Council accept the Minister's Award of Excellence for Environmental Innovation (2015) and The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) Leadership Award (2014 Finalist) for information.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the recommendation.
Purpose
To acknowledge the County's success with these two awards.
Summary
IPAC Public Sector Leadership Awards, 2014 Finalist
Leadership of public sector organizations is one of Canada's most important assets. Recognizing and building the cadre of public sector leaders is a critical ingredient in the success of our country and communities.
This award recognizes governments and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation to improve Canada through advancements in public policy and management.
Earlier this year, Parkland County's Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Station Project was named a finalist for this award.
Minister's Award of Excellence for Environmental Innovation, 2015
This award is a part of the 2015 Minister's Awards for Transportation Innovation. These annual awards recognize the Alberta transportation industry's innovative people and organizations that plan, design, construct, operate or maintain a road, transit service or related initiative.
These projects demonstrate excellence in design, construction, environmental, safety or operational innovations.
Parkland County's Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Station Project received the 2015 Minister's Award of Excellence for Environmental Innovation.