PACE Awards

The 2011 PACE Awards Georgia-Pacific Auditorium, Downtown Atlanta

The PACE Awards program recognizes the best commute options programs in Georgia, celebrating the success of employers, property managers, schools and individuals in advancing the promise of cleaner air and less traffic.

The 2011 PACE Awards ceremony was held Wednesday, August 24, 2011.  PACE Awards were presented in the following categories to these employers, property managers, schools and individuals:

Best Overall Program

Given to employers and property managers who demonstrate the best use of available resources to creatively influence employees or tenants to use commute options and reduce trips. 2011 winners include:

• Small Business - Booz Allen Hamilton
  Finalist: Cooper Carry

• Medium Business - Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan
  Finalist: CCH Small Firm Services

• Large Business - St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta
  Finalist: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

• Property Manager - Jamestown Commercial Management Company/999 Peachtree
  Finalist: Jones Lang LaSalle/Sanctuary Park

Click here for complete details on winning organizations in the Best Overall Program category.

Government Champions Initiative - Public Sector Employers

Given to public sector employers that have developed innovative approaches to reducing traffic and improving air quality while enhancing operations that foster increased use of alternatives to driving alone.  2011 winners include:

• Federal Employer - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Finalist: 78th Air Base Wing, Robins Air Force Base

• State Employer - Georgia Department of Administrative Services

• County Employer - Fulton County Government
  Finalist: Gwinnett County Government

• City Employer - City of Roswell

Click here for complete details on winning organizations in the Government Champions category.

Most Innovative Program - Private Sector Employers and Property Managers

Recognizes a program that has achieved success for one specific element (e.g., vanpooling, teleworking, etc) that has yielded an innovative solution to an air quality/traffic-related issue.  2011 winners include:

• Cobb Electric Membership Corporation

• Perimeter Shuttle
  Finalists: Alexander Gallo Holdings, Atlanta Financial Center, Georgia 811, Georgia Natural Gas

Click here for complete details on winning organizations in the Most Innovative Program category.

Georgia Department Of Transportation Commissioner's Award

Presented to an individual who has shown exemplary commitment to the improvement of air quality and the reduction of traffic congestion. The award specifically recognizes the role of community leaders, corporate executives and other individuals who have used their influence to change attitudes and develop solutions. 

• GDOT Commissioner's Award Winner - Sally Silver
  Finalist: Yvonne Williams

Click here for complete details on honoree Sally Silver.

Other PACE Awards Recognition

Telework Catalyst
Presented to the employer with the most outstanding formal telework program.

• Telework Catalyst - Vocalocity

Click here for details on Vocalocity's award-winning telework program.

Clean Air Schools
Awards recognize an exemplary parent volunteer, outstanding school and outstanding school district achieving success through the Clean Air Schools program.

• School Champion - Deputy Brian Reents, General Ray Davis Middle School, Rockdale County

• Marlin M. Gottschalk Environmental Leadership Award - Evansdale Elementary School, DeKalb County

• Most Outstanding School District - Gwinnett County Public Schools

 Click here for complete details on Clean Air Schools award winners.

For information on past PACE Award winners from prior years, read about them here.