ABA congratulates all the members recognized for their service to the industry during ABA’s 2019 Marketplace in Louisville, Ky.
The following members received awards during Marketplace:
BISC Norm Littler Memorial Safety Award
The Norm Littler Safety Award recognizes an individual or an organization affiliated with the motorcoach industry for their commitment and investment in the day-to-day safety of the traveling public.
Winner: Stephen Evans, Pacific Western Transportation Corp.
BusRide Good Stewardship Award
The BUSRide Industry Good Steward Award honors the recipient who demonstrates personal qualities that stretch beyond conventional leadership to inspire, nurture and guide bus and coach transportation.
Winner: Stephen Evans, Pacific Western Transportation Corp.
Groups Today TODAY! Award
The Groups Today TODAY! Award is presented to the ABA bus and tour operator member who demonstrates spirit and valor in their company culture, marketing and tour planning.
Winner: Moostash Joe Tours
ABA Leadership & Environmental Sustainability Award - Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries
The ABA Leadership & Environmental Sustainability Award – sponsored by Motor Coach Industries (MCI) – recognizes motorcoach industry leaders for their investment in environmentally responsible equipment and the adoption of green business practices. The Award is based on three aspects of a company’s operations: administrative, maintenance, equipment and facility practices.
Winner: MTRWestern
Metro Innovative Operator Award
The Metro Magazine Innovative Operator of the Year Award is presented to an individual whose exemplary practices have set their company apart in the industry.
Winner: Jefferson Lines
ABA Motorcoach Driver of the Year Award - Presented by Motor Coach Industries
The ABA Motorcoach Driver of the Year Award – presented by Motor Coach Industries – recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond the performance of his or her duties as an Over-The-Road Motorcoach Driver, professionally executing safe motorcoach operation, while providing the traveling public with the safest form of passenger transportation in the United States.
Winner: Mary Jo Petersen, Annett Bus Lines
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NAJ Innovative Tour Operator Award
The NAJ (North American Journeys) Innovative Tour Operator Award recognizes a tour operator who has shown creativity when planning new tours.
Winner: Bob Cline, US Tours
Women in Buses Award - Presented by Motor Coach Industries
The Women in Buses award, sponsored by MCI, recognizes the role of women in the motorcoach industry who work collaboratively on issues and concerns of women business leaders as well as industry specific trends in this male-dominated industry.
Winner: Michelle Wiltgen, National Interstate Insurance