ENGINEERING SERVICES 

2012 Surveyor of the Year  Awarded by: Land Surveyor's Association of Washington State Description: Awarded to one individual who, by assessment of his or her peers, has contributed the most to the surveying profession as a whole over the past 5 years. Amanda is the first woman in the state to receive this award. Recipient: Amanda Askren, Survey Supervisor

2011 Engineering Excellence Gold Award Awarded by: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Description: Monte Cristo Grade Road Bridge #660 won a Gold Award under the "Social, Economical, and Sustainable Design Considerations" category. Project manager: Lisa Wirt

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2010 APWA National Project of the Year Awarded by: American Public Works Association (APWA) Description: Sauk River Bridge #414 - An innovative construction technique was one of the features that made this project an award winner and saved County taxpayers $1 million in costs, shortened construction time by five months and minimized environmental impacts. Project manager: Kinyan Lui, Bridge Design Supervisor

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2009 Merit Award - Iconic or Signature Bridge Category Awarded by: The National Steel Bridge Association (NSBA) Description: Sauk River Bridge #414 Project manager: Kinyan Lui, Bridge Design Supervisor

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2008 APWA Project of the Year Award (National Level - Transportation Category) Awarded by: American Public Works Association, Transportation Category of Projects Costing Less than $2 Million  Description: South Slough Bridge #91 Project manager: Larry Brewer, P.E.

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2007 APWA Project of the Year Award (National Level & State Level - Transportation Category) Awarded by: American Public Works Association, Transportation Category of Projects Costing $2-$10 Million  Description: Puget Park Drive Extension Project manager: Sam Filetti, P.E.

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 FLEET MANAGEMENT 

 2011 Western Washington Clean Cities Hall of Fame Award

Awarded by: Clean Cities Coalition and Puget Sound Clean Air

Description: First award from Clean Cities for leadership as a fleet manager promoting alternative fuels in Snohomish County, support of Clean Cities Coalition as a steering committee member, and commitment to reducing the use of petroleum fuel and creating a cleaner, healthier environment for residents of the State of Washington.

Project manager: Allen Mitchell

 2011 Sustainability All-Stars Award

Awarded by: Green Fleet Magazine, Bobit Business Media

Description: Snohomish County was nominated by the magazine itself as being one of the best in sustainable fleet management for retrofitting with diesel oxidation catalysts, and fleetwide biodiesel use.

Project manager: Allen Mitchell

2010, 2009, 2008 & 2007  Government Green Fleet Award 100 Best Fleets in North America Awarded by: 100 Best Fleets Description: This program has been in existence for seven years and recognizes peak performing fleet operations in North America based on a number of criteria, including accountability, technology implementation, resource stewardship and competitive pricing. In 2010, Snohomish County ranked 30th, its highest ranking ever. Project manager: Allen Mitchell

2009 Environmental Leaders Award Awarded by: Government Fleet Magazine, Bobit Business Media Description: Snohomish County is one of 20 national fleets recognized for national environmental leadership. Project manager: Allen Mitchell

 2009 Environmental Leadership Award - Public Sector

Awarded by: Automotive Fleet Magazine

Description: Recognized for commitment and vision yielding significant eco-responsible initiatives.

Project manager: Allen Mitchell

2009 NAFA Green Fleet Award Awarded by: National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. Description: One of 4 national fleets awarded the first NAFA Green Fleet Award Project manager: Allen Mitchell

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 2009 3-Star Certification

Awarded by: The Evergreen Fleets Initiative, Puget Sound Clean Cities

Description: Certification is awarded for achieving stringent standards of environmental excellence in fleet management practices.

Project manager: Allen Mitchell

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 ROAD MAINTENANCE 

 2008 Sentinels of Safety Certificate of Safety Achievement

Awarded by: U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration

Description: The team was recognized for its outstanding safety record for 7,117 employee hours worked without a lost-workday injury.

Recipients: Sand Hill Pit Crew

 SOLID WASTE 

2008 Built Green Pioneer Award Awarded by: Built Green-Master Builders of King and Snohomish County  Description: In recognition of her efforts in developing and maintaining the Built Green Program, helping create the Sustainable Development Task Force and helping to bring the Built Green conference to Everett. Project manager: Deanna Carveth

 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT  

 2010 Snohomish Conservation District Partnership Award

Awarded by: Snohomish Conservation District

Description: Honored for efforts to improve partnerships benefitting water quality and natural resource management.

Recipients: Debbie Terwilleger and Mike McGuiness

2009 Storm Water Solutions - Top Project Award Awarded by: Storm Water Solutions Magazine Description: Multiple Low Impact Development (LID) improvements installed at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds as part of an LID demonstration project partially funded by a grant from the Dept. of Ecology. Project manager: Gregg Farris  Graphic Designer/Art Director/Illustrator: Rebecca Lindahl Additional information: View Web page; View brochure

 TRANSPORTATION & ENV. SERVICES  

2013 American In-house Design Award Awarded by: Graphic Design USA Description: Charitable Campaign Poster Graphic Designer: Deb Harvey

2012 Vision 2040 Award   Awarded by: Puget Sound Regional Council Description: Community Transit and Snohomish County’s novel Curb the Congestion transportation management program has received a 2012 Vision 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a sustainable future as the region grows. Project manager: Jay Larson, Bobann Fogard

2011-2012 Government Partner of the Year Awarded by: Center for Service-Learning at Edmonds Community College Description: The 2011-2012 Government Partner of the Year award recognizes those partners for their dedication and inspiration to the service-learning program. It was awarded on behalf of the partnership between the Learn and Serve Environmental and Anthropology Field (LEAF) School and the Snohomish County Public Works wildlife monitoring program. Awarded to: Terri Wentworth-Davis, as a representative of Snohomish County Public Works.

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 2011 ACT International Awards 

Awarded by: Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT)
Description: The 2010 Curb the Congestion program was awarded 2nd Place in the Marketing Partnership category for the joint effort between Community Transit and Snohomish County for developing a program that successfully met an identified commuter need or concern.
Project manager: Jay Larson

2010 Commute Smart Award Awarded by: Washington State Governor's Office Description: Snohomish County Public Works and Community Transit have been recognized for their Curb the Congestion Program. Curb the Congestion is reducing the number of vehicles on the road by providing individual assistance and incentives to try an alternative to the drive-alone habit. Project manager: Jay Larson, Bobann Fogard

Pictured L to R: Paula Hammond, WSDOT; Bobann Fogard, Snohomish County Public Works; Debbie Anderson, Community Transit Transportation Specialist; Governor Gregoire

2009 American In-house Design Award Awarded by: Graphic Design USA Description: Low Impact Development Signage and Promotional Materials for the Evergreen State Fairgrounds Graphic Designer/Art Director/Illustrator: Rebecca Lindahl  Additional information: View brochure

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2008 American In-house Design Award Awarded by: Graphic Design USA Description: Green Building Program Brochure Graphic Designer: Rebecca Lindahl

2007 American In-house Design Award Awarded by: Graphic Design USA Description: Planning and Development’s “PDQ” Contractor Services Promotional Materials Graphic Designer: Deb Harvey

2007 American In-house Design Award Awarded by: Graphic Design USA Description: Solid Waste Conservation Guides for Restaurants Materials Graphic Designer: Deb Harvey

2007 American In-house Design Award Awarded by: Graphic Design USA Description: Focus on Farming Conference Mailer Graphic Designer: Rebecca Lindahl

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