Throughout 2005, York Region and its employees continued to strive for excellence in all areas of their work. As a result, many distinguished achievements and awards were received across the organization.

Listed on these pages is a highlight of some of the awards and achievements that were celebrated at York Region during 2005. These awards are a testament of the dedication and commitment York Region has to its residents and the quality of services this organization strives to provide.

community services and housing
Award for Planning Excellence – Housing Category
Housing and Our Economy, Remaining Competitive
Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

finance and administration
CH2M HILL Sustainable Community Award for Excellence and Innovation in Municipal Service
Energy and Environmental Management System
Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
2004 Annual Report
Government Finance Officers Association

Distinction Award Winner - Municipal Category
Anywhere eDesktop Project
Government Technology Excellence Conference

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
2005 Business Plans and Budget
Government Finance Officers Association

Showcase Municipality for 2005
Government Technology Excellence Conference

health and emergency medical services (ems)
Award of Innovation
Automated EMS Scheduling Phone system
Association of Municipal Emergency Medical Services of Ontario

Recognition Plaque
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Conference
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care

Family Choice Award
Maple Health Centre Activation Staff
Alzheimer’s Society

planning and development services
Award for Planning Excellence – Housing Category
Housing and Our Economy, Remaining Competitive
Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

Award for Planning Excellence – Economic Development Category
Draft Economic Strategy
Canadian Institute of Planners

transit
Excellence in Culture, Lifestyle, Arts – Finalist
www.vivayork.com
Canadian New Media Awards

Web site of the Day, Monday, January 17, 2005
www.vivayork.com
Favourite Website Awards

Silver Award – Graphic Design
Advertising & Design Club of Canada

transportation and works
Public Works Project of the Year 2005 - Environmental Category over $10 Million
York Region and Peel Region Water Partnership project
Ontario Public Works Association

2005 Project of the Year
Road widening projects integrating with new York-Peel Watermain
Ontario Public Works Association

Top 10 Public Works Leaders of the Year Award 2005
Kees Schipper
American Public Works Association

2005 Project of the Year
Sutton Water Pollution Control Plant
Ontario Public Works Association

Gold Award
Yard Waste Marketing Campaign
Recycling Council of Ontario

york regional police
Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Race Relations
Human Rights and Race Relations

Canada Day and Muslim Heritage Award
Presented by the Association of Progressive Muslims in Canada

Community Service Award
International Association of Women Police

Outstanding Police Service Award
Newmarket Community Action Committee