Throughout 2006, The Regional Municipality of York has been recognized for many awards that outline leadership and innovation. These awards are a testament to the leadership and dedication of York Region and its employees.

community services and housing
2006 Ontario Mainstreet Accessibility Award
For outstanding leadership and vision for improving accessibility within diverse communities

2006 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Award
For Best Practices in Affordable Housing

finance and administration
Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
2005 Annual Report
Government Finance Officers Association

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
2006 Business Plan and Budget
Government Finance Officers Association

Canada’s Top 100 and Top 50 in the GTA
For impressive employee programs including work-life balance and family-friendly benefits

planning and development services
Awards for Planning Excellence - Environmental Planning Category
Focus on Our Environment:
State of the Environment Report 2005
Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

Municipal GIS Challenge – Silver Award
Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), Ontario Chapter

Web GIS Challenge – Silver Award
Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), Ontario Chapter

transit
2006 National Transit Corporate Recognition Award – The Corporate Exceptional Performance / Outstanding Achievement Award
For record breaking ridership and service growth.
Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA)

2006 Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award
Viva Rapid Transit
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

2006 Innovation Award
Viva Rapid Transit
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

2006 Project of the Year Award – Transportation category greater than $10 million
Viva Rapid Transit
Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)

2006 Environmental Impact Award
York Regional Rapid Transit Corporation/ Viva Rapid Transit
Canadian Project Excellence Awards (CPEX)

2006 National Design-Build Excellence Award – Transportation over $50 million
Viva Phase 1 Quick Start
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)

transportation and works
Gold Promotion - 2006 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards
Presented by the Recycling Council of Ontario

Bronze Waste Diversion Program Operator - 2006 Ontario Waste
Minimization Awards
Presented by the Recycling Council of Ontario

Best Campaign - 2006 Promotion and Education Awards
Presented by the Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators

2006 Ontario Public Works Association Public Works
Project of the Year - Environmental Category greater than $10 million
St. John’s Sideroad McKenzie Wetland Project

health services
Quality of Care Awards
Newmarket Health Centre and Maple Health Centre
Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANPHSS)

The Alzheimer's Society Family Choice Award
The Long Term Care and Seniors Branch

police services
Markham African Caribbean Association
Outstanding Contribution and Service to the Community

National Association of Indo Canadians
Community service

Human Rights and Race Relations Centre Gold Medal Award
Outstanding contribution to the promotion of racial harmony

Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award – Honourable Mention
Outstanding work with youth

2006 (CMHC) Housing Award For Best Practices in Affordable Housing		York Region was named one of the Top 100 employers in Canada and one of the Top 50 employers in the GTA		The Moraine for Life Award - York Region contributes to improving the ecology and hydrology of the Oak Ridges Moraine