Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Honoring the Unsung Hero



Big, splashy projects often get all the glory, with the preparatory and day-to-day work going unnoticed.

Yet, that behind-the-scenes work is key to the successful operation and expansion of our transportation system.

Our Leadership in Motion recipients for 2019 epitomize the hard work and hardworking people that keep our system moving forward…often with little fanfare. 

Maintenance, repair, fundraising, planning, and leading behind the scenes often go unnoticed, but not today.

With the 2019 COMPASS Leadership in Motion awards, we are honoring some of those unsung heroes and projects.

Congratulations!

  • Leadership in Government, Canyon County
    • City of Nampa – Public Works Department, Streets Division
      • Excellence in customer service and innovation in street maintenance
      • Don Barr, Superintendent

  • Leadership in Government, Ada County
    • Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and HDR
      • Kootenai Street Traffic Calming Concept Study
      • Brooke Green, ACHD and Cameron Waite, HDR

  • Leadership by Example, Nonprofit
o   Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands
§  Replacement of the Plantation Island Bridge
§  Jan Johns, Executive Director

  • Leadership in Practice, Professional
o   Caleb Lakey, District 3 Engineering Manager
§  Idaho Transportation Department

  • Leadership in Practice, Professional
o    Bruce Wong, Director
§  ACHD

  • Leadership in Practice, Volunteer
o    Ray Hoobing, Vice Chair
§  ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee

  • Leadership by Example, Elected Official
    • Tammy de Weerd, Mayor
      • City of Meridian

While COMPASS’ Leadership in Motion awards honor projects and businesses/nonprofits, as well as individuals, it’s important to remember that these are powered by people as well – without the dedication of talented and hard-working individuals, those successes would not be realized. Congratulations to all of those unsung heroes who make our valley what it is today…and what it will be tomorrow.

To learn more about the recipients and see full description of their accomplishments, click here.
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Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho

COMPASS is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization responsible for transportation planning in Ada and Canyon Counties. The COMPASS Board comprises 39 members representing the cities, counties, highway districts, educational institutions, state agencies, and other entities within the two counties. COMPASS plays an important role in making decisions about future long-range transportation needs in the Treasure Valley, taking into consideration environmental and economic factors that affect the quality of life.