Spencer McDonald wins Award of Achievement

From the WINNERS OF THE 2008 CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AWARDS Press Release

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OTTAWA — Transport Canada, along with the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), today announced the winners of the 2008 Canadian Transportation Awards, recognizing leadership, excellence and achievement in the transportation sector.

The recipients of the four transportation awards — Transportation Person of the Year, Award of Excellence, Award of Achievement and Award of Academic Merit — are having a positive impact on the way we travel and move goods in Canada and around the world...

The Award of Achievement is presented to individuals who have made positive and measurable improvements to transportation through innovation and have shown initiative on a particular project or program.

Mr. Spencer McDonald, from Surrey, B.C., received this award for his advocacy of road safety.  With a background and education in counselling psychology, he formed Thinking Driver in 2001, where as president he directs a staff of professionals focused on delivering programs to hundreds of drivers annually. He has designed numerous driver safety programs and has taught motorists, driving instructors, police and emergency vehicle operators alike. Throughout his career, Mr. McDonald has appeared in the national media and at safety conferences and events across the country. He has held numerous posts and appointments on various road safety committees and councils.