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PORT OF SEATTLE MEMORANDUM COMMISSION AGENDA Item No. 4a Date of Meeting January 22, 2013 DATE: January 11, 2013 TO: Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer FROM: Patricia Akiyama, Director, Public Affairs SUBJECT: Special Order of Business - 2012 Awards Received by the Port BACKGROUND: The Port of Seattle had a very productive year in 2012, as evidenced by several major awards received in recognition of achievements in a number of areas. Particularly noteworthy were the awards for the port's environmental leadership, centennial products and financial reporting. In all, the port received 30 awards. Below is a brief summary of awards that deserve special attention, and a comprehensive list. Financial Reporting: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada Award of Financial Reporting Achievement Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada 2012 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Environmental: LEED Silver Certification The Port of Seattle received the LEED Silver award from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the design, construction and operation of the consolidated Rental Car Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This is currently the largest consolidated rental car facility in the nation to be certified Silver by the USGBC, the nation's preeminent program for high performance green buildings. Rental Car Facility Public Project of the Year - NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) Washington State Chapter. COMMISSION AGENDA T. Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer January 11, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Propeller Club's Business of the Year (2012) Environmental Initiative Port of Seattle's Marine Maintenance won for finding alternative methods for cleaning docks without disturbing water or marine life on port property. Work Boat Judges Special Recognition Award (2012) Environmental Initiative The Port received the Special Judges' Recognition Award for an innovative vacuum scrubber system developed to clean concrete docks that surpass State and Federal mandates. King County Best Work Place for Waste Prevention and Recycling Honor Roll Sea-Tac Airport Communications Awards: American Association of Port Authorities Award of Excellence: Know Your Port by Bike Centennial Event Award of Recognition: Centennial Video Contest for Students Award of Merit: Rising Tides and Tailwinds National Association of Government Communicators 2nd Place, Hardcover books: Rising Tides and Tailwinds 2nd Place, Documentary: Voices of the Port Award of Excellence: Annual Report 2010-2011 ACI-NA Marketing and Communications competition 1st Place for best radio advertising 2012 World Routes Airport Marketing Award 3rd Place for best overall marketing campaign "Highly Commended Award", Americas Region (essentially 2nd place after DFW) presented in Abu Dhabi at World Routes Forum, October 1, 2012 COMMISSION AGENDA T. Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer January 11, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Employee/Employer Recognition: Employer Support of Guard and Reserve Freedom Award - The Port of Seattle is one of 15 employers to receive the prestigious Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Sailor of the Year - Sergeant Doug Newman, Port of Seattle Police Department and the U.S. Navy Reserves, was named the Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year. Newman received the award in Washington, D.C. in April. Fit-Friendly Workplace - The Port was recognized as a Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association's Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program which recognizes employers who champion a healthy worksite. Other 2012 awards include: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. - The Port of Seattle Police Department has earned a highly-prized national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), only the second port police agency in the nation to ever receive the endorsement. Flight Stats On-Time Performance - For the second year in a row, flight tracking company FlightStats honored Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as the winner of its 2011 On-time Performance Award in the category of major international airports. Sea- Tac also finished as a finalist in the category for major North American airports. Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year Award Outgoing Port Commission President Gael Tarleton received the Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year Award at the annual Seattle Maritime Festival Luncheon. Internship Employer of the Year Presented by Seattle University. The legacy of the port's internship program was identified for the continued commitment to high school and college students by creating opportunities for growth, experience and professional development. Internal Awards: Internal Small Business Champion Award Presented to Harbor Services, Real Estate Division, for increasing small business participation at the Port during 2011. Charles Blood Champion of Diversity Tom Berg, Marine Maintenance, was chosen as the 2012 recipient because he took the initiative to make significant contributions to COMMISSION AGENDA T. Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer January 11, 2013 Page 4 of 4 the port's efforts to further diversity among its staff, its customers and in the surrounding community Police Officer of the Year - Thirteen-year veteran Detective Steven Ivey was honored as the Port of Seattle Police Officer of the Year for 2012. Firefighter of the Year - The Port of Seattle Fire Department has honored Captain Todd Starkey with the 2012 Port of Seattle Firefighter of the Year award. OTHER DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SPECIAL ORDER: PowerPoint presentation.
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