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Invitation to Submit Nominations

Criteria & Standards

The formation of the Canadian Parking Association more than 20 years ago lead to the realization that the parking industry is rich with professionals from many disciplines. Contributions to the success of the industry range from the tireless dedication of volunteers to the creation of innovative systems and technology development. Many members of the parking industry have been acknowledged by Principals of Read Jones Christoffersen through two awards: The Ted Seeberg Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Canadian Parking Industry and the Ed Keate Award for Outstanding Contribution to Advancement of Knowledge in the Parking Industry.

The Ted Seeberg Award For Outstanding Contribution To The Canadian Parking Industry

EXAMPLES

  • Service to the Canadian Parking Association or other aspects of the industry,
  • An innovation (could be an invention or a program),
  • An outstanding contribution in design, maintenance or technology,
  • Could be a lifetime achievement or a single achievement.

The Ed Keate Award For Outstanding Contribution To Advancement Of Knowledge In The Parking Industry

EXAMPLES

  • Publishing an article in The Parker
  • Training
  • Research
  • Symposium or Seminar
  • Education
  • Parking as an Academic Pursuit, e.g. lifetime

Eligibility

Nominations can only be submitted by members of the Canadian Parking Association (CPA). (If you are not a member, you could join on-line at the CPA, by phone: 613-727-0700 or email. Recipients need not be members of the Canadian Parking Association.

Format of Nominations

Nominations to be submitted in writing, up to one page in length, stating the following:

  • Demonstrate how the nominee has had an impact on the industry.
  • Describe why you think the nominee’s achievement is outstanding.

Submit in a sealed envelope, marked "CONFIDENTIAL" to:
The Canadian Parking Association
350-2555 St. Laurent Blvd.,
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4K3
Or email the Executive Director, CPA

Presentations of Awards

Recipients will be presented with their award at the Canadian Parking Association Annual Conference and Trade Show.

DEADLINE: Nominations are due by September 1.

The Canadian Parking Foundation administers awards and scholarships to promote and recognize research and knowledge in public parking, transportation, and land use sectors, and in support of industry excellence.

Ted Seeberg Award

Ted Seeberg headed RJC’s Parking Division from 1964 until his untimely death in December of 1985. He was a charter member of the Parking Consultant’s Council and a member of both the NPA and the then IMPC (now known as IPI). Mr. Seeberg was present at the founding convention of the CPA and worked closely with founding officers to build and expand our Canadian association.

Ed Keate Award

Ed Keate was a founding member of the Canadian Parking Association. He was Manager of the Vancouver Downtown Parking Corporation but his family background in the newspaper business rubbed off on him. He was a "scribe", fascinated with the written word. He started the Parker as a means to pass on knowledge.

Chairman

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Secretary /
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CPA Representative

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Directors

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John D. Lovell -------------

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Gwyn Thomas -------------

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Lorne Persiko -------------

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Ralph Bond ----------------

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Dale Fraser ----------------

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Richard Smith -------------

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Sharon Lewinson ----------

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Randy Topolinski ----------

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Louis Jacob  ----------------

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The Canadian Parking Foundation presents The World Parking Symposium with the assistance of it International Board of Advisors:

Chair

Maurice Anderson

Members

  • Ian Betts - United Kingdom
  • George Brown - Australia
  • Evan Gwee, Singapore
  • George Hazel, United Kingdom
  • Jaroslav Heinrich - Czech Republic
  • Nadav Levy, Israel
  • Cristina Lynn - Australia
  • Sjoerd Stienstra - The Netherlands
  • Hillie Talens - The Netherlands
  • Bram van Luipen - The Netherlands
  • Manfred Wacker - Germany

Founded in 1996 by the Canadian Parking Association, the Canadian Parking Foundation (CPF) is a charitable, not for profit organization with a mandate to promote and recognize research and knowledge in public parking, transportation and land use at the public policy level.

Armed with the above mandate our vision, objectives and mission are as follows:

Vision

To be recognized as the forum that stimulates and facilitates knowledge in the parking and transportation industry.

Objective

To create a body of knowledge through progressive research and education, to support leadership by continuing to raise funds in support of special projects and to encourage and acknowledge creativity and innovation.

Mission

To develop, recognize and promote standards for parking as a function of transportation through education, research and dialogue.
The foundation works with the Canadian Parking Association awarding scholarships annually with each scholarship being funded by the C.P.A. These scholarships are available to members of the Canadian Parking Association in Canada

In addition the Foundation board selects two other Canadian Parking Association annual award winners.

The Ted Seaburg and Ed Keate awards respectively recognize outstanding contributions to the Canadian Parking Industry and outstanding contributions through the advancement of knowledge.

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