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.

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.

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.

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

Chairman

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Secretary /
Treasurer

CPA Representative

Directors

David C. Hill --------------- 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Louis Jacob  ----------------

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:

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.

The World Parking Symposium is an opportunity to meet in a discussion forum with urban transportation colleagues from around the world. Presentation notes, discussion papers, published documents, and other materials presented at previous Symposia in the U.S.A., Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom are available in our Virtual Library.

The Symposium will address selected issues in urban parking, transportation, and planning. Our web site is updated regularly, and we will be providing conference details as they are developed.

Click here to register for this year's symposium.