|  SANDAG is recognized throughout the country as a premier regional planning agency. We’re a team of professionals that deliver solutions to some of the region’s most important issues. Our commitment to improving the quality of life for everyone who lives in the San Diego area is at the forefront of everything we do and is a shared goal among our team members.
We know that all employees - no matter what role they play or how long they've been with SANDAG - are essential to our continued success. Dedication. Competence. Innovativeness. Integrity. These are some of the qualities we look for. And in return, we’re committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere where staff can develop to their full potential. You can find a job anywhere. But fulfilling careers that engage you in serving others are hard to come by. And that's what SANDAG employees excel at - meeting and exceeding the expectations of our Board of Directors and other regional policy-makers, business leaders, community and special interest groups, and the public. If you’re excited by change, motivated by challenges, and eager to satisfy the people you serve, there's a place for you at SANDAG. Awards and Recognition SANDAG’s innovative approach to developing and implementing regional solutions has attracted attention and received awards across several industries. We are honored to have received the following awards for our accomplishments and contributions. - 2009 La Prensa Bi-National Endeavor Award for efforts with the Otay 2 Port of Entry and recognizing the need bring in government representatives from both sides of the border to support the effort.
- 2009 American Planning Association, California Chapter. Distinguished Leadership Award for a Professional Planner: Jane Clough-Riquelme, Ph.D.,Tribal Liaison. Nominated by the Reservation Trasportation Authority for her professional efforts in facilitating government-to-government relations between tribal nations and the regional planning agency.
- 2009 American Planning Association, San Diego Chapter. Distinguished Contribution/Service Award: Jane Clough-Riquelme, Ph.D., Senior Regional Planner. Nominated by the Reservation Transportationa Authority for her service as a planning profession providing key technical assistance to tribal nations in the region in their efforts to become involved in regional transportation planning.
- 2009 TRANNY Awards: I-15 Express Lanes, and Smart Corner
- 2009 APWA, San Diego & Imperial County Chapter: Project of the Year, Bayshore Bikeway Western Salt Project
- 2008 SANDAG Contracts & Procurement Department, Best Sustained Small Business Program award from the San Diego Supplier Development Council
- 2008 SANDAG Human Resources Department, 2008 Workplace Excellence Crystal Award for its Relational Onboarding Program from the San Diego Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.
- 2008 SANDAG Finance Department, Accounting Division awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
- 2008 ARJIS awarded FBI Director's Community Leadership Award for promoting information sharing and collaboration throughout the San Diego region.
- 2008 American Public Works Association Honor Award for building structures over $8 million: SPRINTER Operations and Maintenance Facility.
- 2008 American Public Works Association Honor Award: SPRINTER Conceptual Oak Tree Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Project.
- 2008 WTS Transportation Innovation Award, First Place: Otay Mesa - Mesa de Otay Binational Corridor Strategic Plan.
- 2008 Tranny Awards: Program of the Year, TransNet Dashboard.
- 2008 Federal Highway Administration Transportation Planning Excellence Award, Honorable Mention.
- 2008 Smart Growth Awards, Blue Print for Excellence for the Urban Land Institute San Diego/Tijuana Chapter.
- 2008 Regional Watchdog Award - Regional Construction Procurement Committee: Collaborative Establishment of Best Practices.
- 2008 Park to Bay Link (Smart Corner), winner of ASCE Award of Excellence and CMAA award; Del Mar Bluffs, winner of ASCE Award of Excellence.
- 2008 Bob Leiter, SANDAG Department Director, Land Use and Transportation Planning, named “Fellow” by the American Institute of Certified Planners.
- 2008 Metropolitan Transit System Mission Valley East Light Rail Trolley Project selected as one of five finalists by the American Society of Civil Engineers for the 2008 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award.
- 2007 Exemplary Small Business Program Initiative Award, San Diego Supplier Development Council.
- 2007 Medallion Award - San Diego Society for Human Resource Management, Workplace Excellence Awards.
- 2007 Communicator Award for graphic design/print.
- 2007 American Probation and Parole Association University of Cincinnati Award for significant contributions to the field of criminal justice research. (The University of Cincinnati Award is a non-practitioner award, presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of probation, parole or criminal justice technology. Recipients typically are individuals from an academic research or government agency not engaged in providing probation and parole services.)
- 2007 San Diego Metropolitan magazine’s “40 Under Forty” honoree – Dr. Cynthia Burke (The annual “40 Under 40” list names top young professionals who are shaping the future of the San Diego region. Honorees are selected for their outstanding professional success and community involvement.)
- Best Practice Award – American Planning Association, San Diego Chapter, 2007. Awarded for development of the Smart Growth Concept Map. The map identifies locations within the region that can support smart growth and transportation investments.
- Social Change and Diversity Award - American Planning Association, San Diego Chapter, 2007. Awarded in partnership with the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association for developing a regional government-to-government framework for addressing planning issues of mutual concern.
- Leadership and Service Award - American Planning Association, San Diego Chapter, 2007. Awarded in recognition of SANDAG’s efforts toward implementing the Regional Comprehensive Plan.
- Best Framework for Smart Growth Award - Urban Land Institute (ULI), San Diego/Tijuana Chapter, 2007. Awarded for the Smart Growth Concept Map (mixed-use and transit-oriented development).
- Grand Golden Watchdog Award - San Diego Taxpayers Association, 2006. Awarded for the TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program.
- Best Cartography Award – URISA, Southern California Chapter, 2007.
- Cartographic Design, Single Map Product – ESRI International Users Conference, 2007. Awarded for the San Diego Region Bike Map.
- Best Software Integration Map – ESRI International Users Conference, 2007. Awarded for San Diego Region: Trip Proximity Analysis Along Selected Highway Corridors.
- Medallion Award - San Diego Society for Human Resource Management, 2006 Workplace Excellence Awards.
- Exemplary Systems Award for Outstanding Application of GIS Technology Representing Innovative, Elegant, or Creative Techniques – California Geographic Information Association, 2006.
- Best Work Place for Commuters – Environmental Protection Agency
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