|  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. - 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. The winner will be announced in April 2008.
- 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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