Winners Circle
Winners Circle: Safe Driving and Award Winning Customer Service
Pacific Western Toronto is proud to recognize every one of our deserving award recipients. All of our employees, have it be drivers, customer service representatives or office and support staff are integral components of our success. Their everlasting commitment to safe driving and passion for providing high quality customer service makes them invaluable members of Pacific Western Toronto. We thank them for their significant contributions and congratulate them on their awards.
OMCA DRIVER EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Driver Excellence is the longest standing award presented by OMCA for professional drivers in the Canadian motorcoach industry. It highlights driver excellence in many different areas over the period of a year, but specifically with regard to safety and customer service. It is presented annually at the Awards Banquet during the OMCA Annual Conference in November.
Marian Stringer
2018 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Marian Stringer, Driver
Martin Sutton
2017 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Martin Sutton, Driver
Rob Piper
2015 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Rob Piper, Driver
Byron Baker
2013 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Byron Baker, Driver
Brett Wile
2012 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Brett Wile, Driver
Stu Pritchard
2011 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Stu Pritchard, Driver
Stan Buzdon
2008 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Stan Buzdon, Driver
Douglas Doyle
2007 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Douglas Doyle, Driver
Sjef Basemans
2006 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Sjef Basemans, Driver
Les Szeltner
2004 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Les Szeltner, Driver
Steve Sanford
1997-98 OMCA Driver Excellence Award
Steve Sanford, Driver
OMCA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those individuals who have dedicated an outstanding amount of time and effort to the motorcoach industry, and in particular, to OMCA. This is not an annual award, but presented on an occasional basis as deemed appropriate.
Terry Spark
2011 OMCA Lifetime Achievement Award
Terry Spark, Director of Safety & Development
Clare Hannah
2001 OMCA Lifetime Achievement Award
Clare Hannah, Operator
SCENIC TOURS DRIVER OF THE YEAR
In order to recognize superior performance and quality of service extended to guests of Scenic Tours, they offer Driver of the Year Award. In order to qualify for this award, Drivers must have driven a minimum of 4 over the road tours during the 2012 summer season. These 4 tours must have included a minimum of 4 over the road days.
Gaymore Anderson
2015 Scenic Tours Driver of The Year
Gaymore Anderson, Driver
Marina Travlou
2012 Scenic Tours Driver of The Year
Marina Travlou, Driver
R.B. COLBORNE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The R.B Colborne Award of Excellence recognizes and celebrates employees who have made a significant contribution through a commitment to our Core Values — the same Core Values first instilled by Pacific Western company founder Bob Colborne.
Mark Wright
2016 R.B Colborne Award of Excellence
Mark Wright, Duty Manager
Iona Sedore
2012 R.B Colborne Award of Excellence
Iona Sedore, Driver
Marlene Boyle
2001 R.B Colborne Award of Excellence
Marlene Boyle, Facilitator, Training
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION DRIVER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented by the Ontario Minister of Transportation the recipient of this award symbolizes commitment to his/her profession. This commitment could manifest itself in various forms: on-road safety records, letters of recommendation commenting on the work ethic/customer service, community service, etc. These attributes are to be exhibited over time.
Pat Harrington
1999 National Transportation Driver of the Year Award
Pat Harrington, Driver
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Presented by the Ontario Minister of Transportation the recipient of this award has dedicated at least 30 successful years to transportation.
Iona Sedore
2005 National Transportation Lifetime Achievement Award
Iona Sedore, Driver
Rob Piper
2005 National Transportation Lifetime Achievement Award
Rob Piper, Driver
Chuck Saulnier
2004 National Transportation Lifetime Achievement Award
Chuck Saulnier, Driver