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The year is winding down, so it's no surprise top employer lists are piling in. The Smart Commute awards recognize the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region's top employers when it comes to implementing smart commute programs. These are employers that demonstrate "exceptional leadership, innovation and success in motivating employees to re-think their commutes," according to the website's criteria. 

 

It recognizes one overall Regional Employer of the Year in addition to individual awards given to organizations based on region. This year's top winner was Mohawk College. Mohawk's sustainability office played a key role in taking the crown as it supporting smart commute options thanks to its Discount Transit Pass program. In addition, the college offers carpool parking and sheltered bike parking, and has made transportation a "key element of their recent sire redevelopment" including new multi-use pathways that connect the campus to local neighbourhoods. 

 

Here is the full list of winners broken down by region:

 

Parsons Brinckerhoff Employee Engagement Award - City of Mississauga

Smart Commute Champion - Sante Esposito

Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon Employer of the Year – Region of Peel

Smart Commute Central York Employer of the Year – Scholastic Canada Ltd. - Newmarket

Smart Commute Durham Employer of the Year – Region of Durham’s Hillsdale Estates & Terraces

Smart Commute Halton Employer of the Year – Halton Region

Smart Commute Hamilton Employer of the Year – Mohawk College

Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill Employer of the Year – Town of Richmond Hill

Smart Commute Mississauga Employer of the Year – Hatch Ltd.

Smart Commute Northeast Toronto Employer of the Year – Royal Bank of Canada RBC – York Mills

Smart Commute North Toronto, Vaughan Employer of the Year – PowerStream

Smart Commute Toronto-Central Employer of the Year – Brookfield Properties – Queen’s Quay Terminal

 

To read about why each employer won the award, click here. 

Original Source: SmartCommute.ca