iRAP is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Peter Kissinger Award, recognizing outstanding contributions from its dedicated staff. This year, Minh Vo has been named the deserving winner, with Helen Noble and Franco Azzato celebrated as runners-up for their exceptional commitment and impact.
The Peter Kissinger Memorial Award, presented annually since 2020, honours the late Peter Kissinger’s immense contributions to iRAP and global road safety. Peter was a road safety champion, a cherished colleague, and a friend to iRAP, serving as an iRAP Board Director from 2005 to 2019.
He was also the President and CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety from 2002 to 2016. Colleagues remembered Peter for his passion for safety, character, integrity, and for being an amazing boss, mentor, leader, innovator, and hero for the cause of road safety. He led by example, offered wise counsel, and was consistently positive and logically measured in his approach. This award celebrates iRAP staff members who most embody the iRAP values and spirit that Peter demonstrated every day.
The winners and runners-up are selected by Peter’s wife and beloved iRAP family member, Willie Kissinger. In choosing the recipients, Willie uses the iRAP values and looks for characteristics that reminded her of Peter. She has emphasized that Peter was incredibly proud of iRAP and the passion, support, and encouragement of its people.
Winner: Minh Vo, Star Rating for Schools Coordinator: A Seamless Transition and Stellar Performance
Minh Vo joined iRAP in September 2023 as the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) Coordinator. She quickly gained partner recognition as trustworthy and reliable.
With excellent technical skills from her SR4S training, Minh diligently runs the program, supports partners, ensures accuracy and evidence-backed results, and meets deadlines.
Her attention to detail makes SR4S impact evidence-based and auditable, embodying Peter Kissinger’s integrity and meticulousness.
Congratulations Minh!
1st Runner Up: Helen Noble, Financial Controller: Driving Impact and Fostering Relationships
Helen Noble is a runner-up for her enthusiastic pursuit of improved methods to maximize iRAP’s impact towards safer roads.
Colleagues describe her as reliable, conscientious, rigorous, and meticulous in her work, always focusing on solutions to advance organizational goals.
Helen’s kindness, graciousness, and collaborative spirit align with Peter’s positive and results-oriented approach.
Congratulations Helen!
2nd Runner Up: Franco Azzato, Training and Accreditation Coordinator: Passionate About Road Safety and Continuous Improvement
Franco Azzato is driven by a passion for road safety and saving lives as the Training and Accreditation Coordinator.
He ensures access to training courses and guides applicants for positive outcomes, reflected in high registration and accreditation requests.
Known for his positive and generous nature, Fran readily helps and offers ideas for improvement, embodying Peter Kissinger’s innovative and supportive legacy.
Congratulations Franco!
iRAP extends its heartfelt congratulations to Minh, Helen, and Franco for their outstanding dedication and contributions to iRAP and the #RAPCommunity. Their efforts exemplify the spirit of excellence and commitment to a world free of high-risk roads that Peter Kissinger passionately championed.
We thank Willie Kissinger and Peter’s long time friend Dave Anderson for always participating in the announcements and sharing stories about Peter with the team each year, keeping the memory and legacy of Peter alive and well.
iRAP staff nominations
There were 12 nominations shortlisted for the 2025 award, including:
- Agustin Centeno, Senior Road Safety Engineer
- Amanda Burns, Accountant
- Andrejus Laugman, Global Technical Development Manager
- Anne Alexander, Full Stack Developer
- James Bradford, Global Technical Director
- Morgan Fletcher, LAC Operations Team Lead
- Samrat Rai, Full Stack Developer
- Shanna Lucchesi, Project Coordinator
- Shona Holroyd, Chief Financial Officer
- Shanna Lucchesi, Project Coordinator
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