The 2022 iRAP Peter Kissinger Award recipients were announced yesterday in a virtual celebration attended by Peter’s wife Willie and iRAP’s Chairman of the Board Miquel Nadal.
In recognition of his great contribution to iRAP and global road safety, the Peter Kissinger annual Memorial Award is presented to the iRAP Staff Member/s who most emulate the iRAP values and spirit that Peter demonstrated in practice each day.
The 2022 winners are:
RUNNER UP: Agustin Centeno, Senior Road Safety Engineer
WINNER: Monica Olyslagers, Global Innovation Manager and Cities Specialist
The nominations were shortlisted by iRAP Chairman of the Board – Miquel Nadal, and chosen by Willie. In selecting winners, Willie used the iRAP values and looked for characteristics that made her think of Peter.
Willie ha dicho anteriormente sobre este premio especial: “Peter estaba tan orgulloso de iRAP y tan encantado de formar parte de toda la organización. Le había impresionado mucho y era muy importante para él. La gente de la organización es muy apasionada, muy solidaria y muy alentadora. Este premio… Sé que él lo sabe, que está escuchando. Está orgulloso de ello”.”
In reflecting on her selection of Agustin as the Runner-Up, Willie said, “After 10 years of impressive work to improve roads in Mexico, he is now a technical reviewer for iRAP Accreditation and his focus on data and being consistent in his assignments builds trust. He is described as reliable, thoughtful, creative, generous, helpful and committed to this work, with a contagious good mood that lifts everyone’s spirits. And those are qualities that I would use to describe Peter.”
In reflecting on her selection of Monica as the Winner she said, “Monica is praised for her commitment across the whole breadth of road safety and for a deep seeded passion to make all roads safer. She is involved in developing many of the innovative systems and processes now in place including AiRAP, and she is methodical and displays a high level of professionalism. She engages and empowers the partners, her work and project management skills are highly respected by both clients and colleagues, and she encourages everyone to use their own skills and talents to their full potential. She makes things happen. Monica is a leader who is passionate, committed, focussed, supportive and innovative. Qualities that describe Peter.”
Candidaturas del personal de iRAP
There were 11 nominations shortlisted for the award including:
- Anne Alexander, Full Stack Developer – ‘Great team player and a proactive problem solver’
- Greg Smith, Global Programme Director – ‘Passionate about road safety, inspires all around him’
- Helen Noble, Finance Team Lead – ‘Committed to her work and celebrates team outcomes’
- Agustín Centeno, Senior Road Safety Engineer – ‘Absolute focus on quality, has helped thousands with his thoughtfulness and diligence’
- Albin Tharakan, IndiaRAP Road Safety Engineer – ‘Proactive improvement and innovation focus, takes on a challenge’
- Amanda Burns, Accountant – ‘Passionate and dedicated, goes the extra mile to get things done’
- James Bradford, Global Technical Director – ‘Motivated for positive change, dedicated to the user experience’
- Mónica Olyslagers, Global Innovation Manager and Cities Specialist – ‘Passionate to save lives, empowers our partners’
- Lou Lupton, Programme Support Officer – ‘Attention to quality and detail, trustworthy and reliable’
- Samrat Rai, Full Stack Developer – ‘Solves problems before they become one, cheerful and patient’
- Shanna Lucchesi, Project Coordinator – ‘Always exceeds expectations, passionate and enthusiastic’
Pon rostros a los nombres aquí
Sobre Peter
Peter fue un defensor de la seguridad vial, un compañero de trabajo y un amigo de iRAP. Fue miembro del Consejo de Administración de iRAP de 2005 a 2019, presidente y director ejecutivo de la Fundación AAA para la Seguridad Vial (de 2002 a 2016) y formó parte de la Fundación para la Investigación en Ingeniería Civil de 1992 a 2001.
Algunos comentarios hechos por los colegas de Peter que coincidían con sus características incluían:
- Hay incontables personas que deben sus vidas a la pasión de Peter por la seguridad.
- Sus logros solo superados por su carácter e integridad.
- Un jefe y mentor increíble… lideró con el ejemplo… y ofreció consejo sabio a todos.
- Un líder, innovador y héroe por la causa de la seguridad vial.
- Era una persona muy positiva, siempre buscando lo bueno de una manera lógicamente medida.
We are delighted to share this award in Peter’s name and that Willie can continue to be part of the iRAP family for many years to come.
See more on iRAP’s values aquí
La información sobre los ganadores anteriores se puede encontrar aquí: