The 2021 iRAP Peter Kissinger Award recipients were announced today in a virtual celebration attended by Peter’s wife Willie and best friend Dave Anderson.
En reconocimiento a su gran contribución a iRAP y a la seguridad vial mundial, el Premio Conmemorativo Peter Kissinger se otorga anualmente al/los miembro/s del personal de iRAP que mejor representen los valores y el espíritu de iRAP que Peter demostró en la práctica cada día.
The 2021 winners are:
RUNNER UP: Rafaela Machado, Star Rating for Schools Coordinator
WINNER: Briarlea Green, Communications Officer
The nominations were shortlisted by iRAP Chairman – Gary Liddle, and chosen by Willie. In selecting winners, Willie used the iRAP values and looked for characteristics that made her think of Peter.
Speaking at the event, Willie said, “Peter was just so proud of iRAP and so delighted that he was part of the whole organization. He was so impressed and it was important to him. The people in the organization are so passionate, so supporting and so encouraging. This award … I know he knows about it, he’s listening. He’s proud of it.”
In reflecting on her selection of Rafaela as the Runner-Up, Willie said, “Rafaela exemplifies the heart of iRAP and is well-loved by many members of the team. They are impressed by her dedication and hard work and her understanding of how important her project is. She’s passionate about it and Peter was passionate about road safety.”
In reflecting on her selection of Briarlea as the Winner she said, “Briarlea has a passion for one of the most important aspects of an organization which is the message – that it’s consistent, accurate and people can depend on it. She also uses that talent as a tool of persuasion to encourage people to care about the programme as much as she cares about it. Now it’s all over the world and the opportunities for other people to participate has been increasing.”
Candidaturas del personal de iRAP
Hubo 11 candidaturas preseleccionadas para el premio, entre ellas:
- Alessandra Francoia, Training and Accreditation Coordinator – ‘Always happy and positive, provides exemplary partner service’
- James Bradford, Global Technical Director – ‘Passionate about our vision, honest and evidence-based’
- Verde Briarlea, Communications Officer – ‘Super professional, goes the extra mile and gets things done beautifully’
- Rafaela Machado, Star Rating for Schools Coordinator – ‘Committed to the cause, honest and courageous, brings energy to everything’
- Lucas Rogers, Global Operations Manager – ‘Excellent team player, technically solid and reliable, values everyone’
- Ana Alexander, Full Stack Developer – ‘Committed to excellence, caring, innovative, proactive and efficient’
- Victor Artemenco, System Administrator – ‘Shows inspiration, leadership and care, team player who shares success’
- Olivera Rozi, Project Director, European Institute of Road Assessment – ‘Passionate, takes on every challenge, promotes shared success through great support for many partners’
Ponle cara a los nombres aquí
Acerca de Peter
Peter fue un defensor de la seguridad vial, colega y amigo de iRAP. Fue miembro de la junta directiva de iRAP desde 2005 hasta 2019, presidente y director ejecutivo de la Fundación AAA para la Seguridad Vial (de 2002 a 2016) y formó parte de la Fundación de Investigación de Ingeniería Civil desde 1992 hasta 2001.
Attending the celebration, Peter’s best friend Dave said, “I met Peter in 1965 and we’ve spent a lot of time together. It’s a great honour for me to be here. Peter meant a lot to me and still does.”
Algunos comentarios de los colegas de Peter que coincidían con sus características fueron:
- Son innumerables las personas que le deben la vida a la pasión de Peter por la seguridad.
- Sus logros solo fueron superados por su carácter e integridad.
- Un jefe y mentor extraordinario… que predicaba con el ejemplo… y ofrecía sabios consejos a todos.
- Un líder, innovador y héroe en la causa de la seguridad vial.
- Era una persona muy positiva, siempre buscando el lado bueno de una manera lógica y mesurada.
Nos complace compartir este premio en nombre de Peter y que Willie pueda seguir formando parte de la familia iRAP durante muchos años más.
Ver más sobre los valores de iRAP aquí
Aquí encontrará información sobre los ganadores de ediciones anteriores: aquí.
