Awards and Recognition
CPMA Awards
Congratulations to the 2026 Award Recipients
The 2027 Nomination will open in January 2027
Purpose of the Awards
The success of the Canadian Parking & Mobility Association is based primarily on the continued support of its members who strive for excellence in their field. Today’s parking industry is comprised of professionals from entry level to executive across a broad range of disciplines: planners; technical and environmental developers; financial experts; designers and builders; consultants; customer service representatives, to name a few. The collaboration between these professionals drives the industry to develop and achieve strategies that enhance the communities in which we serve and heightens awareness of the parking industry in Canada.
The CPMA Board of Directors recognizes the contributions by members through these awards with following goals intended:
- To encourage young professionals to consider Parking as a career choice;
- To create role models for members of the Canadian Parking & Mobility Association;
- To encourage professionalism in the parking industry;
- To acknowledge achievements for innovation and technology development in the parking business;
- To acknowledge individuals who have excelled in their area of work and in personal achievements that have had a positive effect on their communities.
Who may make a nomination?
Any CPMA member in good standing may submit a nomination. Nominations must be supported in accordance with the nominations criteria set out for each award category. Nominees must be CPMA members in good standing.
Format of Nominations
Incomplete entries cannot be considered and will be disqualified. All documents submitted must be in PDF format, and images in .jpg or vector format, minimum of 300 dpi high resolution.
Presentation of the Awards
The awards are presented at the Annual Conference and Trade Show Awards Lunch held in the fall each year. Winners receive recognition during the dinner and will be featured in Parker magazine.
AWARD CATEGORIES
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CPMA FOUNDERS AWARDS
The formation of the Canadian Parking & Mobility Association more than 40 years ago lead to the realization that the parking industry is rich with professionals from many disciplines.
Contributions to the success of the industry range from the tireless dedication of volunteers to the creation of innovative systems and technology development. Many members of the parking industry have been acknowledged by Principals of RJC Engineers through these awards.
CPMA DIRECTORS AWARDS
Business Excellence
Open to CPMA members in the Supplier, Consultant and Private Operator sectors who demonstrate continued commitment to the development and advancement of the parking and mobility industry.
Contributing Member
Open to individual members of the Canadian Parking & Mobility Association who have demonstrated a continued commitment to the development of the image of parking as a professional industry.
Innovation in Parking & Programs
Open to all members of the CPMA who have operational processes, programs or technical innovations that exemplify the experience of innovation, economic results, benefits to its company or other groups in the community, and new developments that may be an advantage or value to others, all of which may represent new ideas or concepts, projects, or programs that benefit the parking profession and related sustainable programs.
Marketing & Communications
For CPMA members who create programs around value for customers, and/or highlighting the professionalism of the parking industry in the community, spotlighting outstanding marketing, promotional, public relations, and communications-outreach efforts in the parking industry and the communities served.
Parking Staff Member of the Year
Acknowledge an individual’s exemplary customer service and demonstrated commitment to his/her team through actions above-and-beyond his/her job description.
Parking Supervisor of the Year
For parking supervisors in leadership positions at front line parking operations, who have made a marked difference through demonstrated solid leadership skills, guidance, and support of both the company and his/her direct reports.
