The criteria consists of the following recommendations and guidelines;

For the following two selections;

1. Driver of the year.
2. Special needs Driver of the year

Driver of the year or Special needs Driver of the year, is to be selected (Annually) on the basis of there every day job transporting school children to and from school on a regular basis.

Short narratives (minimum 2 two) from supervisor, teacher, peer, or principal is to be submitted to a panel of 2 members, no later than November 30th of each year.

This narrative will include the following points for consideration by the committee.

• Years of service as a bus driver
• Abilities to manage students
• Professionalism as a driver
• Attitude
• Drivers abstract

From these submission a panel consisting of at least 2 members of the ASTSBC, appointed by the President for that year will select a single applicant to be chosen for driver of the year. The applicant shall be chosen on the basis of these submissions as well as a good driving record, interaction skills with students and staff, professional development, and outstanding provision of service.  This selection will go forward for final approval from the executive no later than January 30th of the following year. The driver must not have previously been chosen as a ASTSBC School bus Drive of the year. All applications must be clearly marked Driver of the year or special needs driver of the year.

Deadline for applications is November 30th2010.

Award will consist of;

• Plaque to be awarded at the AGM, all expenses paid for the recipient
• Hotel/travel meals. (under normal a expense claim)
• Cash award ($500.00)
• Name publicized in the Magazine

Prepared By –     Len Crivea 1st Vice.