The 2008 SACOG Salutes! Award Recipients were honored during the SACOG Board Meeting on December 18, 2008.
2008 Winners
Blueprint Excellence: Capital Village, City of Rancho Cordova for innovative planning and implementation of a smart growth community based on community input and values
Bill Hughes Elected Official of the Year: Darrell Steinberg, the first Sacramentan to be elected California Senate President pro Tempore in 125 years, for working collaboratively with local governments and stakeholders throughout the Sacramento region
Citizens of the Year: Ted Link-Oberstar and Terry Preston for building safer routes to schools in the South Natomas community
Employee of the Year: Janet Ruggiero, City of Citrus Heights for exemplary leadership in planning, community development and public involvement
Project of the Year: Fix I-5, Caltrans District 3 for innovative project delivery and public outreach
Agency of the Year: Urban Land Institute Sacramento for exemplary professional practice, education and engagement on regional land use, transportation and air quality issues
Business of the Year: LJ Urban for commitment to livable communities and sustainable growth in the region
Special Recognition: Tower Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Improvements, Cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento for exemplary government collaboration and improving multimodal access
(Translation is provided by Google, and may not be 100% accurate)
