The Ray Pantel Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize the SAIA member who demonstrates the qualities of dedication, leadership, cooperation, and service that were exemplified by one of the SAIA founding fathers, Ray Pantel.

The award will be presented annually to an active member of the SAIA Organization at the summer meeting.

The recipient must hold a position of Safety with a Cooperative, Vo-Tech, University or Statewide Association.

Criteria for consideration of the Ray Pantel Award:

• Has the respect of fellow workers and SAIA members.
• Has the confidence of employer.
• Has a good technical understanding of their job.
• Demonstrates the ability to act as a leader.
• Demonstrates a consistent safety consciousness.
• Demonstrates the willingness and ability to teach others.
• Takes an active roll in community affairs.
• Creates a good image of their employer.
• Consistently strives for self-improvement.
• Familiar with the policies and practices of the SAIA.
• Demonstrates a high degree of competency in whatever the job may be.