AAA Begins Search for Crossing Guard of the Year

Phoenix, Ariz., January 13, 2010.  AAA Arizona is accepting nominations for its third annual Crossing Guard of the Year Award.

School administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students and community members are invited to describe why they believe their candidate deserves the Crossing Guard of the Year designation. Self-nominations will also be accepted. AAA Arizona staff will evaluate nominations to select finalists for the award based on dedication, friendliness, professionalism and safety.

Once finalists are selected, their performance and duties will be evaluated by AAA Arizona traffic safety staff. Two finalists, one from Pima County and Maricopa County, who demonstrate the best example of the procedures and responsibilities outlined in AAA’s Handbook for Adult Crossing Guards, will be awarded the honor. The winners will be announced on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, April 30, 2010.

Last year, AAA honored two crossing guards with the award after receiving more than 70 nominations from students, parents, community members and school faculty.

Nomination forms are available at all Maricopa County and Pima County school district offices or can be downloaded online at ww.aaaaz.com/news/CrossingGuardoftheYear.htm. Completed forms can be mailed to AAA Arizona, Attn: Public Affairs, 3144 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, Ariz., 85013, faxed to 602.776.0466 or emailed to publicrelations@arizona.aaa.com. Nominations must be submitted by March 12, 2010.

AAA Arizona, the Arizona affiliate of AAA, provides automotive, insurance and auto travel services to nearly 800,000 Arizona members.  Annually, AAA’s Emergency Road Service responds to more than 450,000 calls for help on the streets and highways of the state as well as providing insurance, travel, and financial services to AAA members and motorists.  Since its founding in 1927, AAA Arizona has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.  In 2008, AAA was ranked the No. 1 “socially responsible” brand by Landor’s BrandAsset® Valuator.

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