PCAT Names Baldwin 2015-2016 Statewide Bus Driver of the Year

Godley, Texas, January 6, 2016 — Eugene Baldwin, a retiree known for his spotless bus and an unfailingly positive attitude, was honored at the Godley ISD school board meeting on Wednesday, December 16, as the 2015-2016 Statewide Bus Driver of the Year by PCAT.

Now in its 12th year, the PCAT Bus Driver of the Year program recognized 70 Member drivers as their district’s 2015-2016 Bus Driver of the Year. These awards are based upon multiple driver attributes including Leadership, Attitude, Perseverance, Student and Parent Relationships, and Technical Skill. Of the 70 District honorees, five drivers were named 2015-2016 PCAT Regional Bus Drivers of the Year. This designation, reserved for a smaller group of District Bus Driver of the Year recipients, represents an even higher level of dedication and accomplishment.

Mr. Baldwin was presented with the 2015-2016 PCAT Statewide Bus Driver of the Year award. This designation is awarded to one PCAT school district bus driver and represents the highest level of dedication and accomplishment.  
Baldwin was presented with a $1,000 check, a personalized jacket, a commendation and an engraved plaque from the PCAT Bus Driver of the Year program.

PCAT agent Carl Smith of Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates and PCAT Representative Aaron Ramsey presented Mr. Baldwin with the award.  Baldwin was both surprised and very appreciative, saying with a big grin, “I still can’t hardly believe it’s true.” He went on to explain how much it meant to him to be a bus driver and how much the kids meant to him.

“Bus drivers set the tone for learning,” said PCAT representative Neil Gately. “The driver is often the first school representative the students see each morning, and the last one they see in the afternoon. Daily, they fulfill a duty that can be extremely challenging, but allows absolutely no room for error. This program recognizes their dedication to the safety of the children in PCAT member schools and to having a positive impact on their education and well-being.”

About PCAT

PCAT is the largest public school risk pool in the U.S. devoted solely to property and casualty exposures. Formed in 2003 to meet the unique property and casualty insurance needs faced by Texas schools, PCAT has grown to 140 members and more than $15 billion in school properties. PCAT is administered by North American Solutions. Loss prevention and claims administration are provided by Edwards Risk Management.

For Questions Regarding the PCAT Bus Driver of the Year Program Contact

Neil Gately
PCAT
busdriveroftheyear@pcatprogram.org
800.575.2657 (toll free)
pcatprogram.org

Full List of PCAT Honorees

Blue - PCAT Regional Bus Driver of the Year recipient

Green - PCAT Statewide Bus Driver of the Year recipient

Red - Special Achievement Award