AAA Seeks Nominations for the New Adult Crossing Guard of the YearAwards

NEWS from AAA Oklahoma, March 4 – AAA Oklahoma is accepting nominations for the auto club’s new Adult Crossing Guard of the Year Awards.

School administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students and community residents are invited to describe why they believe their candidate deserves the Adult Crossing Guard of the Year designation. Self-nominations are also being accepted. AAA Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma staff. The three top finalists who demonstrate the best example of the procedures and responsibilities outlined in AAA’s Handbook for Adult Crossing Guards will then be honored. Winners will receive recognition trophies and will be announced on April 18, 2011.

Nomination forms may be submitted online at www.AAA.com; find it in the AAA News & Safety section. Forms may also be downloaded and mailed to AAA Oklahoma, Attn: Danial Karnes, 2121 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74104, or faxed to (918) 748-1111, or emailed to danial.karnes@aaaok.org. The deadline to submit nominations is March 25, 2011.