The Driver & Employee of Distinction Awards Program was developed for our motorcoach operators to honor their drivers and employees who have demonstrated an exceptional performance record and service to their employer. This event is held at designated functions such as Marketplace, the Annual Meeting and Board Meetings.
PBA Operators and Tour Operators can nominate a driver and/or an employee for the annual award. Please note, we accept one Employee and one Driver nomination per member company. Our Travel Supplier and Associate Members are invited to nominate an employee for the Employee of Distinction Award.
To cover the cost of gift and plaque, the nomination cost is $300. A company representative (or the nominator) and the nominee must be in attendance. We are not offering to mail the awards.
Nominations Are Open!
We warmly invite you to participate in this celebration of talent and dedication, fostering a sense of community and collective recognition among your peers. Nominate a driver and/or employee by clicking the nomination form button below, then join us for the award presentation on March 24th at the Marketplace Networking Reception at Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA.
Access the nomination form here.
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RECENT PAST RECIPIENTS
2023 Award Winners
PBA recognized seven PBA members’ employees as the recipients of the 2023 Drivers and Employees of Distinction. The recipients were honored at the March 25, 2024 Networking Reception the day prior to the Marketplace in State College, PA. They are: Employee of Distinction Honorees: Robin Enochs, Fullington Trailways, Christa McCusker, Klein Transportation, Jeannie Sadaphal, Ark Encounter/Creation Museum and Kristy Shay, Premier #1 Limousine. Driver of Distinction Honorees: Steve Addleman, Fullington Trailways, Robert Drabick, Benedict’s Bus Service, Michael Swingle, Martz Trailways. Congratulations to the honorees!
2022 Award Winners
PBA recognized five PBA members’ employees as the recipients of the 2022 Drivers and Employees of Distinction. The recipients were honored at the March 27, 2023 Networking Reception the day prior to the Marketplace in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. They are: Employee of Distinction Honoree: Ed Black, Anderson Coach & Travel and Driver of Distinction Honorees: David Holmes, Anderson Coach & Travel; Bill Angove, Benedict's Bus Service; Daniel Fegal, Werner Bus Lines; Paul Nolter, Wolf's Bus Lines. Congratulations to the honorees!
2021 Award Winners
PBA recognized nine PBA members’ employees as the recipients of the 2021 Drivers and Employees of Distinction. The recipients were honored at the June 21, 2022 Award luncheon during the Annual Conference in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. They are: Nichole Baer, Anderson Coach - Employee of Distinction Award; Chris Yeckley, Anderson Coach - Driver of Distinction Award; Brenda Shue, Bailey Coach - Employee of Distinction Award; Claye Knepp, The Fullington Auto Bus Company - Employee of Distinction Award; George Snedeker, The Fullington Auto Bus Company - Driver of Distinction Award; Pablo Barrionuevo, Martz Trailways - Driver of Distinction Award; Kelly Hay, Mlaker Transportation - Employee of Distinction Award; Larry Fink, Susquehanna Trailways - Driver of Distinction Award; Kristin Miller, Wolf's Bus Lines - Employee of Distinction Award. Congratulations to the honorees! Read the press release.
2020 Award Winners
PBA recognized four PBA members’ employees as the recipients of the 2020 Drivers and Employees of Distinction. This annual awards are usually presented at the Annual Meeting in June. With this year’s Annual Meeting rescheduled to the fall, the recipients were honored at the October 26th luncheon during the Annual Conference at Wind Creek in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. They are: Timothy J. Evilsizor, Fullington Trailways – Driver of Distinction Award, Christopher J. Maines, Fullington Trailways – Employee of Distinction Award, Steve Kern, Bailey Coach – Driver of Distinction Award, Andrew Prawica, Starr Bus Charter & Tours – Driver of Distinction Award. Congratulations to the honorees! Read the press release.
2019 Award Winners
With the 2020 Annual Meeting cancelled due to the pandemic, each organization planned celebrations for their honorees in their own way. PBA sent engraved plaques, pins and watches for each recipient. We congratulate all honorees! Read the press release.
