Awards

Winning Employer Programs

See How Employers Choose To Go The Extra Mile

Commuter Challenge, a non-profit organization sponsored by the City of Bellevue and 20 other agencies and local cities, awards employers with impressive commute programs through its annual Diamond and Pacesetter Awards. An advertising and public relations campaign highlighting the award winning companies raises awareness about the uncommon leadership of these organizations at finding transportation solutions that work and make good business sense.

And the Diamond Award Winners are. . .

Of the 2004 Diamond Award Winners, Verizon Wireless from the Eastgate area of Bellevue took a top position. Read about Verizon's outstanding worksite commuting program and transportation leadership.

In 2005, T-Mobile USA, located in Factoria, and Overlake Hospital Medical Center, located near Downtown Bellevue, were recognized as a Diamond Award Winner. Read more about T-Mobile USA’s and Overlake’s comprehensive program and transportation events.

The 2006 Diamond Award winners were announced in Spring 2007 and will be posted soon!

Pacesetters Prove to Be Innovative!

Pacesetters help provide innovative, creative and unique approaches to promoting alternative transportation modes. See which Bellevue employers received recognition as Pacesetters in both 2004 and 2005 as for their excellent programs to reduce employee commute trips.