REGINA ‑ Saskatchewan Government Insurance has been chosen by MADD Canada as recipient of the 2021 Citizen of Distinction Award in recognition of efforts to stop impaired driving.
The award recognizes individuals, groups or organizations that have made significant contributions to the anti-impaired driving movement in Canada.
“We are so grateful for the excellent work SGI does to prevent impaired driving, the ongoing support of MADD Canada initiatives and the support SGI provides to our MADD volunteers,” said Tracy Crawford with MADD Canada.
“MADD Canada is honoured to recognize SGI in this special way for everything SGI does to stop impaired driving and to support victims and survivors.”
SGI was nominated for the award by MADD Canada, which, according to a press release, acknowledges the Crown corporation’s contributions to raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. SGI partners with MADD on several initiatives, including:
• MADD Mobile
• MADD Smashed Car campaigns
• MADD Canada SmartWheels RV
• The Van de Vorst Family Award
• Positive ticketing
• School program
Along with partnering with MADD and families who have been devastated by someone’s choice to drive impaired, SGI provides education on the dangers of impaired driving. SGI regularly runs anti-impaired driving advertising campaigns, works with law enforcement on traffic safety initiatives and provides funding for traffic enforcement.
