So what if they lost out on the Hairy Man award won by their old nemesis Norfolk Southern...big deal!
Michael Ward was honored just as highly recently! Hold your heads up proudly CSX!
CSXs Ward presented with Salzberg Medallion
CSX Chairman, President, and CEO Michael J. Ward was presented the Salzberg Medallion on Oct. 6 by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.
The Salzberg Medallion is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of transportation and supply chain management, in part because of the caliber of past honorees and in part because of the programs rigorous selection process, according to the Whitman School of Management. Each year, former Salzberg Medallion recipients and other distinguished practitioners active in the transportation and supply chain management fields are invited to nominate individuals and companies for consideration for the award. A screening committee of Syracuse University faculty and active professionals deliberates and selects the honorees.
The management schools Harry E. Salzberg Lecture Program was established in 1949 through a grant to Syracuse University by Harry Salzbergs son, Murray M. Salzberg (Class of 1937), in memory of his fathers distinguished career in transportation. Salzberg medallions are awarded annually to outstanding practitioners, advocates, academicians or researchers in the field of transportation, distribution and logistics management, and to companies for pioneering ideas and policies that have reshaped the industry.
Prior to receiving the award, Ward participated in a panel discussion on the future of the railroad industry. Moderated by Railway Age Editor William C. Vantuono, the panel also included Pinsley Railroad Company President John Levine, Parsons Brinckerhoff Manager of Operations Planning and Special Projects Peter Sklannik Jr., and Accenture Partner Brooks Bentz.
Among previous Salzberg Medallion recipients from the railroad industry are L. Stanley Crane,Ray Burton, Jim Hagen, Hays Watkins, Stuart Saunders, and Bill Johnson.
Photos (from top): Michael Ward (left) accepts the Salzberg Medallion from Pinsley Railroad Company President John Levine, whose great-grandfather was Harry E. Salzberg. Syracuse University Martin J. Whitman School of Management Assistant Professor-Supply Chain Management Gary La Point (far left) reads a Chancellors Certificate recognizing Wards contributions to the railroad industry. Ward, Railway Ages 2009 Railroader of the Year accepts the medallion, recognizing the contributions of CSX employees.
-- Edited by Uke on Thursday 8th of October 2009 02:18:58 PM
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Hmm. That address doesnt look right. It looks like the link pointing here was faulty.
Hmmm. LINTCO told me that I needed improvement, even thugh I have had no incidents, injuries, or failed efficiency tests in the past year. Dayum, they are stuppid.
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Some people say I have a bad attitude. Those people are stupid.
The Salzberg Medallion is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of transportation and supply chain management, in part because of the caliber of past honorees and in part because of the programs rigorous selection process, according to the Whitman School of Management. Each year, former Salzberg Medallion recipients and other distinguished practitioners active in the transportation and supply chain management fields are invited to nominate individuals and companies for consideration for the award. A screening committee of Syracuse University faculty and active professionals deliberates and selects the honorees.
Prior to receiving the award, Ward participated in a panel discussion on the future of the railroad industry. Moderated by Railway Age Editor William C. Vantuono, the panel also included Pinsley Railroad Company President John Levine, Parsons Brinckerhoff Manager of Operations Planning and Special Projects Peter Sklannik Jr., and Accenture Partner Brooks Bentz.
Medallion from Pinsley Railroad Company President John Levine, whose great-grandfather was Harry E. Salzberg. Syracuse University Martin J. Whitman School of Management Assistant Professor-Supply Chain Management Gary La Point (far left) reads a Chancellors Certificate recognizing Wards contributions to the railroad industry. Ward, Railway Ages 2009 Railroader of the Year accepts the medallion, recognizing the contributions of CSX employees.
