Naval Base Coronado Recognized With SANDAG Diamond Award

CORONADO, CA — Naval Base Coronado was among 61 employers countywide recognized July 22 with Diamond Awards from the San Diego Association of Governments due to their outstanding efforts to encourage workers to use environmentally sustainable transportation choices.

The Diamond Awards are administered by the SANDAG iCommute program, which provides a variety of commuter assistance and employer services to help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. The number of Diamond Awards recipients has nearly doubled in one year, up from 33 employers last fiscal year.

Awards recipients promote alternatives to driving alone including carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, transit, telework, and compressed workweek schedules. Some organizations also provide incentives, subsidies, or pre-tax deductions to support their employees’ participation in eligible programs.

The Diamond Awards program recognizes employers as they meet milestones in the development of their commuter benefits programs. The program is based on a points system tied to employer engagement, Rideshare Challenge participation, and shifts in employee transportation choices.

There are four tiers of Diamond Awards, with the highest recognition level being Platinum. Naval Base San Diego received a Silver award, as did Naval Base San Diego. Navy Gateway Inn & Suites was recognized with a Bronze award.

The Port of San Diego was recognized with a Platinum award.

For a full list of this year's recipients, click here.