Anderson Coach and Travel was selected as the 2024 IMG Spirit award recipient.
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At a ceremony in Raleigh, NC, IMG recognized two member companies for their performances, announcing the IMG Safety Award and the IMG Spirit Award.
IMG Safety Award Winner
The IMG Safety Award is awarded to an IMG company that demonstrates the highest level of safety throughout the organization. The award winner not only meets the highest level of Federal, State, and Local regulations but goes above and beyond in implementing company safety measures that ensure both their employee and customers' experience reflect the safest work and transportation conditions possible.
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A committee of past winners; Transportation Charter Services, Calif., Southeastern Stages, Ga., and Pacific Coachways, Calif.. Cline Tours, Miss., was named the 2024 Safety Award recipient.
Cline Tours, Miss., was named the 2024 Safety Award recipient.
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IMG Spirit Award Winner
The IMG Spirit Award is given to the IMG company that displays the “spirit” of IMG philosophies, best practices, and operations for maintenance, training, and safety while demonstrating a leadership role that benefits fellow members and the IMG Organization.
The committee of current past winners of the Spirit Award included Vandalia Bus Line, Karst Stage, and Niagara Scenic Tours. Anderson Coach and Travel was selected as the 2024 IMG Spirit Award recipient.
“This is such a team effort and I am so proud to accept this on everyone’s behalf. The team at this IMG meeting represents the next generation at Anderson and we appreciate the recognition by IMG," said Doug Anderson, president, Anderson Coach and Travel.
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