At the Institution of Highways and Transportation South Eastern Branch Annual Branch Dinner Dance last week, Helen Pace was the awarded the Institution's prestigious Certificate of Merit by the IHT president David
Tarrant. This award is for outstanding services to the Institution. This may comprise an exceptionally high commitment to a branch or branches as an office holder over a period of many years (usually 10), exceptional service to the
Council over several 6 year periods, or a major contribution to the Institution's operation in some other way, in matters such as recruitment of members, developing a new service to members etc. IHT looks to making the award to those who have demonstrated notable leadership and involvement in IHT activities (both social and technical), which goes well beyond their specified roles. The award marks the work of those who have given generously of their free time for no personal reward and for the benefit of their colleagues.
Examples of Helen's hard work and dedication to the Institution include performing the role as south-eastern Branch Secretary for 5 years, as well as
being elected as Vice-Chair and served as Chair of South Eastern branch in 2006/07. Helen organised and chaired the Annual Seminar “How green is
your scheme?” in March 2006 as well as serving as south-eastern Branch
Delegate to Council for 6 years.
During this time she has sat on the Member Services Board which has responsibility for determining and implementing the Institution's communications strategy; overseeing the general marketing and promotion of member services; and monitoring the work of the Recruitment Panel and Editorial Advisory Group, the Knowledge Management Panel.