Awards & Accomplishments
Upgrades
In 2024, CTWSI purchased two Propane buses. Propane is a clean alternative fuel that is more cost effective as it costs about 40% less than gasoline and 50% less than diesel fuel. Propane buses have lower maintenance costs, start reliably in cold weather and warm up quickly. These vehicles are paid for with a combination of federal funds (80%) and local match dollars (20%).
An exceptional team
The Dakota Transit Association is a coalition of public agencies and private organizations that promote and support public and special passenger transportation programs within North and South Dakota. The DTA annually awards drivers, transit projects and other related entities.
Awards given include:
- SD Driver of the Year
- Above & Beyond
- Support Staff
- Friend of Transit
- Innovative Agency
CTSWI has received many awards:
- Bill Erickson (Watertown)
South Dakota Driver of the Year 2012 - Mike Hoppe (Watertown)
Above and Beyond Award of the Year 2014 - Gene Valentien (Lennox)
South Dakota Driver of the Year 2014 - Dave Hoaas (Watertown)
South Dakota Driver of the Year 2015 - Wendy Cline (Watertown)
Support Staff of the Year 2016 - CTWSI
Innovative Agency of the Year Award 2016 - Deb Stuchl (Watertown)
Support Staff of the Year 2017
- Jim Miller (Watertown)
South Dakota Driver of the Year 2017 - CTWSI
Innovative Agency of the Year Award 2018 - Doug Herr (Watertown)
South Dakota Driver of the Year 2019 - CTWSI
Innovative Agency of the Year Award 2020 - Terry Hoffman (Watertown)
South Dakota Support Staff of the Year 2022 - Doug Herr (Watertown)
Had a perfect score in securement 2022 & 2023 - Amis Spider (Watertown)
Above and Beyond Award of the Year 2024 - Timothy Torres (Sisseton)
Had a perfect score in securement 2024