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Alvin Stokes Jr. is honored for his dedication to going above and beyond in providing excellent service to his students and community in Michigan.

Stokes Jr. proudly shows off his award plaque.
Photo: Durham School Services/SBF Canva
Alvin Stokes Jr., a school bus driver for Durham School Services, has been recognized with an Excellence in Transportation Award for his dedication to going above and beyond in providing top-notch service to his students and community in Michigan.
Stokes began driving during the pandemic and recently returned in May of last year. In the nomination submitted by his peer, it was noted that Alvin “is very helpful to the students and the parents. He goes above and beyond service. If he sees anything wrong, he makes our company aware of it. He drives his bus very safely and he abides by all the rules and regulations of a bus.”
The Excellence in Transportation Award is peer-nominated and awarded annually. It aims to recognize transportation staff who go above and beyond to demonstrate service excellence and is presented by Wayne RESA, a regional educational service agency, and the Wayne County Transportation Supervisors Association. A committee selects one winner from each school district, and the winners are recognized at a banquet.
“Alvin is a wonderful driver who cares so much about his students and is well-deserving of the Excellence in Transportation Award,” said Melanie Hamilton, general manager, Durham School Services. “He has a great rapport with his students and has a knack in making jokes and making them laugh, all the while ensuring he gets them to school safely every day. Moreover, he is a team player who never hesitates to lend a helping hand when needed. Our team is incredibly proud of Alvin and grateful to have him back on our team. Congratulations, Alvin, and thank you for always going the extra mile for your students and the community.”
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