Testimonials & Awards

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING…

Management training for planning directors and senior level staff is one of the most important, and most often the most neglected, aspects of professional planning. The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized this need and…Mary Kay Peck was chosen to organize and deliver this valuable training. Her experience and knowledge were instrumental in providing a product that received numerous accolades from those in attendance. I would highly recommend her to anyone contemplating this type of training.
David A. Hoover, AICP
Past President and 2009 Conference Coordinator
Texas Chapter of American Planning Association
The annual Planning Summer School in the UK offers “experience and inspiration” to qualified planners, and invites many speakers each year to talk to our two Schools aimed at Planning professionals, and Elected Members. Some speakers, we have enjoyed so much that we will invite them again! Mary Kay Peck, who has spoken for us on several occasions, is one of that group of international speakers on whom we can rely to be well prepared, and guaranteed to deliver a relaxed and friendly subject presentation, and lively discussion session.
Alistair Hackston Dip.TP; MRTPI; IHBC
President, UK Planning Summer School, 2008 and 2009
Mary Kay has successfully facilitated at our 12th annual Roundtable with one of the most challenging topics, “Where is Las Vegas now, and what’s next?” in August 2009. Her questions to prompt discussion were right on.
Mark Zachman, President 2009
Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies at UNLV

FEEDBACK from Workshops, Seminars and Panels

"City Manager's discussion was the best seminar of ANY conference I've been to."
“Topics and speakers were very relevant.”
“All the information given was most useful. As someone trying to learn management techniques, there was a wealth of useful guidance.”
This was a fantastic event with top notch speakers. I would definitely do this again.”
“Very applicable for me. Case studies great. All speakers brought a lot to the table. Enjoyed the dynamic.”
“The politics of planning session [was] great. Lots of helpful tips.”
“A wonderful opportunity for directors and assistant directors of planning to come together and learn more about better utilizing and positioning their departments…”
“I appreciated the personal knowledge of each speaker and the interaction of the attendees.”

BRAVA, BRAVA!

Trailblazer Award for Organizational Excellence from the Nevada Quality Alliance, based on the Baldrige National Quality Program’s performance excellence criteria
ICMA Press What Works: How Local Governments Have Made the Leap from Measurement to Management
Henderson Development Services Center named one of top three development service centers in the United States and recipient of National League of Cities Award for Municipal Excellence
ICMA Center for Performance Management Certificate of Distinction
Transparent Budget Award from the Performance Institute and the Council for Excellence in Government for the Comprehensive Annual Budget Report (CABR)
90 percent city of Henderson resident satisfaction rate
90 percent city of Henderson employee satisfaction rate
Fellow, American Institute of Certified Planners
DeBoer Award for Distinguished Service, American Planning Association, Nevada chapter
American Planning Association, Nevada chapter, Excellence Awards for the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition Strategic Plan, Visual Interactive Code, Downtown Investment Strategy and Open Space Plan