Here’s more of what those who’ve known him throughout his 40+ years of contribution to the fields of coaching and mentoring have to say:

Congratulations to Rey Carr for receiving the Lee Salmon Award for 2020.  As I watched the Awards Ceremony, I had to dab at the grateful tears in my eyes. Rey is the perfect recipient for the Lee Salmon Award for “sustainable leadership” in the coaching industry. The key word is “sustainable” which to me means courageously renewing the industry so that it becomes more and more effective. Rey Carr is a Saint in the coaching world because he does what is right for the industry, not for himself. He fosters renewal by encouraging inclusiveness.

For example, as we are all aware, there are many governing bodies in the world of coaching where one may go to receive a credential. Over the years as many RFP’s were issued from governments here in Canada they would often state that the applicants must absolutely have a coaching credential from a given governing body and they would name the governing body. Doing the right thing, Rey would immediately write to these RFP issuing governments and state that this type of exclusiveness could be in violation of the Canadian Competition Act. In his letter, he would always clarify that he himself was not applying to the RFP. As a result of Rey’s courageous action, inevitably the government would re-issue the RFP so that Coaches who have their credentials from various other global governing bodies could also apply. This helped shift the mind-sets of organizations who believe that there is only one governing body worthy of giving credentials. So from the bottom of my heart, I thank Rey for fighting for what is right. Here at CLI we call him the “Watchdog of the Coaching and Mentoring Industries”.

Thank you Rey for your commitment to this industry as it gives all of us Hope that one day our industry will be pure and inclusive.

~Betska K-Burr, The Guru Coach®

 

I have known Rey Carr for over fifty years, through high school and graduate school. Like a fine vintage wine or a fine Merstham pipe, he has aged well and given the world of Mentoring a powerful voice, and a research-based point of view. His articles are myriad.

He has also added his voice to causes outside of mentoring always to promote the greater good of citizens locally and around the world.

From a friend’s perspective, he has remained a humble family man without ostentation; he has always demonstrated willing to help the less fortunate,

~Edgar Gallardo

 

I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Rey through his Peer Resources Network, his Peer Bulletin, as a collaborator at the International Professional Coaching Publications Association, and his many contributions to (and support of) the Library of Professional Coaching. His wickedly fun sense of humor and kind heart are only surpassed by his incredible intellect, and we are delighted to present this award to Rey today.

~Suzi Pomerantz, MCC, CoFounder of the Library of Professional Coaching, CEO of Innovative Leadership International, LLC

 

Rey,  Congratulations!  Due to a client commitment, I will not be able to attend this well-deserved reward. While you and I have not met, I still remember that you were the very first person to comment on the the newly-minted magazine “The Future of Coaching” which Bill Bergquist and I edit.  Your compliment on that first issue meant much to both Bill and me—and the magazine is now in it’s 6th year with 20+ issues. It’s no exaggeration to say that your input created a great deal of emotional momentum for our work.  Ours is just one small example of the huge impact you have had on our professions and on so many people and leaders.  Thank you and congratulations again!

~Bill Carrier, President, Carrier Leadership Coaching, Inc.

 

Dr. Rey Carr is a friend, colleague and long-standing mentor for me personally and for my business, Intelligent Leaders. Dr. Carr, with his company Peer Resources, publishes Peer Bulletin and Dr. Carr is the Editor of Peer Bulletin. I have followed Dr. Carr for many years, have taken a number of his training programs through his staff and from him personally in Victoria B.C. It is through his work that I have established the foundations for my company, Intelligent Leaders. His research, articles, and training principles have helped me to form solid guidelines through which to learn and grow. He has impacted my life significantly as a “mentor of mentors.”

I have read, for many years, almost all 231 publications and consider it to be the best international magazine on mentoring and coaching. His magazine, Peer Bulletin, contributes much to foster and nurture a wide range of people interested in peer support, mentoring and coaching. Through Peer Bulletin, Peer Resources sustains a platform that is positive and promotional for beginners, strengthening for practicing mentors and coaches, and challenging for experts who lead in this field.

I particularly like that Peer Bulletin is commercial-free so that I don’t have to wade through marketing in order to find useful nuggets. Peer Bulletin is constantly at the forefront of technology, encouraging their products to be user friendly, and creating a multidimensional magazine that is of the highest interest and easy to access.

In the latest issue there were four different authors featured. Often new programs and approaches are recognized. Many of the contributors have academic expertise and/or practical front line experience to share for the readership. Peer Bulletin is innovative and creative with numerous contributions to those interested in peer assistance, mentoring and coaching. I have found many of these articles to be current, enlightening, informational and practical.

I have trained under Dr. Carr and now have my own Peer Mentor business through which I make numerous references to the work of Dr. Carr and to the many appropriate articles from Peer Bulletin that offer support and solutions to others.

It is with the highest respect that I offer this reference for Dr. Rey Carr.  Peer Resources and Peer Bulletin have provided the number one, most influential magazine source internationally in peer assistance, mentoring and coaching. I highly recommend Dr. Rey Carr for this Professional Coaching Award..

~Wayne Townsend, CEO, Intelligent Leaders

 

~Norm Smookler recorded this 22-second fanfare in honor of Rey’s award…enjoy!

Screenshots of the gathering and zoom ceremony in honor of Rey Carr: