The Mid-Colonial District of ITE is proud to recognize excellence in advancing transportation throughout our District to meet human needs by awarding a Mid-Colonial District Project of the Year in conjunction with ITE International’s Transportation Achievement Awards Program.

Projects to be considered for the District Project of the Year and subsequently for an ITE International Transportation Achievement Award should be submitted to the District Awards Coordinator (Nicole Kline, [email protected]) by March 1 of the current year and be within one of the categories noted below. All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including the District Board with one (1) project selected for each category:

  • Complete Streets
  • Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Planning
  • Safety
  • Individual*

All projects selected by the panel will be submitted to ITE International by the District Awards Coordinator for consideration for a Transportation Achievement Award. Additionally, one of the five projects selected with be awarded the Mid-Colonial District Project of the Year and will be honored at the District Annual Meeting.

*A note about Category #6 – Individual: This category recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in one of the other five listed areas. Individuals are not eligible to receive the Project of the Year Award but can be considered for a Transportation Achievement Award from ITE International. Nominations for an individual should approximate the submission criteria presented below for projects/initiatives.

Judging Criteria:

Awards recognize an organization/entity for one or more of the following:

  • Development of an innovative concept in the areas of Complete Streets, TSMO, Traffic Engineering, Planning, or Safety.
  • Implementation of a challenging transportation program through perseverance in its development and promotion.
  • A program or completed project having a significant effect on transportation.
  • A multi-faceted transportation program or project, combining many innovative and/or well-applied concepts. Project must be complete or significantly underway.
  • An initiative that promotes a major advancement in the efficiency and/or economy of transportation.
  • Projects that advance safety for all the travelling public, including pedestrians, cyclists, and users of alternate means of transport. 
  • Innovative and effective application of elements such as roundabouts or speed humps.
  • 30 points – Application of innovative ideas
  • 30 points – Exhibits a commitment to the advancement of the profession
  • 30 points – Strong applicability to the industry
  • 10 points – Well-balanced scope and format

Submission Package:

  • The submittal should be in PDF format and limited to a total of five (5) pages (including graphics) that describe the project/program/initiative and indicate how it meets the criteria for the award.
  • The submission should assist the award committee in evaluating the project against the judging criteria.
  • Multiple categories may be selected when entering a submission; however, entrants may only be recognized in one category.

Submission Deadline

Submit the nomination package for review to the District Award Coordinator – Nicole Kline, via email by March 1, 2025