ITSNJ Annual Awards

The awards recognize notable New Jersey projects, firms, programs, and individuals who have contributed substantially to the advancement of ITS technologies to improve surface transportation efficiency, safety, and mobility.

Awards are presented each year at the ITSNJ Annual Meeting. Each year the awards solicitation opens approximately 12 weeks in advance of the Annual Meeting, with all nominations received no later than 5-6 weeks, allowing time for the review committee to review and score all nominations.

Public Agency Official, Professional, and Young Professional Awards selections will be evaluated using the following criterion: 

  • Notable Accomplishment
  • Excellence of Achievement
  • Contribution to ITS Community
  • Involvement with ITSNJ or other Professional Organizations
 

Outstanding Project/Program selections will be evaluated using the following criterion: 

  • Uniqueness/Originality of Innovation
  • Demonstrated Need
  • Social or Economic Sustainability
  • Future Value to the Engineering Profession and Perception by the Public

More details on each Award Category is available by clicking the specific category below. Please direct any questions about the Awards Program to the Awards Committee at [email protected].

 

ITSNJ Awards 2023

Hall of Fame

An individual who has contributed significantly to advancing ITS in New Jersey throughout his/her/their careers. This prestigious award is selected by the Executive Committee.
2023 Award Winner: Rizwan Baig

 

Public Agency Official

An elected or appointed official who has contributed significantly to advancing ITS in New Jersey. Public employees are also eligible within the category.
2023 Award Winner: Jennifer Bates

 

ITSNJ Professional

An individual who has advanced ITS significantly in New Jersey.
2023 ITS Professional Award: Dr. Thomas Brennan

 

ITSNJ Young Professional

An individual, 35 years of age or younger, who has advanced ITS in New Jersey.
2023 ITSNJ Young Professional Award: Matthew Paugh

 

Outstanding Project or Program

A project or program employing or advancing ITS technologies; including infrastructure, plans, research, management, or other significant innovation. 

2023 Outstanding Project Award - Regional/Statewide Agencies for Design:
NJDOT’s " Lane Closure Management System (LCMS) Interstate Expansion" - NJDOT

2023 Outstanding Project Award - Regional/Statewide Agencies for Construction/Implementation:
NJDOT’s " Smart and Connected Corridors, Route 1 and Route 295"  - NJDOT

2023 Outstanding Project Award - Local Public Agencies for Design:
"Smart City Transportation Master Plan for Atlantic City" - Atlantic City, NJ


For a complete listing of past award winners, click here