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
NEW! In 2025, ITSNJ will recognize Mobility Operators with a new award to recognize:
- Dedicated Service and Leadership
- Excellence achieved in such fields as safety, maintenance, innovation, customer service, or operations
- Contribution to their organization
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].
Nominations for 2025 are due August 1!
ITSNJ Awards 2024
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.
2024 Award Winner: Anthony (Tony) Bartello
An elected or appointed official who has contributed significantly to advancing ITS in New Jersey. Public employees are also eligible within the category.
2024 Award Winner: Bindesh Patel
 ITSNJ Professional
An individual who has advanced ITS significantly in New Jersey.
2024 ITS Professional Award: Keith Hall
An individual, 35 years of age or younger, who has advanced ITS in New Jersey.
2024 ITSNJ Young Professional Award: Deep Patel
A project or program employing or advancing ITS technologies; including infrastructure, plans, research, management, or other significant innovation.
2024 Outstanding Project Award - Regional/Statewide Agencies for Design:
"Data-Driven Congestion Management at PANYNJ: Post-Pandemic Recovery and Decision Making at New Jersey Facilities" - PANYNJ
2024 Outstanding Project Award - Regional/Statewide Agencies for Construction/Implementation:
"Locate: Obtaining Precise Location of Travelers Requesting Roadside Assistance - Improving Response Efficiency and Safety" - New Jersey Turnpike Authority
2024 Outstanding Project Award - Local Public Agencies for Design:
"Traffic Signals Optimization & Adaptive Traffic Signals Along Central Avenue (CR-508)" - County of Essex; Michael Baker International; GEOD Corporation; Traffic Databank, LLC
For a complete listing of past award winners, click here
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Hall of Fame
Public Agency Official
ITSNJ Young Professional