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 2021

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.
2021 Award Winner: John D. Ward

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.
2021 Award Winner: Theodore Bobowsky, PE, PMP, PTOE

Professional Award ITSNJ Professional