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VTA ANNUAL AWARDS
Each year, VTA recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions by individuals who are working to advance public transportation in their community. VTA also recognizes innovative, effective programs by our public transportation providers, business partners, and governmental leaders.
The annual awards luncheon will occur during the conference on May 19-20, 2026. Click here for more information about the 2026 Annual Conference & Expo.
Nominations
The nomination period for the 2026 Annual Awards is closed. Please review our guidelines for submitting award narratives and award descriptions in preparation for next year's award nominations.
Award Categories
- The Joe Alexander Distinguished Public Official Leadership Award
- The Helen Poore Transit Professional Distinguished Service Award
- The Lisa Guthrie & Linda McMinimy Public Transit Advocacy Award
- Outstanding Community Program Award
- Small Transit System
- Large Transit System
- Regional Transit System
- Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
- Outstanding Transit Marketing Award
- Small Transit System
- Large Transit System
- Regional Transit System
- Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
- Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Award
- Public Official
- Private Sector
- Outstanding Contribution by a Business Award
- Transit Employee Unsung Hero Award
- Exceptional Safety Award
Past Award Winners
All Past Winners
