2023 Nominations Are Now Being Accepted...

Nomination Packages are due by September 30, 2023.

Winners will be recognized at the APC/PennDOT/PA Turnpike Fall Seminar in November.

PARTNERING AWARD

The Pennsylvania Partnering Awards recognize partnership teams that demonstrate a high – level of achievement through their practice of the Partnering principles and processes related to the transportation industry.

Collaborative teamwork that achieves measurable results through agreements and productive working relationships is more important today than ever. Resources and time are essential. Successful partnerships conserve resources and generate creative solutions.

Your project supported Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure and included one or more of the following: highways/state routes, freeways, roads and streets, including reconstruction and expansion or widening of existing facilities, bridges, interchanges, overpasses, and/or tunnels, airports, bus/transit, rest areas, ports of entry, rail, Intelligent Transportation Systems (VMS, Speed Detectors, etc.) multi-use paths, pedestrian bridges, and/or transportation support facilities.
Nomination Packet
Application

COMMUNITY CONNECTION & ENHANCEMENT AWARD

Research has shown that citizens relate best to transportation projects that enhance safety, convenience, and quality of life improvements in their community.  The Community Connection and Enhancement Awards seek to recognize projects that had a positive impact on quality of life in communities.

The Community Connection and Enhancement Awards seek to recognize projects that had a positive impact on quality of life in communities.

Your project supported Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure and included one or more of the following documents: scoping, planning, environmental, design, and/or plans completed to the percent stage required in the contract.
Nomination Packet
Application

DIVERSITY & TRANSPORTATION EQUITY AWARD

APC’s Values Statement recognizes the value of diversity in our industry and APC’s Mission Statement includes facilitating the development of a diverse workforce and future industry leaders. Our partners are equally committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and transportation equity.

Transportation Equity is defined as promoting actions and projects that result in a system where race, disability, geographic location, or other characteristics do not determine or predict a person’s access to transportation options and services. Projects eligible for this award would advance a transportation system providing safe, environmentally sustainable, accessible, and affordable transportation options supported in all communities, particularly in historically underserved and vulnerable communities.

Non-construction eligibility includes public and agency partnerships among and between DOTs, other local, state and federal agencies, counties, and possibly non-governmental stakeholders, such as utilities and private organizations.
Nomination Packet
Application

General Information

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The project/program must be transportation related
  • One application submittal per awards category.
  • One application per project/program.

Projects/Program Timeline

  • o Construction projects underway by June 1, 2022, and; preferably substantially complete or accepted for maintenance between January 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023
  • Non-construction projects/programs established by June 1, 2023
  • Purpose, intent, goals and/or objectives were substantially met
  • Projects submitted for award in prior years are not eligible

The TQI Award process is led by a committee of volunteers who role model excellence in the transportation industry. They oversee the award process, which includes establishing a high standard of Partnering performance and the categories of projects eligible to receive this distinguished award.

Submittal requirements are clearly outlined every year. Committee members have in-depth expertise in the transportation industry and recognized leadership in building partnerships. Judging criteria are established to support high levels of excellence over the life of the award.

The Judges’ Panel, made up of the Partnering Subcommittee, determines the award recipients. Members of the panel represent:

  • Government agencies
  • Contractors
  • Consultants

The award recipients will be recognized this year at the APC Fall Seminar on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA.

 

Judging steps include:

  1. Review submittals for eligibility and guideline adherence
  2. Criteria compliance
  3. Select finalists for the award
  4. Verification/clarification of recipient information and results
  5. Final recommendation for award recipients
  6. Final decision made by October 15, 2023
  7. Award presentations will be at the APC Fall Seminar, November 16, 2023 in Hershey, PA.

APPLICATION DEADLINES AND SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

  • Nomination Packages are due September 30, 2023
  • Nomination Packages will only be accepted electronically
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DEADLINE & SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

  • Nomination Packages are due September 30, 2023.
  • Nomination Packages will only be accepted electronically – send to tqiawards@paconstructors.org

Download 2023 TQI Award Criteria Information

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