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].
Nominations for 2024 are OPEN! DEADLINE EXTENDED - Submit by August 23, 2024
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ITSNJ Awards 2023
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
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
An individual, 35 years of age or younger, who has advanced ITS in New Jersey.
2023 ITSNJ Young Professional Award: Matthew Paugh
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
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Hall of Fame
Public Agency Official
ITSNJ Young Professional