2026 Industry Awards

For more than 30 years, COMTO's Industry Awards have recognized individuals, organizations, and COMTO Chapters who have made outstanding contributions to the transportation industry. Industry Awards honorees come from all sectors and modes of the industry.

A timeline of activities for the 2026 Industry Awards is below.

Click here for tips on how to submit a nomination.

See below for available awards. Individual award pages have links to submit nominations. 


nomination timeline

  • 2026 Industry Awards Nominations Open: Thursday, March 5, 2026
  • 2026 Industry Awards Nominations Close: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • 2026 Industry Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 during the 55th National Meeting and Training Conference in Washington, DC.

    *Dates are subject to change.


Nomination Requirements

  • Industry Awards nominations must be submitted online for activities between January 1-December 31, 2025.
  • All nominations must include a one-page letter of endorsement written by a sitting COMTO Chapter President or a National Board of Directors member.
  • All Chapter Award nominations must include a completed Chapter Profile form.

Nomination Instructions

  • Any COMTO member in good standing may nominate an individual or chapter for an Industry Award.
  • Nominations are for activities that have or will take place between January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
  • Endorsement letters must be written by a member of the National Board of Directors or sitting / current Chapter Presidents to be considered. 

Available Awards

Available Awards & Nominations


Honorees

Current & Former Industry Awards Honorees