Award: Project of the Year - Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)

Award: Project of the Year

NEW AWARD CATERGORY: PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD

The COMTO Project of the Year Award was established to recognize excellence in the implementation of transportation infrastructure projects by recognizing the partnership between the managing public agency, the consultant/architect/engineer, and the contractor who work as a team to improve the communities we live in.

This award is open to COMTO members and non-members

Hover over field titles for instructions.

Nominee Agency *
Nominee ChapterComplete if nominee is a COMTO member
Endorsement Written By One-page Endorsement letter/Form written and signed by Chapter President or National Board Member
Upload Endorsement *This must be written and signed by a COMTO Chapter President or National Board Member.
Agency Overview *1-page company overview
Project Name and Location *What is the project name and project location
Award Category *In which award category does this project fall?	Less than $5 million $5 million to $25 million Over $25 million
Transportation Mode *What transportation mode(s) does this project serve? Check all that apply	Road Rail Transit Pedestrian/Bicycle Freight Aviation Port/Waterway Other
If other, please specify transportation mode
Date of Substantial Completion *What was the date of substantial completion? (Must be within the past 12 months)
Multi-Phase Project: Percentage of completed final phaseIf this is a multi-phase project, what percentage of the final phase is complete, and what is its current availability to the public and/or agency?
Project Ownership *Is this project developed, owned, and/or maintained by a public agency, private entity, or public–private partnership? Please describe.
Project Overview *Provide a project overview, including the project's purpose, scope, and significance. (250–400 words)
Problem Statement & Need *What transportation problem, safety issue, or community need did this project address? What conditions or data existed prior to the project that demonstrated the need for it? (e.g., traffic volumes, crash data, infrastructure age/condition, equity gaps)
Outcomes & Impact *What measurable improvements (e.g., reduced travel times, increased capacity, improved connectivity) resulted from the project and what sustainability outcomes (e.g., emissions reduction, stormwater management, use of recycled materials, green certifications) were achieved?
Community Engagement & Economic Impact *How was the surrounding community engaged during planning and/or construction? What economic benefits has the project generated or is expected to generate?
Innovation & Creativity *What innovative design, engineering, financing, or construction techniques were used on this project? How did the project team address challenges creatively? Were any new processes, technologies, or approaches applied that could serve as a model for future projects?
Small Business Participation *What specific efforts were made to recruit and support small and/or diverse business participation beyond standard requirements? What was the scope and critical nature of the work?
Project Delivery & Collaboration *Who are the key project partners? Please list the public agency owner, lead consultant/architect/engineer, and prime contractor, along with key subconsultants and subcontractors.
Project Delivery & Collaboration 2 *How did the project team demonstrate effective collaboration among the public agency, consultant/A&E, and contractor? Were there any notable examples of problem-solving or partnership that contributed to the project's success?
Adverse ConditionsDid the project face any unusual or adverse conditions outside the team's control? (e.g., extreme weather, unforeseen soil/site conditions, aging or deteriorated infrastructure, supply chain disruptions) If yes, please describe the conditions and how the team responded.
Project Photos/RenderingsPlease upload any project photos or renderings.
Project Photos/Renderings 2Please upload any project photos or renderings.
Nominated By *
Nominator's Chapter *

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NEW AWARD CATERGORY: PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD