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.
2023 Award Nominations are now CLOSED.
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].
ITSNJ Awards 2022
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. 2022 Award Winner: Mary D. Ameen
An elected or appointed official who has contributed significantly to advancing ITS in New Jersey. Public employees are also eligible within the category. 2022 Award Winner: Wasif Mirza
ITSNJ Professional
An individual who has advanced ITS significantly in New Jersey. 2022 ITS Professional Award: Timothy Herlihy
An individual, 35 years of age or younger, who has advanced ITS in New Jersey. 2022 ITSNJ Young Professional Award: Jerry He
A project or program employing or advancing ITS technologies; including infrastructure, plans, research, management, or other significant innovation.
2022 Outstanding Project Award - Regional/Statewide Agencies for Design: "EWR Terminal A Redevelopment Program - Arrivals Frontage Flexible Curb Operations" - Port Authority of NY and
2022 Outstanding Project Award - Regional/Statewide Agencies for Construction/Implementation: "Innovation Train Project Improvements" - NJ Transit
2022 Outstanding Project Award - Local Public Agencies for Design: "Trenton MOVES" - City of Trenton
2022 Outstanding Project Award - Local Public Agencies for Construction/Implementation: "Via Jersey City" - City of Jersey City
For a complete listing of past award winners, click here
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