Annual Awards Banquet
Award Nominations
Who keeps the wheels turning and the freight moving? Who makes transportation safer? Who makes businesses and industries more efficient? Who's planning for tomorrow? Who's paved the way for today? Who helps connect our region to the World? Who built the bridges and airports? Who are the big wheels in our transportation system?
They deserve the recognition that comes with receiving one of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute's annual awards.
Sorry, we are no longer accepting nominations.
Save the Date
The 29th Annual Awards Banquet will be held October 2, 2025 at the Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the transportation industry in the region.
2025 Award Recipients
- Shawn Dobberstein – John M. Agrey Award
- Senator Mark Weber – Chairman's Award
- Jason Benson – Lifetime Achievement Award
- Tanner Lundwall – Paul E.R. Abrahamson Transportation Scholarship
- Lexis Orn – Charles E. Herman Scholarship
- Payton Rude – Transportation Engineering Scholarship
- Emma Wieber – Transportation Engineering Scholarship
Award Information
The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute annually recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to transportation. The following awards are presented at the Annual Awards Banquet: