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.
Submit nominations by May 10, 2025 using the form below.
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.
2024 Award Recipients
- Dan Wogsland – John M. Agrey Award
- Jill Hough – Chairman's Award
- Brant Malsam – Lifetime Achievement Award
- Kadon Strong – Paul E.R. Abrahamson Transportation Scholarship
- Gabrielle Schmoll – Charles E. Herman Scholarship
- Kobe Goodwin – Transportation Engineering Scholarship
- Kyle Stich – Transportation Engineering Scholarship
- Teagan Paulson – Tribal Transportation 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: