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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 8, 2020 using the Online Nomination Form.

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:

• John M. Agrey Award
• Chairman's Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Special Achievement Award for Education
• Paul E.R. Abrahamson Transportation Scholarship
• Charles E. Herman Scholarship
• Transportation Engineering Scholarship
• Tribal Transportation Scholarship

2019 Award Recipients

• Senator Rich Wardner – John M. Agrey Award
• Don Andersen – Chairman's Award
• Tim Horner – Lifetime Achievement Award
• Adam Kroll – Paul E.R. Abrahamson Transportation Scholarship
• Jonnah Lee – Paul E.R. Abrahamson Transportation Scholarship
• Gina Blazanin – Charles E. Herman Scholarship
• Erika Krieger – Transportation Engineering Scholarship
• Rachel Vogl – Transportation Engineering Scholarship