is given annually to as many as two institutions that demonstrate outstanding leadership in designing and delivering workforce development and technology transfer programs. This is the first year for this award category.

is given annually to a tenure-track faculty member in transportation education, recognizing outstanding teaching and research contributions to the transportation field.

Given annually to an individual in a staff position or non-tenure-track faculty position in support of the administration of a CUTC member institution transportation center and recognizes outstanding administrative leadership contributions to the transportation field by non-academic appointments.