Each year the Michigan Transportation Planning Association recognizes a group of members for its annual awards. Nominations must be submitted by June 13, 2025.
There are four categories for these awards:
JUNIOR PLANNER OF THE YEAR - Awarded to a planner who has demonstrated significant accomplishments in the multiple facets of transportation planning with fewer than ten years experience.
SENIOR PLANNER OF THE YEAR - Awarded to a planner who has demonstrated mastery in the multiple facets of transportation planning.
MPO BEST PRACTICE AWARD - Awarded to a TMA or MPO who has reached an agency objective or advanced the agency as a whole using creative and imaginative techniques. We encourage MDOT, FHWA, or a MPO to nominate agencies.
RAY LENZ FRIEND OF TRANSPORTATION AWARD - Awarded to a federal or state representative who has provided remarkable assistance and demonstrated exceptional professionalism in working with local transportation organizations.