FPTA Awards
The 2026 FPTA Annual Conference includes an Awards Ceremony to recognize both individual and team awards for FPTA members. Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet Reception & Dinner on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
All entries must be received by 6:00 PM (EST) on Friday, June 26, 2026 and are date/time stamped.
Late entries will not be accepted (no exceptions).
Individual Awards
Transit Superhero of the Year
This award recognizes an operator who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide safety and customer service to the community within the last year.
Questions? Contact Karen Deigl
Operator of the Year
These awards recognizes outstanding operators whose service has enriched and enhanced public transportation in their community.
Questions? Contact Karen Deigl
Technician of the Year
This award recognizes Florida’s best transit technician. Questions?
Contact ************@**********fl.us“>Tony Brandin at 850-414-4736.
Team Awards
Organizational Awards
The Innovation & Creativity Award honors an FPTA public transportation system who has demonstrated innovative or creative concepts and effective problem-solving techniques for the public transportation industry.
- Download Nomination Form/Cover Sheet (fillable .pdf)
The Outstanding System Award honors an FPTA public transportation system who has demonstrated achievement in efficiency and effectiveness.
- Download Nomination Form/Cover Sheet (fillable .pdf)
- Download Quantitative Measures Form (fillable .pdf)
Questions? Contact Lisa Bacot
Bus Safety & Security Excellence Awards
This award recognizes bus transportation systems that have implemented programs or projects that have achieved documented success in addressing specific safety program areas.
- Download Nomination Cover Sheet (fillable .pdf)
Questions? Contact ************@*sf.edu“>Dean Kirkland-McMillan or 863-255-4598.