2020 FPTA Award Winners

This award recognizes bus transportation systems that have implemented programs or projects that have achieved documented success in addressing specific safety program areas.

Tier 1, Gold Award – Hillsborough Area Regional Transportation (HART)

Tier 1, Gold Safety Certificate of Merit – Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Tier 2, Gold Safety Award – LeeTran

Tier 3, Gold Safety Award – Indian River Transit/GoLine

This award recognizes an outstanding operator whose service has enriched and enhanced public transportation in their community.

First Place – Ronald Parson, Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Second Place – Theodore “Teddy” Glenn, Votran

Third Place – LaPrice Williams, Palm Tran

These awards honor FPTA public transportation systems who have demonstrated innovative or creative concepts and effective problem-solving techniques for the public transportation industry, as well as demonstrated achievement in efficiency and effectiveness.

Outstanding System of the Year – Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Innovation and Creativity Award – Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT)

This award recognizes Florida’s best transit bus technicians.

First Place – Sherman R. Polydore, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, 

Second Place – Daniel James Mercsh, Manatee County Area Transit

Third Place – Wesley I. Breithaupt, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority