Section Awards

Outstanding Section Award

Purpose

The Outstanding Section Award was initiated in 1992 and formerly called the “Section Activities Award.” It is designed to encourage ITE Sections to participate in activities that are aligned with the purpose and objectives of ITE. The award will be judged on the elements listed below.

Award

The winning Section is recognized at the ITE Canada Awards Luncheon at the Annual Conference, in Transportation Talk, and on social media.

The winning Canadian entry is also submitted to the International competition. If selected, the Section winning the award will be recognized at the ITE Annual Meeting and in ITE Journal.

Eligibility

All Sections will be considered for this award based on their Annual Report submitted as a PDF using the format and process shown below. The page limit for the report is five pages of text and one page of photos, for a six-page maximum.

In order to receive as many submissions as possible, ITE emphasizes that reports will be assessed on the described activities only. Sections should not be putting an excessive amount of time into the preparation of the report and its formatting. This also makes judging of the submissions an easier task.

Submittal Format (Annual Report)

Submittals shall follow the format of an Annual Report, summarizing the Section activities in the previous calendar year. Do not exceed five pages in length (for text) and one additional page of photographs. Reports should address how the Section supported the overall goals and objectives of ITE, addressing key factors, including:

• Regular Meetings (10 points) Baseline is a minimum of six meetings annually. In this format, please list your regular member meetings:
  • Meeting # | Dates of meetings | Location (City) | Presentation/speaker:
  • Describe one or two meetings that were particularly well received by the members, noting any highlights or distinguishing elements, such as a joint meeting with another group or a successful format.
• Student/Younger Member Support (15 points) Describe how your Section supported your ITE Students and Younger Members last year. (i.e., scholarships, student leadership summits, mentoring, etc.).
• Application of Technical Knowledge (10 points) Did your Section, for example, address a local transportation issue or collaborate with industry on a project or program?
• Networking Events (10 points) Did your Section hold any networking events? Describe any events that would have led to a particularly meaningful experience for members.
• K-12 STEM Outreach (10 points) Did your Section participate in any K-12 STEM Outreach events?
• New Member Recruitment (10 points) Did your Section have a member recruitment event or another method of attracting potential new members?
• Diversity and Inclusion (5 points) How did your Section attempt to both diversify participation and encourage an inclusive environment? This can be described demographically as well as through activities that encourage the engagement of various people including, for example, Public Agencies, women, planners, and younger member communities.
• Training/Professional Development (5 points) Did your Section host any training events for your members or conduct an educational opportunity?
• Field Trips/Technical Tours (5 points) Did your Section go on any field trips or technical tours?
• Service Projects (5 points) Did your Section participate in any community service projects?
• Funding Support (5 points) Do you raise funds outside of dues and events to reinvest in your members?
• LeadershipITE (5 points) How does your Section support members interested in LeadershipITE? How does your Section integrate its Alumni?
• Advocacy (5 points) Did your Section engage in any activities to educate and inform members about issues, legislation, and/or regulations that might impact the transportation industry?

Section Momentum Award

Purpose

The purpose of this award, previously called Section Delta Award, is to recognize the Section that, during the previous calendar year, has implemented innovative programs or activities that have helped the Section gain momentum and improve. This award should inspire other Sections to be creative in engaging their members and fostering community. Judges will prioritize submissions from newer Sections or those that have overcome struggles. This award is different from the Outstanding Section Award and should reflect accomplishments or initiatives that improve the ITE experience.

Award

The winning Section is recognized at the ITE Canada Awards Luncheon at the Annual Conference, in Transportation Talk, and on social media.

The winning Canadian entry is also submitted to the International competition. If selected, the Section winning the award will be recognized at the ITE Annual Meeting and in ITE Journal.

Eligibility/Submission

To be considered for the Section Momentum Award, a Section must indicate a desire to be considered when submitting your Annual Report and provide a brief 100-word summary of what approaches, programs, or activities helped you improve in the previous calendar year.

The summary should highlight specific improvements or special efforts that Section leadership has implemented that have resulted in positive change for the Section and its members. Examples could include, but are not limited to, efforts to engage public agencies, increased attendance at meetings, and specific outreach plans to younger members. Topics can include (but are not limited to) any of the following:

If chosen for the ITE Canada Section Momentum Award, the Section will be asked to prepare a PDF narrative for submission to ITE International. The PDF must be no longer than two pages with an additional page of photographs and no more than three pages total. This narrative should show off how applying good ideas is bringing your Section success.

The submission deadline for Section Annual Reports is March 1st. This is required to be considered for both awards.

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