Excellence Awards

The Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards, a program of NADO’s RPO America and the NADO Research Foundation, recognizes noteworthy projects and programs in rural, small metropolitan, and larger areas that help meet regional needs through various program areas. Each year, the Excellence Awards honor NADO members’ efforts in many program areas, including: regional multimodal transportation, bicycle and pedestrian planning, environment, equity, project implementation, public involvement, safety, transit. and more.

  • 2026 NADO Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards

    NADO and RPO America are pleased to announce the 2026 Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards. Congratulations to the NADO award-winning member organizations and their partners! Alabama Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission- Transit Feasibility EvaluationEast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission- East Alabama Regional Connectivity and Safety StudySouth Alabama Regional Planning Commission- Escambia County…

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NADO’s Award Programs

Learn about NADO’s other award programs, including the Impact Awards and Photo Awards programs, here. These awards programs provide an excellent opportunity for members to promote their successes to a national audience and with their regional and local partners. Applicants must be NADO members. In addition, projects must show substantial quantitative or qualitative results in their region.

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