Awards
The Georgia Section distributes several awards each year to recognize the people and projects that have had a significant impact on both GAITE and the transportation industry in Georgia. Nominations for these awards opens in the Fall of each year and are awarded in December a the Georgia Section Annual Meeting.
Georgia Section Agency Achievement Award
To be presented to an agency which has distinguished itself through improvements in the field of transportation.
The intent of this award is to recognize governmental or quasi-governmental agencies which have made significant transportation improvements in their area of jurisdiction. The achievement is to have been accomplished during the previous twelve (12) months.
| 2020 – GDOT - Traffic Operations | 2011 – City of Columbus | 2000 – Macon-Bibb County |
| 2019 – Gwinnett County DOT | 2009 – City of Roswell | 1999 – GDOT HEROs |
| 2018 – City of Johns Creek | 2008 – Evermore CID | 1998 – Clayton County DOT |
| 2017 – GDOT | 2007 – Cobb County DOT | 1997 – Cobb County DOT |
| 2016 – Cumberland CID | 2006 – Atlanta Regional Commission | 1996 – MARTA |
| 2015 – Gwinnett Village CID | 2005 – City of Valdosta | 1995 – GDOT Traffic Operations |
| 2014 – City of Sandy Springs | 2004 – Perimeter CID | 1994 – Albany/Dougherty County |
| 2013 – City of Atlanta | 2003 – GDOT Traffic Operations | 1991 – Gwinnett County DOT |
| 2012 – City of Alpharetta | 2002 – Cumberland CID |
The John D. Edwards, Jr. Individual Achievement Award
To be presented to a Georgia Section Member who has unselfishly given his/her time and talents to the advancement of the Georgia Section during the previous twelve (12) months.
The intent of this award is to recognize those Members/Affiliates of the Section who have given of themselves toward achieving the goals of the Section. The recipient should have been active in the Section for a minimum of two years and served the Section in an outstanding manner. In 1999, this award was named in honor of John D. Edwards, Jr., first President of the Georgia Section and ITE International President in 1985.
| 2020 – Justin Stutts | 2011 – Jim Tolson | 2000 – Harriett Smith |
| 2019 – Sam Harris | 2010 – Carla Holmes | 1999 – John Funny |
| 2018 – Mark Boivin | 2009 – Taylor Stukes | 1998 – Rick Day |
| 2017 – Paul Slone | 2008 – John Karnowski | 1997 – Andy Phlegar |
| 2016 – Jody Peace | 2007 – Andrea Kennedy | 1996 – Wayne Sarasua |
| 2015 – Jagan Kaja | 2005 – Marsha Anderson Bomar | 1995 – Susie Beasley |
| 2014 – Holly Bauman (Painter) | 2003 – Paul Giles | 1994 – Tom Sanor |
| 2012 – Jim Pohlman | 2001 – Keary Lord | 1991 – Martin Bretherton |
Transportation Professional of the Year
To be presented to the transportation professional who has contributed substantially to the safe and efficient movement of people or goods in Georgia.
The intent of this award is to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the transportation field, most likely for a number of years. The recipient is not required to be a Member of the Section nor an engineer.
| 2020 – Meg Pirkle | 2011 – Joe Fletcher | 1999 – Wayne Shackelford |
| 2019 – Russell McMurry | 2010 – Jay Roberts | 1998 – Jim Croy |
| 2018 – Griffith Lynch | 2009 – Richard Anderson | 1997 – George Black |
| 2017 – Marsha Anderson Bomar | 2008 – Randy Hulsey | 1995 – Joel Stone |
| 2016 – Todd Long | 2007 – Harold Linnenkohl | 1994 – John Edwards |
| 2015 – Keith Parker | 2006 – Joe Womble | 1993 – Ken Gregor |
| 2014 – Kim Conroy | 2005 – Larry Dent | 1992 – Charles Nemmers |
| 2013 – Marlo Clowers | 2004 – Wayne Hill | 1991 – Hal Rives |
| 2012 – Keith Golden | 2002 – Frank Danchetz |
The Karl Bevins Distinguished Service Award
Recipients of this award shall have demonstrated the qualities of competence, professionalism and dedication exemplified by Karl Bevins as the first Traffic Operations Engineer in Georgia.
The intent of this award is to recognize highly competent and professional engineers who practice in the field of traffic and/or transportation over a number of years. The recipient must be an active member of the International ITE and the Georgia Section.
| 2020 – Michael Presley | 2010 – Marsha Anderson Bomar | 1997 – John Edards |
| 2019 – Jim Tolson | 2009 – Todd Long | 1996 – Kenny Voorhies |
| 2018 – Scott Zehngraff | 2008 – Charles Bopp | 1994 – Bob Alexander |
| 2017 – Scott Mohler | 2007 – Rick Day | 1993 – Howard Harris |
| 2016 – Richard Fangmann | 2004 – Betsy Williams | 1992 – Pet Parsonson |
| 2015 – Keith Golden | 2003 – Joe Womble | 1991 – George Black |
| 2014 – Bayne Smith | 2002 – Marion Waters | 1990 – Doug Hefty |
| 2013 – Carla Homes | 2001 – Ed Ellis | 1989 – Carl Beck |
| 2012 – David Low | 1999 – Martin Bretherton | |
| 2011 – John Hibbard | 1998 – John Moskaluk |
Award of Special Recognition
This award is presented in recognition of his/her professionalism and commitment to excellence. This special award is given at the discretion of the Awards Committee, and may or may not be presented in subsequent years.
| 2020 – Kenny Voorhies | 2016 – Chris Rome | 2010 – Winter Horbal |
| 2019 – Joe Gillis | 2015 – Luis Velasquez | 2008 – Bayne Smith and Kristen Turner |
| 2018 – Marco Friend | 2014 – Meg Pirkle and Naveed Jaffar | 1999 – Joey Ledford |
| 2017 – Jim Pohlman | 2012 – Jody Peace | 1998 – Betsy Williams |
Georgia Section Award for Innovation in Transportation
Established in 2011 and presented to new or upgraded transportation faciility or program completed within the past two years that fufills an essential transportation function, provides a sense of place and incorporates good planning, good design and/or good operations.
| 2020 – Peachtree Corners | 2017 – Atlanta Beltline, Inc, | 2012 – GDOT/Perimeter CID/SRTA/DeKalb County |
| 2019 – The Ray | 2016 – GDOT Traffic Operations | 2011 – City of Savannah |
| 2018 – NW Corridor Express Lanes | 2015 – Georgia Legislature (HB 170) |
Marsha Anderson Young Member of the Year Award
Established in 2015 and in honor of Marsha's dedication to the growth and mentoring of young professionals, this award is to be presented to a young member of the Georgia ITE section, who over their young proessional careers, have contributed significantly to Georgia ITE and the transportation profession. Must be an active member of ITE and under the age of 35.
| 2020 – Jackie Kawa | 2018 – Elizabeth Johnson | 2016 – Kate D’Ambrosio (Shearin) |
| 2019 – Md Shah Imran | 2017 – Chris Maddox | 2015 – Meredith Emory |
Georgia Section Idea Sharing Award
To be presented to a Georgia Section ITE Member who presented the most noteworthy transportation innovation.
Intent is to recognize those individuals of the section who have shared succesful ideas they have implemented with their peers. Recipient shall be a member of the Georgia Section and have presented their idea at a regularly scheduled Section meeting during the award calendar year.
| 2019 – Tyler Peek | 1999 – Keith Rohling | 1993 – Chuck Rickard |
| 2017 – Alan Davis | 1996 – Keith Hogsed | 1992 – Phillip Allen |
| 2010 – Eli Veith | 1995 – John Hibbard | 1991 – Bob Manning |
| 2000 – Rick Day | 1994 – Mike Patrick |
