The lead applicant must be a NADO member. However, If multiple organizations collaborated on a project, they may apply jointly. Organizations may submit up to three projects.
Projects must show substantive quantitative or qualitative results.
For a competitive application, address one or more of the following issues in the application:
- uniqueness/level of innovation compared to current state of the practice
- regional impact
- ability to be replicated
- long-term viability of the program and its impact
- innovative partnerships and collaborations; and
- creative funding.
Award winners are recognized at a roundtable networking reception during the National Regional Transportation Conference.