The America's Transportation Awards competition is in full swing for the 2012 year! We are now accepting nominations for projects that demonstrate excellence in the following categories: Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget, and Best Use of Innovation.

The competition, co-sponsored by AASHTO, AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, was launched in 2008 to build support for transportation at the federal, state, and local levels. Last year, 29 states submitted 40 entries for consideration. Florida Department of Transportation won the Grand Prize for its I-10/I-95 Interchange project, or "The Big I." Washington State Department of Transportation took home the People's Choice Award for its Operation I-5 Partnership after receiving the majority of online votes from the public.

If your DOT completed a project in 2011 that came in ahead of schedule, under budget, or showed an excellent use of innovation, you may nominate your project HERE.

Please make sure your project has been submitted electronically by Friday, April 20.

If you have any questions regarding the competition or the submissions process, please contact Maggie Perrigo at mperrigo@aashto.org or 202-624-7757.

Good luck!