Regional Transportation Awards

In order to recognize important individuals who have demonstrated leadership in advancing transportation in specific regions in Texas, the following awards are presented at the Transportation Summit. Recipients of the awards have worked diligently in the areas of transportation planning, funding, safety, efficiency, and other areas to enhance Texas' multimodal transportation network.

Camino Real Excellence in Transportation Award

• 2007 Winner  - John Cook, Mayor, El Paso, Texas
• 2006 Winner - Joe C. Pickett,
  Texas State Representative

Northeast Texas Transportation TEAM Award

• 2007 Winner - Bob Deuell,
  Texas State Senator
• 2006 Winner - Ralph M. Hall,
  U.S. Congressman

The Heart of Texas Transportation Star Award

• 2007 Winner - Jim Pitts,
  Texas State Representative
• 2006 Winner - Chet Edwards,
  U.S. Congressman
• 2005 Winner - Kip Averitt,
  Texas State Senator

Greater Houston-Galveston Area Excellence in Transportation Award

• 2007 Winner - Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge
• 2006 Winner - Gary Trietsch, TxDOT District Engineer - Houston