Transportation Excellence Awards
Along with the bi-annual Louisiana Transportation Conference, through the Louisiana Transportation Excellence Awards, DOTD recognizes transportation projects that demonstrate excellence in transportation planning, design, and construction. The competition recognizes projects deemed the "best of the best," making a difference for the people and businesses who use them.
Nomination Procedure
Please click here to download the entry form and instructions or use the button below. The deadline is January 15, 2025.
download nomination packetThe nominated project must have been completed or substantially completed between December 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024. An evaluation team consisting of DOTD staff will review and score all nominations. Winners will be announced no later than February 15, 2025, and awards will be presented at the Louisiana Transportation Conference in March 2025.
Categories of Entry
- Bridge Design/Project Development
- Road Design/Project Development
- Intermodal/Public Works Design/Project Development
- Bridge Construction
- Road Construction
- Other Infrastructure Construction
- Safety
- Quality of Life/Community Development
- Best Use of Technology and Innovation
- Operations Excellence
Louisiana Transportation Excellence Awards submittals could also be nominated for similar regional or national awards, such as the annual America’s Transportation Awards Competition sponsored by AASHTO.