The network for national ITS Associations, which is made up of 30 Intelligent Transport Systems organisations from across Europe, is launching a series of awards to recognise excellence in supporting transport technology businesses.
Five awards will be given out on 13 November during a dinner ahead of the Network’s plenary meeting in the Swiss capital of Bern (pictured).
“The awards are designed to get national associations thinking about what they do really well, so we can all use best practice as an opportunity to learn,” commented Network Chair Dónal Hodgins. “All national associations are committed to supporting the organisations delivering transport technology and these awards will help us do that even better.”
There are five awards:
1. National Policy Champion Award
The association most successful at influencing ITS Policy on a national level during the past year
2. Membership Champion Award
The association with the best testimonials from Members of how they have helped them from the last twelve months
3. Next Generation Champion Award
The association evidencing the most effective activities to support early careers professionals during the past year
4. Excellence in Transportation Award
The association which stands out as being the most active and effective during the past year
5. Network Person of the Year Award
The individual most valued by the Network for their contribution.
To enter one of the first four awards, associations should submit a short statement outlining why they wish to be considered for any of the awards, including evidence from members or relevant stakeholders, such as Ministries. An independent panel will judge the submissions and arrive at a decision. That panel will also choose the winner of the person of the year.
The individual awards may be sponsored by any member company or public body. Prices are from just €950 and, as well as continent-wide publicity across ITS National Member organisations, sponsors will get an invitation to the dinner, their name associated with the prize in all publicity, get to offer a few words about the winner and brand themselves as sponsors of the ITS National Network Awards 2024. More details are available from ITS Nationals Honorary Communications Lead, Paul Hutton.
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