Platinum Sponsor

Visit Baton Rouge logo and link to website

Gold Sponsors

Huval and Associates logo and link to website

Arcadis logo and link to website

Stantec logo and link to website

Modjeski and Masters logo and link to website

Louisiana Bridge Builders logo and link to website

Silver Sponsors

Volkert logo and link to website

Gresham Smith logo and link to website

Lazenby and Associates logo and link to website

Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering logo and link to website

T. Baker Smith logo and link to website

Garver logo and link to website

TRC logo and link to website

Dewberry logo and link to website

GEC logo and link to website

Bronze Sponsors
Intelligent Transportation Systems logo and link to website

Terracon logo and link to website

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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 packet

The 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.