Transportation design and construction firms and public agencies from across the country were recognized for "excellence in community relations and public education" during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) 2013 PRIDE Awards dinner program, held June 3 in the Nation's Capital during the association's Federal Issues Program.
Established in 1999, the PRIDE Awards honor outstanding programs that enhance the image of the transportation design and construction industry. An independent panel of public relations professionals and journalists reviewed nominations and selected the winners in these categories:
The Community Relations Awards honor programs which demonstrate positive involvement with the community in which a public agency, firm or association is located. The Public-Media Relations/Education awards recognize activities that educate the public and opinion leaders about the significant contributions the industry makes to the economy and/or quality of life.
Tilcon's Community Involvement Program received an Honorable Mention in the Community Relations category.
Click on the to view ARTBA's video about the award program and the winning entries. http://youtu.be/f5E5O1P90zY