SUBMISSION DEADLINE April 29, 2014
Honoring Excellence in Community Relations and Public Education That Enhance the Image of the U.S. Transportation Construction Industry
PRIDE AWARDS2014
The ARTBA Building • 1219 28th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 • (t) 202.289.4434 • www.artbatdf.org
About the ProgramThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), founded in 1902, is the only national association that exclusively represents the collective interests of the U.S. transportation construction industry with the White House, Congress, federal agencies, news media and the public.
In support of association’s mission, the ARTBA Transporta-tion Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) created the “PRIDE Awards” program in 1999. It recognizes extraor-dinary efforts of individuals, companies, public agencies and industry-related associations that serve to enhance the image of the U.S. transportation construction industry.
The ARTBA-TDF also uses this program to share “good news” stories about the industry with the public, news media, legislators and other opinion leaders.
By publicizing the efforts of PRIDE award recipients through the construction industry trade media, the ARTBA-TDF also hopes to inspire others in the industry to follow—or exceed—their example.
Who Can Enter?The PRIDE Awards are open to all industry firms and public agencies. ARTBA membership is not required.
Award CategoriesA. Community RelationsPrograms and activities that demonstrate positive civic involvement with the community in which a firm/agency is located.
B. Public-Media Relations/EducationPrograms and activities that educate the public and opinion leaders about the significant contributions the transportation construction industry (or a specific sector of it) makes to the economy and/or quality of life.
What Must Be Submitted?1. All applications must be submitted online.2. Application fee of $450 for ARTBA members/$700
for non-members. Checks should be made payable to ARTBA-TDF.
3. A typed description of entry, no longer than two pages, including: background and objectives; implementation/execution; target audience and budget; and results/evaluation
4. A 100-word summary statement describing the nomi-nated program or activity, which will be used to de-scribe the entry if selected as a “PRIDE Award” winner.
5. All materials become the property of ARTBA and will not be returned.
When Are Entries Due?Online submissions must be completed by close of business April 29, 2014.
How Are Winners Selected?Winners are selected by an independent panel of public relations agency professionals and construction industry journalists.
Awards NotificationWinning entries will be notified on or before May 12. All applicants will be notified of the results of the Selection Committee.
Awards PresentationAwards will be presented at a special June 9 lunch held in conjunction with ARTBA’s Federal Issues Program, scheduled June 9-11, in Washington, D.C.
For Additional InformationContact ARTBA’s Kashae Williams at 202.289.4434 or via email at [email protected]
“PRIDE Awards” Program
