Award Nominations

TPTA Awards Overview

We are proud to continue the tradition of honoring those who have demonstrated a deep commitment to furthering the goal of improving public transportation in Tennessee. The 2021 TPTA Awards will be presented to these dedicated honorees during the Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 21. Award categories and nomination criteria are as follows:

Urban & Rural Driver of the Year

Nominees should be evaluated on: Ability, Appearance, Attendance/Punctuality, Cooperation, Courtesy, Efficiency, Professionalism and Safety.

  • Ability – Is able to interpret and respond to instructions, new situations, methods and procedures, and possesses the ability to handle multiple tasks

  • Appearance – Reports to work well-groomed and wearing a regulation uniform

  • Attendance/Punctuality – Reports to work on time as scheduled; provides proper notification of absences

  • Cooperation – Demonstrates a willingness to assume job-related responsibility and accepts accountability for the result of their actions

  • Courtesy – Interacts and gets along well with supervisors, peers, customers, and others in order to accomplish goals/objectives and complete assigned tasks

  • Efficiency – Work is successfully completed within a specified time frame and performs well under pressure

  • Professionalism – Incorporates the ambition to exceed customer and company expectations within himself/herself and the work unit into their daily activities; displays concern and respect for customers, peers, and supervisors

  • Safety – Follows state laws and company policies in order to keep control of their vehicle; is constantly aware of their surroundings and tries to anticipate the actions of other drivers

Urban & Rural Support Employee of the Year (Individuals nominated for Urban & Rural Driver or Executive or Manager of the Year are not eligible.)

Nominees should be evaluated on: Teamwork, Dependability, Professionalism, Attendance, and Adaptability.

  • Teamwork – Displays enthusiasm and a positive approach toward achieving departmental and organizational goals; interacts and gets along well with supervisors, peers, customers, and others in order to accomplish goals/objectives and complete assigned tasks

  • Dependability – Work is accurately and successfully completed within a specified time frame; performs well under pressure; is able to handle multiple assignments

  • Professionalism – Incorporates the ambition to exceed customer and company expectations within himself/herself and the work unit into their daily activities; displays concern and respect for customers, peers, and supervisors

  • Attendance – Reports to work on time as scheduled; provides proper notification of absences

  • Adaptability – Displays the willingness and ability to adjust to a change in assignments, rules and procedures in a timely manner; retains explanation of new assignments

Urban & Rural Executive or Manager of the Year (includes Chief Executive Officers and General Managers)

Nominees should be evaluated on: Management Skills, Public Relations, Employee Relations, and Leadership.

  • Management Skills – Defines problems, evaluates relevant facts, and identifies and offers solutions; is decisive and understands when a decision is needed and makes clear, sound decisions that consider risk and uncertainty in the situation; has the courage to implement difficult decisions; seeks guidance appropriately

  • Public Relations – Incorporates the ambition to exceed customer expectations into their daily activities; displays concern and respect for both internal and external customers

  • Employee Relations – Is receptive to ideas presented by employees; creates a comfortable environment for sharing ideas; responds appropriately to employee suggestions

  • Leadership – Acts with drive, confidence and personal commitment in setting and achieving realistically ambitious goals for himself/herself and the company; has a positive approach toward work; expects to achieve good results; perseveres under pressure; gives credit to the entire team

Corporate Patron of the Year

This award recognizes a member of the private sector whose dedicated support and commitment have contributed to improving public transportation in Tennessee.

Hall of Fame Award

This award recognizes an individual endowed with a heart for public transportation and who has made a lifelong commitment to promoting the goals and ideals of public transportation in Tennessee. The recipient can be any person who you feel is deserving of recognition for their tireless efforts and dedication on behalf of public transportation.

Click on the button below to submit a nomination. All nominations must be received by Friday, September 10.