Awards & Recognition
The Nashville Area MPO -its staff, board, committees- seeks to provide leadership and innovation in transportation planning; exceptional "customer service" to constituents and other stakeholders; and individual achievement in both professional and volunteer endeavors. As such, our team is proud to have been recipients of several accolades from industry peers -as well as the greater-Nashville community- and hope to continue fostering an agency-wide tradition of excellence.
Organizational Awards & Recognition
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National Transportation Planning Excellence Award |
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U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, in association with the American Planning Association and Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Science |
July 2012 Newport Beach, CA |
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| The award honors the MPO for its 2035 Regional Transportation Plan and the integration of public health issues into transportation policies, plans, and program. More information>> | ||
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National Best Project Award |
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Institute of Transportation Engineers Planning Council |
August 2010
Vancouver,BC |
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| The award honors the MPO for its Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Study, marking the first time ITE bestowed this award on a project featuring the non-motorized modes. More information>> | ||
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Grand Award |
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American Council of Engineering Companies - Tennessee Chapter |
August 2010
Nashville, TN |
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| The award honors the MPO for its Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Study in the "Best Small Project" award category. More information>> | ||
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Marshal Stuart Award |
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Greater Nashville Regional Council |
September 2010
Lebanon, TN |
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| The award honors the MPO for its work to promote regional cooperation in Middle Tennessee. This annual award is bestowed upon a public agency that exhibits excellence, outstanding accomplishment, achievement, or innovation in intergovernmental cooperation and coordination. More information>> | ||
Individual Awards & Recognition
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National Award for Outstanding Leadership |
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Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations |
October 2011
Dallas, TX |
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| The award honors MPO executive director, Michael Skipper, for having demonstrated advancements in metropolitan planning, and for outstanding individual achievement. More information>> |
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Planner of the Year |
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Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association |
September 2011
Nashville, TN |
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The award honors Michael Skipper for his contributions to the field of planning and research, and his leadership on statewide and regional transportation initiatives. |
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Professional of the Year-Public Sector |
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Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals |
October 2010
Chattanooga, TN |
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| The award honors Leslie Meehan's 2010 planning & program activities, establishing the MPO as a leader in active transportation. APBP is the only professional membership organization for the discipline of pedestrian & bicycle transportation. More information>> | ||
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Women of Influence - "Community Supporter" |
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Nashville Business Journal |
February 2011
Nashville, TN |
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| The award honors Mary Beth Ikard in the Community Supporter category. WOI is a program of the Nashville Business Journal spotlighting women who have played a major role in shaping their companies and their community. | ||
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Health Care Heroes - "Development Champion" |
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Nashville Business Journal |
August 2011
Nashville, TN |
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| The award honors Leslie Meehan as a Development Champion, a Health Care Heroes award category that spotlights a builder, designer or developer operating outside the immediate realm of health care, but who has advanced the interests of health care clients. | ||
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Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards |
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YP Nashville, a program of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce |
July 2012 Nashville, TN |
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| The award honors Michael Skipper as winner in the Government & Public Affairs industry category, and Mary Beth Ikard as winner in the PR/Advertising/Marketing industry category. The Nashville Area Chamber and YP Nashville annually present the NELAs to recognize Nashville's young professionals for significant accomplishments in their chosen career fields, as well as commitment and contribution to the community. | ||
