SWPTA ANNUAL AWARDS

 The Southwest Parking and Transportation Association is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Awards to recognize and engage all aspects of our industry, from group to individual. 

Details:

· Release of award submission criteria – July 23rd, 2021

· Submissions due – September 24th, 2021

· No cost to submit

· Selection will be done by a 3rd party SRA agency 

· Must be a member of SWPTA [organization and individual] to qualify]

· Submissions e-mailed to Carmen Donnell [cdonnell@paybyphone.com] 

· Photos will be taken of winners and posted to SWPTA Website

Award Categories:

· Best Overall Parking Program

· Innovative use of Parking Technology or Equipment

· Parking Employee of the Year

· Parking Leader of the Year

· Best Parking Structure - new or restoration

· Emerging Leader of the Year [**new category!**]

· Best Programmatic Pivot due to Covid [**new category and for this year only!**]

Submission Criteria:

All submissions must clearly indicate which Award Category is being considered. Submissions can either be in written or video format. Each submission must include:

· Max 100-word executive summary of entry and either,

          o Max 1000-word detail on submission with clear reasons why award nominee/organization is        deserving of winning,

         OR

         o Max 3-minute-long video detailing submission with clear reasons why award nominee/organization is deserving of winning

· 4-5 still pictures