ARTBA now accepting nominations for the 2006 “PRIDE Awards”

The ARTBA Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting applications for the 2006 “PRIDE Awards” program, which annually recognizes extraordinary efforts of individuals, companies, public agencies and industry-related associations that serve to enhance the image of the U.S. transportation construction industry.

Awards are presented in two categories:

Community relations: Programs and activities that demonstrate positive civic involvement with the community in which a firm/agency is located.

Public-media relations/education: Programs 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.

Award entry forms are available online at www.artba.org. Deadline for submission is March 17, 2006.