The 2022 winners of the prestigious DfT Special Recognition awards were unveiled at this year’s Strictly Highways conference on 05 October. Created by the late Steve Berry OBE, the awards celebrate achievements within the highways sector.
Local Transport Technology Hero
Sponsored by map16, this award recognised an individual local government officer who has gone the extra mile. Someone whose vision, drive and advocacy has had an impact in the use of technology by local authorities.
The winner of our first award award was Sunil Budhdeo, Transport and Innovation Manager at Coventry City Council.
Best use of Technology in the Highways & Transportation Sector
Sponsored by Yotta, this award recognised an organisation or partnership that has demonstrated the best use of technology within the highways and transportation sector.
The winner of this award was Colas Ltd for Flowell by Colas: Actively illuminating a Portsmouth pedestrian crossing to secure pedestrian safety.
Net Zero Innovation Project of the Year
Sponsored by KaarbonTech, this award recognised an outstanding innovation project delivered by an organisation/partnership that has demonstrably contributed to accelerating or reducing the cost of decarbonisation. The project will evidence a reduction in environmental impacts, managing embedded carbon within construction and reducing air pollution.
The winner of this award was Telford & Wrekin Council in partnership with Etesian Green and Journeo for the Public Transport Investment Programme – Wellington Bus Station
Road User Experience
Sponsored by VolkerStevin, this award recognised an an organisation or partnership for a new initiative, development or scheme that has improved efficiency and innovation in road maintenance and management and demonstrates improved safety on the network.
The winner of this award was Colas Ltd for Flowell by Colas: Actively illuminating a Portsmouth pedestrian crossing to secure pedestrian safety.
Collaborative Partnership (between council/s and the supply chain)
Sponsored by Wrekin, this award recognised a collaborative partnership (between councils and the supply chain) working within the highways and transportation sector.
The winner of this award was Kier Highways in partnership with Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Highways, Tarmac, Arcadis, HTM, WJ for the Birmingham Integrated Programme Alliance (IPA).
Best of Britain
Sponsored by WJ Group, this new award celebrates a team, individual or trainee in the public sector that has gone above and beyond to engage with their local community, improve local services and change local perceptions.
The winner of this award was Sam Shean, Highways and Traffic Services Manager at Reading Borough Council.