Apply for Operational Excellence Awards and Quality in Construction Awards August 1 - October 15.
Honoring Excellence
The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s Awards Program celebrates those in our industry who achieve excellence. NAPA Award winners are recognized at the Annual Meeting, in member communications, and in industry publications and local news outlets throughout the country. Earning NAPA Awards:
- Demonstrates to customers your commitment to quality
- Strengthens partnerships with pavement owners
- Recognizes employees for innovations and skilled paving
- Improves community relationships and increases trust among partners
- Spurs innovation and collaboration within your company
Watch the video to learn how to submit your awards application.
Quality in Construction Awards
Companies demonstrate their commitment to quality with Quality in Construction (QIC) Awards. The award even highlights green and/or innovative projects. QIC Awards are open to all asphalt producers, paving contractors, and road owners in the United States.
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Entry dates: August - October 15
Applications received October 16-31 incur a $50 late fee.
Quality in Construction Awards recognize excellence in asphalt paving in three tiers:
- Projects using less than 50,000 tons of asphalt. The top 10 highest-scoring projects earn an acclaimed Larry H. Lemon Award.
- Projects using more than 50,000 tons of asphalt. The highest-scoring highway projects qualify for additional stringent testing (smoothness and visual) to determine a winner and finalists for the 2027 Sheldon G. Hayes Award
- Airport pavement projects. The highest scoring airport project earns a coveted Ray Brown Airport Asphalt Pavement Award.
See the most recent QIC Award winners!
Awards LoginOperational Excellence Awards
Companies can highlight their commitment to going above in beyond in three categories spurring operational excellence.
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Entry dates: August 1 - October 15
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The Community Involvement Award recognizes outstanding programs in community relations. This award is based on a company's complete community relations program. Employee participation is weighted heavily. View the most recent winners!
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The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations Award recognizes safety practices that are above and beyond normal safety practices. Innovations can be items/practices invented for a specialized use or that are adapted from other industries and implemented by the asphalt pavement industry. View the most recent winners!
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The Environmental Leadership Award is the pinnacle award for U.S. asphalt sites. Those that have already been recognized with a Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendation may apply. Industry peers judge submitted materials and select winners based on the site's appearance as well as the company's environmental and social stewardship. View the most recent winners!
Individual Awards
Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame
The Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the asphalt pavement industry, leading to innovations in the production and placement of asphalt pavement, in the usage of asphalt as a paving material, and in the general advancement and recognition of the industry. Nominations are accepted year-round.
Read MoreRonald D. Kenyon Award
The Ronald D. Kenyon Award for Research and Education recognizes outstanding contributions to research and education surrounding asphalt pavement technology; environmental, health, and safety; and asphalt pavement sustainability. The Kenyon Award honors those deserving individuals whose work and leadership have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the asphalt pavement industry. Nominations are accepted year-round.
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