Call for Entries - VDOT's Inaugural Locality Awards Competition

Monday, July 7, 2025/Categories: News Board

VDOT's Local Assistance Division is thrilled to announce its first Virginia Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Awards Competition, celebrating the outstanding achievements and innovative projects undertaken by our local partners. This is your chance to showcase your hard work and be recognized for your dedication to improving transportation in your communities. Local governments of all sizes are encouraged to compete for coveted LAP Awards across seven categories. The entries will be judged based on the scope and results of the project in relation to the community’s size, thereby putting all localities on a level playing field.

Entries are due August 1, 2025

Learn more about how to apply here >

Award Categories

• Excellence in Regional Transportation
• Community Impact
• Safe and Accessible Streets
• Active Transportation | Bicycle and Pedestrian
• Environmental Excellence | Stewardship
• Operations and Maintenance Excellence
• Project Management Excellence

Winners will be announced at the VDOT Local Programs Workshop during the Opening Plenary on September 16, 2025.