Recognizing excellence in transportation research, professional service, and the next generation of scholars.
Recognition
Each year at the Annual Forum, TRF presents several awards recognizing outstanding contributions to transportation research, policy, and professional service.
Presented to an outstanding transportation professional in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field.
Distinguished Transportation Researcher Award
Honors a researcher who has made significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of transportation research.
Herbert O. Whitten TRF Service Award
Named in honor of TRF's founding president, this award is made to a TRF member whose contributions have played an important role in the history of the organization.
Presented to the author(s) of the best paper presented at the Annual Forum.
Graduate Student Best Paper Award
Recognizes the best paper presented by a graduate student at the Annual Forum, supporting the development of the next generation of transportation researchers.
Best Student Agricultural Paper Award
Recognizes outstanding student research on the transportation of agricultural commodities.
Presented to the best poster presentation at the Annual Forum.
Agricultural & Rural Transportation Paper Award
Presented at the Annual Forum to recognize outstanding research on agricultural and rural transportation issues.