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Call for Nominations

Your assistance in identifying and nominating individuals who should be considered for this recognition is appreciated.

Eligibility

Any person making a significant contribution to the Texas transportation system since statehood (1845) is eligible for consideration, with these exceptions:

  1. individuals currently holding an elected office
  2. individuals currently holding an appointed position to a public policy board or entity overseeing transportation-related activities (e.g., TxDOT commissioner, transit board member, etc.)

Location

The Texas Transportation Hall of Honor is located in the Gibb Gilchrist Transportation Research Building in the Research Park at Texas A&M University. A bronze plaque recognizing each inductee is on permanent display at this location.

Selection

A five-person board selects individuals for induction into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor. The board is comprised of senior transportation leaders in the state who possess a broad understanding of the transportation system in Texas and its historical background.

How to Nominate

Written nominations should include the following information:

  1. Nominee identification (name, positions held and dates, etc.)
  2. Description of why this individual deserves this recognition. This description (three pages or less) should include the nominee's lifelong contribution to the development and sustainment of the Texas transportation system. Additional supporting materials (e.g., press clippings, biographical data sheets, reference letters) can be provided as appropriate (less than seven pages total).

Deadline for Submitting Nominations

Nominations may be submitted at any time. Individuals are inducted on an annual basis. To be considered in the current calendar year, nominations must be received by October 1.

Submit Nominations To

Director
Texas Transportation Institute
The Texas A&M University System
TAMU 3135
College Station, Texas 77843-3135
ph. (979) 845-1713
hallofhonor@ttimail.tamu.edu

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