Good Roads
Annual Awards

This award was established by Good Roads to recognize the invaluable and outstanding contribution to the municipal sector made by our dedicated instructors and committee members who have made a significant contribution to Good Roads. Selection of the award recipient will be made by the association’s Nominating Committee based on the following criteria.

The nominee must:

  • Be a current and active volunteer;
  • Have served a minimum of five (5) years as an active volunteer;
  • Be an active and dedicated supporter of Good Roads and its mandate to represent the infrastructure interests of municipalities through advocacy, consultation, training and the delivery of identified services.

Current members of the Board of Directors and paid instructors are ineligible.

2024 Winner


Chris Traini, County Engineer, Middlesex County

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Good Roads is proud to recognize individuals who have dedicated their careers to advancing the good roads cause.

Eligible nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Have worked a minimum of 30 years in the road industry at the municipal, provincial and/or private sectors;
  • Have or will be retiring within one year of the Annual Conference;
  • Most recent employer is a member in good standing of Good Roads;


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The challenges of managing increasingly complex road networks in the 21st century demands innovation. At Good Roads, it is important to recognize and share these success stories. The Neidra Better Practices is intended to do just that. Every year Good Roads recognizes leaders in the following categories:

  • Innovative Management Practices, Asset Management, Maintenance Management
  • Equipment Innovation or a made in-house solutions
  • Innovative Service Delivery Maintenance & Construction activity

If you have been involved in a project or an initiative that has improved efficiency, increased effectiveness or service delivery, consider sharing your story.

All submissions will be reviewed by members of the Good Roads Research and Product Development Committee. Winners will be announced at the Good Roads Annual Conference.

 

 

2024 Winner:

Innovative Practices
City of Toronto

The City of Toronto’s Transportation Services Operations and Maintenance Division has been recognized for its innovative approach to pothole repairs, applying an equity lens to ensure fair service distribution across all communities. Historically, 311 service requests determined a significant portion of pothole repairs, but data revealed that wealthier neighborhoods were benefiting disproportionately. To address this imbalance, the City implemented a reverse 311 analysis, proactively identifying and repairing potholes in areas with fewer service requests, many of which were lower-income communities. This strategy led to nearly 20,000 pothole repairs in February and March alone, contributing to a record-breaking 280,000 repairs in 2024—the highest ever. By leveraging existing resources within the City's $5 million pothole repair budget, approximately 300 in-house staff efficiently executed the program using hot mix asphalt for durable repairs. Beyond improved road conditions, this approach enhanced safety for vulnerable road users, particularly in communities relying on transit, walking, and cycling. It also strengthened community trust and demonstrated the City’s commitment to equitable infrastructure maintenance.

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Good Roads’ Municipal Concrete Awards annually recognize successful municipal-private sector collaborations in concrete road construction in Ontario. Generously sponsored by Concrete Ontario.

All projects that involve the construction or maintenance of paving, bridges, culverts, flatwork, sidewalks or curbs are eligible. Projects need to be completed between January 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024.

Winners will be determined on the following criteria:

  • Conformance to specifications based on testing
  • Aesthetics
  • Workmanship
  • Innovation
  • Other considerations such as work window, night paving, traffic, interaction with public

To nominate a project, please complete the application form and provide supporting documentation no later than December 27, 2024.

Submissions will be reviewed and finalists decided by a minimum of five members of the CAC/CO/OGRA Municipal Concrete Committee.

2024 Winner:

Municipal Concrete Project Award
County of Essex and GIP

The County of Essex is being recognized for its outstanding achievement in infrastructure development with the construction of a high-speed, two-lane concrete roundabout at County Roads 42 and 43. This project, completed in collaboration with GIP, involved extensive road realignment and the use of four different types of concrete for road pavement, stamped and coloured aprons, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters. Spanning nearly 15,000 square meters of concrete, the roundabout was built to the highest standards, meeting all County specifications for mix design, placement, and testing. Notably, the project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, with no quality issues identified in material testing. This accomplishment showcases the County of Essex’s commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence in municipal infrastructure.

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Good Roads’ Municipal Pavement Awards annually recognize successful municipal-private sector collaborations in hot mix asphalt road construction in Ontario.

All hot mix paving projects completed between January 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024 are eligible.
Winners will be determined on the following criteria:

  • Conformance to specifications based on testing
  • Aesthetics
  • Workmanship
  • Innovation
  • Other considerations such as work window, night paving, traffic, interaction with public

To nominate a project, please complete the application form and provide supporting documentation no later than December 27, 2024. Late submissions will not be reviewed.

Submissions will be reviewed and finalists decided by a minimum of five members of the OAPC/Good Roads Municipal HMA Liaison Committee.

2024 Winners:

Municipal Paving Award
Town of Milton and Associated Paving & Materials Ltd.

The Town of Milton’s 2024 Overlay Program was a significant infrastructure initiative, successfully completed by Associated Paving & Materials (APM) in partnership with WSP. Spanning 17 streets, the project involved 95,000m² of milling, extensive asphalt resurfacing, and key accessibility upgrades, including 100 AODA-compliant sidewalk corners. Despite strict scheduling constraints—including school zone restrictions and limits on simultaneous street work—APM delivered exceptional results on time and within budget. A highlight of the project was the overnight paving of Savoline Boulevard, where 3,300 tonnes of fiber-reinforced asphalt was seamlessly laid in a single pass using four pavers and two Material Transfer Vehicles (MTVs).

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At Good Roads we know that knowledge will power the 21st century and that education is the most effective way of gaining knowledge.

In recognition of this, Good Roads is committed to building the next generation of municipal leaders by helping offset the cost of school for one deserving candidate. Preference will be given to someone pursuing studies in a field related to Good Roads’ mandate such as civil engineering, public administration, or political science.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
  • Entering their first or second year at an accredited post-
    secondary institution in Ontario and studying in a
    municipal engineering or public policy related field;
  • Have made significant positive leadership contributions to
    your school and/or community; and
  • Have a parent/guardian currently employed by a Good
    Roads member municipality or First Nation

Award: $2,500.00

Good Roads supports equity, diversity and inclusion. Students who are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Metis), have a disability or are from a racialized background are encouraged to apply.

Essays will be reviewed by a cross-function panel of Good Roads representatives.

Dependents of Good Roads staff and board are ineligible to apply.

The Good Roads Bursary has closed for this year. Thank you to all those who applied. A winner will be announced Wednesday, March 05, 2025.

2023 Winner

Cally Mann
Municipality of Arran Elderslie

Thank you to Cally who is currently working on her Bachelor of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University. She identified an incomplete sidewalk to a new park, and provided a clear solution, plus added the extra detail providing a budget solution, along with photos and Google maps.