Awards

Iowa Pupil Transportation Association Awards

Each year the IPTA offers several outstanding awards to be presented to transportation individuals that exhibit longevity or heroism, along with the Tom Horn “Memorial Award” for individuals that have exhibited exemplary leadership skills and service to Iowa’s pupil transportation program, school district and community.  This year the IPTA is proud to offer the Holly Klein “Iowa Woman in Transportation” Award. This award is intended to recognize an Iowa woman in transportation that demonstrates outstanding performance in the school transportation industry.

 

Tom Horn “Memorial Award” Is presented annually to an Iowa Pupil Transportation Association member serving in the capacity of school transportation director, supervisor, or administrator and who, in the eyes of his or her peers, has exhibited exemplary leadership skills and service to Iowa’s pupil transportation program, school district and community.

Tom Horn "Memorial Award" Nomination Application Click Here!

Nominations are due June 10, 2024

 

 


 

Holly Hoglund Klein “Iowa Woman in Transportation Award" The Holly Klein “Iowa Woman in Transportation Award" is intended to recognize an Iowa woman in transportation that demonstrates outstanding performance in the school transportation industry. Those eligible for nomination include any woman that is a member of the IPTA and is involved in daily activities of a student transportation operation.

Holly Klein “Iowa Woman in Transportation Award" Nomination Application Click Here!

Nominations are due June 10, 2024

 

 


 

The "Longevity Service Award" The Longevity Service Award is intended to recognize a retiring school bus driver that has performed extraordinary years of service and exemplary dedication to the community and students on behalf of their school district.

The "Longevity Service Award" Nomination Application Click Here!

Nominations are due June 10, 2024 

 


 

The "Heroism Award" The Heroism Award is intended to recognize appropriate acts of heroism demonstrated in the school transportation industry. Those eligible for nomination include any person who is either directly or indirectly involved with saving a life or lives. 

The "Heroism Award" Nomination Application Click Here!  

Nominations are due June 10, 2024