
The Ignite 2025 Transit Awards recognizes TripSpark agency partners who every day demonstrate leadership, create programs and partnerships, leverage technology, and do their absolute best to improve the quality of life in their communities by providing transit that is accessible, affordable, and equitable.
Ignite Transit Awards Categories
We welcome agencies to self-nominate for the following award categories:
Transit Innovation Award
An agency that has leveraged technology or plans to leverage technology to improve rider satisfaction, attract new and/or recover ridership, and make a difference in the communities it serves.
Rural System of the Year
A rural transit system that has demonstrated leadership in the community by providing exceptional public transportation service.
Urban System of the Year
An urban transit system that has demonstrated leadership in in the community by providing exceptional public transportation service.
Community Heroes Award
An agency that has made a profound impact on its community and improved access to transit for riders.
Transit Impact Award
An individual from an organization whose game-changing contributions have advanced the organization. (Note: The person nominated must be represented at the 2025 Ignite user conference.)
How to nominate your agency
To nominate your agency for an award or an individual for the Transit Impact Award, please complete the nomination form below by Friday, March 21st. Please be aware that the winner (or a representative) of the Transit Impact Award winner must attend the Ignite user conference in person.
A TripSpark committee will review award submissions before Ignite taking place April 13-16, 2025. The 2025 Ignite Transit Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 16th. More details to follow.
If you have any questions about the 2025 Ignite Transit Awards, please contact C.J. Zvanitajs, Marketing Communications Manager.