Awards
Recognizing Excellence in the Motorcoach Industry
The motorcoach industry has a rich history marked by talented individuals. The American Bus Association confers several awards to recognize and celebrate the progress, humanitarian spirit and long-standing achievement of key individuals and leading organizations. These awards are presented annually at ABA’s Marketplace.
The Awards
Motorcoach Driver of the Year Award
The Motorcoach Driver of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond the performance of his or her duties as an Over-The-Road Motorcoach Driver, professionally executing safe motorcoach operation while providing the traveling public with the safest form of passenger transportation in the United States. More
Women in Buses Award
The Women in Buses Award is presented to someone who works to fulfill the Council’s mission and has demonstrated a high level of leadership in the motorcoach industry during his or her career. More
Women in Buses Operational Excellence Award
This award is given to an individual who displays excellence in service to their organization. This includes customer operations, drivers, mechanics, sales, or any other impactful area in the travel and tourism industry. Motor Coach Industries presents this award. More
BUSRide Good Stewardship Award
BUSRide Magazine presents this award to an individual who has been and continues to be a “Good Steward” and industry leader.
Leadership & Environmental Sustainability Award by MCI
The ABA’s Leadership & Environmental Sustainability Award, sponsored by Motor Coach Industries (MCI), recognizes motorcoach industry leaders for investing in environmentally responsible equipment and adopting green business practices. Nominations must be received by Dec. 30. More
Patti Lloyd Lifetime Achievement Award
The ABA Patti Lloyd Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals dedicated to the motorcoach, travel, and tourism industry. For more information about this award, contact ABA at executiveoffice@buses.org.
Norm Littler Memorial Safety Award
The Norm Littler Memorial Safety Award presented by the American Bus Association and the Bus Industry Safety Council recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the profession of safety. The award is named after ABA’s former Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Norm Littler, one of the industry’s leading experts regarding safety. More
NELC Disruptive Innovation Award
The Next Era Leadership Council Disruptive Innovation Award is given to individuals focused on change and advancement for the motorcoach, travel, and tourism industry, improving its long-term health and vision. The individual will be a prime example of dedication to advancing the industry, ongoing understanding of sustainable tourism, and the industry’s economic importance. Criteria
Metro Magazine’s Innovative Operator
In cooperation with Metro Magazine and Bobit Media, the Innovative Operator Award is presented to a motorcoach company that provide customers a high-level of service through innovative efforts. More
Serendipity Magazine TODAY Award
This award began in 2015 at ABA’s Marketplace in St. Louis. Serendipity Media presents it to a company or individual tour operator who uses creativity to grow their business.
Wayne Chandler Spirit of Partnership Award
The Wayne Chandler Spirit of Partnership Award recognizes an individual who creatively works within the group travel industry to build partnerships to promote all tourism market segments and destinations. More
