Annual Awards

2024 Awards

MdQI held the very first Annual Awards of Excellence dinner celebration on April 9, 2025, at Martin’s Valley Mansion to celebrate the incredible achievements and innovations within Maryland’s transportation industry. This marks the first year that the Awards Ceremony was held as a its own stand-alone event separate from the annual conference.

This prestigious ceremony recognized exemplary projects, innovative solutions, and industry leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing quality, safety, and efficiency in transportation infrastructure. Congratulations to all of the award winners!

Awards of Excellence

MdQI presents annual Awards of Excellence for public sector transportation projects in Maryland. Awards may be presented in the following categories: 

• MDOT/Municipal Award (Under $5 Million and Over $5 Million)

• Green/Sustainability/Environmental Award

• Planning Award

• Innovation Award

• MBE/DBE Firm Award (Engineering and Construction)

• Subcontractor Award (Engineering and Construction)

• “Project of the Year” will be selected from the years MDOT/Municipal award winners.

For more information, including how to apply, visit the awards of excellence page, here.

These awards are for the successful use of partnering practices on a transportation-related project in Maryland. There is a separate nomination and review process for this category. For more information, including how to apply, visit the partnering awards page, here.

The Flanigan Award

This award was initiated in 2009 to honor Pierce J. Flanigan, III who was a great contractor, leader, and a true friend to the highway industry in Maryland and beyond. Mr. Flanigan was president of P. Flanigan and Sons, Inc.

For more information, including how to apply, visit the Flanigan Award page here.