Annual Awards

Another Memorable Celebration!
April 9, 2026 | Martin’s Valley Mansion | Cockeysville, Maryland

The Maryland transportation community came together on April 9 for the 2026 MdQI Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to recognizing the projects, partnerships, and professionals shaping Maryland's transportation network.

The program featured remarks from Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson and celebrated achievements across a wide range of project categories, highlighting innovation, sustainability, safety, and collaboration throughout the industry.

Two projects earned the evening's highest honors:

• Project of the Year (Under $5M): MD 5 Bridge Over Hilton Run (SHA District 5)

• Project of the Year (Over $5M): I-95 Northbound Express Toll Lanes Extension (MDTA)

The evening also recognized three outstanding industry leaders:

• Joseph Sagal Award: Samantha Biddle

• Veeramachaneni Innovator Award: Brian Wolfe

• Pierce J. Flanigan, III Award: Mike Higgins

With more than 260 attendees representing agencies, contractors, consultants, and industry partners, the MdQI Awards Dinner continues to serve as a premier celebration of excellence in Maryland transportation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and congratulations to all of this year's award winners and nominees.

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

• 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.