ATSSA Signal September October 2019

American Traffic Safety Services Association 26 Meetings & Conventions see some of the latest innovations in the roadway safety infrastructure indus- try. The products submitted as part of NPRO are a range of devices that save lives on our nation’s roadways. The top three products will be announced as winners of the prestigious ATSSA Inno- vation Awards on January 28, 2020. Meet the next generation of roadway safety innovators during convention at the awards ceremony for the Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge winners. The TCD Student Challenge is an opportunity for high school or college students or teams to submit roadway safety infrastructure innovations and receive feedback frommembers of the industry on their projects. The winning teams will be presenting their presen- tations at the ATSSA Pavilion. Get inspired and hear from thought leaders in the industry during ATSSA’s Opening General Session on January 26. ATSSA Chair-Elect Greg Driskell, ATSS Foundation President David Krahulec, and an impressive lineup of speakers will present during the event. Recognizing industry excellence During ATSSA’s Opening General Session, the recipients of the Industry Achieve- ment Award, National Safety Award, and National Media Awardwill be announced. The honorees will receive their award at the Chairman’s Reception & Gala the evening of January 25. ATSSA’s Industry Achievement Award is given to an associationmember who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing roadway safety and ATSSA’s mission. The National Safety Award is given to a member who is employed or recently retired from a government agency who has made an extraordinary and significant contribution to highway safety. ATSSA’s National Media Award is given to a journalist, blogger, or news organization that has demonstrated fair, balanced, and informative reporting on transportationand roadway safety issues. Connecting with colleagues and having fun Therewill beno shortageof opportunities to network and have fun during ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. ATSSA will host the Chairman’s Recep- tion & Gala, where members can enjoy cocktails and meet with colleagues in a formal-dress setting. On January26, packyour runningshoes for ATSSA’s first ever Fun Runwhich benefits The ATSS Foundation and its programs. If this is your first time attending ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, then plan to attend the new member welcome reception. Do you work for a public agency? Join your peers at the Public Agency Officials Reception. Supporting The ATSS Foundation While you’re in New Orleans, support The ATSS Foundation’s work by attend- ing the 29th Annual Golf Classic Tourna- ment or 8th Annual Sporting Clays Event on January 24. The golf tournament will be held at English Turn Golf & Country Club and the sporting clays event will be held at theHigh Point Shooting Grounds. For more information on sponsorships and attending the events, contact The ATSS Foundation Manager Lori Diaz at lori.diaz@ATSSA.com. For more information on ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, visit Expo.ATSSA.com .  ATSSA has industry experts lead education sessions, forums, and panel discussions each year. These events provide the most up-to-date information about leading initiatives and research being done within the roadway safety infrastructure industry.