About DRPA

Awards & Recognitions

Organization

Recipient
  • "New Jersey's Leading Capital Construction Project Award" from the New Jersey Alliance for Action for the PATCO Franklin Square Station Reopening Project (2023)
  • "New Jersey's Leading Capital Construction Project Award" from the New Jersey Alliance for Action for the Walt Whitman Bridge I-76 Corridor Rehabilitation Project (2022)
  • "Philadelphia Major Bridge Project Award" for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Rehabilitation of the Suspension Span and Anchorages from the March of Dimes – 28th Annual Transportation, Building & Construction Awards Luncheon (2021)
  • Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting. (For 29 consecutive years, 1992-2020)
  • "New Jersey's Leading Infrastructure Projects Award" from the New Jersey Alliance for Action for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Suspension Span and Anchorage Rehabilitation Project (2021)
  • "Technology Innovation: Citizens Award" from the Special Districts for the DRPA/PATCO Solar Energy Generation Project. (2020)
  • "New Jersey's Leading Infrastructure Projects Award" from the New Jersey Alliance For Action for the PATCO Elevator Installation Project. (2020)
  • "ARRA Recycling Award" for the Betsy Ross Bridge NJ Approach Pavement Rehabilitation. (2020)
  • "2019 Regional Corporation Done Deals Award" from the Women's Business Enterprise Council (2019)
  • A Ceremonial Liberty Bell in Recognition of PATCO's 50 Years of Connecting People from the City of Philadelphia. (2019)
  • "New Jersey Complete Streets Excellence Award" for the Ben Franklin Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Ramp Project. (2019)
  • "Partner of the Year Award" from the Women's Business Enterprise Council (2019)
  • "New Jersey's Leading Infrastructure Projects Award" from the New Jersey Alliance For Action for the Ben Franklin Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Ramp Project. (2019)
  • "The George Campbell Award" from the Society for Protective Coatings for the Walt Whitman Bridge Suspension Span Painting Project (2019)
  • "Transportation Project of the Year Award" from the March of Dimes for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge PATCO Track Rehabilitation Project. (2018)
  • "Game Changer Award" from the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for employee donations. (2018)
  • "Honor Award" from the American Council of Engineering Companies for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge PATCO Track Rehabilitation Project. (2017)
  • "Leading the Way Award" from the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for more than $25,000 in employee donations. (2017)
  • "National Recognition Award" from the Engineering Excellence Awards Competition for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge PATCO Track Rehabilitation Project (2016)
  • "Gold Standard Award" from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for PATCO's dedication to building a strong transit security program and commitment to the traveling public. (2016)
  • "Best of Philly - Best Urban Hike" by Philadelphia Magazine for the Ben Franklin Bridge's Pedestrian Walkway. (2016)
  • "Honor Award" from the American Council of Engineering Companies for the Walt Whitman Redecking Project. (2015)
  • "New Jersey's Leading Infrastructure Projects Award" from the New Jersey Alliance For Action for the Walt Whitman Bridge Redecking Project. (2014)
  • "Distinguished Project Award" from the American Council of Engineering Companies for the PATCO Power Cable and Pole Line Replacement Project. (2013)
  • WTS Diversity Award for excellence in diversity contracting. (2015)
  • "Gold Award" from the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for employee donations. (2012)
  • "Bronze Award" from the March of Dimes for employee donations. (2010)

Finalist

  • "Partner of the Year Award" from the Women's Business Enterprise Council (2018)
  • "Corporation of the Year Award" from the Women's Business Enterprise Council (2016)
  • NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes - Workplace Wellness Hero Award (2016)
  • SmartCEO's Philadelphia Healthiest Company Award (2015)

Staff

  • Deputy CEO Jalila Parker named to 2023 City & State Power of Diversity: Black 100! List (2023)
  • Associate Engineer Dr. Nicole Ochroch named a "Rising Star" in the North American railroad industry by Progressive Railroading magazine (2021)
  • CEO John T. Hanson named to South Jersey Biz Power 50 List (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)
  • CEO John T. Hanson recipient of the "Technology Innovation: Leadership Award" from the Special Districts. (2020)
  • CEO John T. Hanson recipient of the NJ Alliance for Action Eagle Award - Walter Rand South Jersey (2019)
  • Chief Engineer Michael P. Venuto recipient of the "Secretary Ray LaHood Award" from WTS Philadelphia (2016)