In 1991, Concerned Citizens Advocating Traffic Safety instituted the JOHN T. HANNA AWARDS. Named after Virginia’s “Father of Transportation Safety” these awards honor those who share Mr. Hanna’s tireless dedication and commitment to improving traffic safety on Virginia's highways.
John T. Hanna remains the cornerstone of transportation safety, as we know it today. The unparalleled zeal for safety that hallmark his career is an inspiration to every parent police officer, judge teacher and citizen who is committed to saving lives through traffic safety.
Many people and organizations in Hampton Roads are doing tremendous work in the fight to reduce death and injury on our highways. highways. You are invited to submit nominations to recognize outstanding traffic safety advocates - The JOHN T. HANNA Awards: Recognizing Traffic Safety Excellence in Hampton Roads
Please help us recognize noteworthy individuals and organizations by nominating them for the Annual JOHN T. HANNA AWARDS.
2018 John T. Hanna Award Winners
DRIVE SMART Virginia - Impaired Driving Prevention
Boost 'em in the Back Seat (Dr. Kelli England) - Occupant Protection
MPO Eriald Kera (Virginia Beach Police Department) - Law Enforcement Initiatives (Individual Award)
Chesapeake Police Department Traffic Enforcement Section - Law Enforcement Initiatives (Group Award)
Amy Stinnette (Chesapeake Commonwealth Attorney’s Office) - Legal
GEICO - Youth Traffic Safety
**Heritage High School - Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club (Jamie Plecker, Sponsor) - Pupil Transportation Safety
**City of Virginia Beach Traffic Engineering Division - Roadway Innovations
**Virginia Department of Transportation Hampton Roads District - Martin H. Schlosser Award for Traffic Safety Activism
John Fentress - Lifetime Achievement In Transportation Safety
** Governor’s Safety Award Winners (known)
Winners:
John T. Hanna Award Partners
