Susan Hipp Road Safety Collaborative Leadership Award

NETS is pleased to announce the Susan Hipp Road Safety Collaborative Leadership Award. This award reflects Susan Hipp’s legacy of bringing people together to advance road safety through collaboration, shared purpose, and meaningful partnership. It honors those who, like Susan, recognize that the most meaningful progress is achieved together—through strong relationships, strategic thinking, and a shared commitment to safer roads.

Collaboration in road safety is defined as bringing together different organizations, teams, or areas of expertise (e.g., safety, risk management, operations, HR, engineering, insurance, or policy) to advance a shared road safety objective and deliver meaningful outcomes.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY

Nominations are open to individuals, teams and organizations.
Nominations are open to both NETS members and non-members.
The winner(s) will be selected by NETS’ Board of Directors and will be announced at NETS’ Strength IN Numbers^® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference in September.
Winner(s) do not need to be present to receive the award.
If the winner agrees, NETS will issue a press release announcement.
Nominations must be submitted using the award submission form below by August 1, 2026.
Questions may be directed to Lynda Morrissey, NETS Director of Operations, at lmorrissey@trafficsaefty.org.

AWARD CRITERIA

Nominees will be evaluated based on the following four criteria:

Meaningful Collaboration

- Demonstrates active collaboration across more than one organization or area of expertise
- Reflects true partnership—not passive participation
- May involve meaningful collaboration across teams, functions, or organizations

Shared Purpose & Coordinated Action

- Clear alignment around a common road safety objective
- Evidence of coordinated, intentional efforts across partners

Contribution & Leadership

- Demonstrates leadership in forming or sustaining the collaboration
- Contributes meaningful expertise, resources, influence, or direction
- Reflects qualities exemplified by Susan Hipp, including:
  - strategic vision
  - relationship-building
  - personal investment in collaboration

Measurable Impact

- Results in tangible improvements such as:
  - reduced crashes or injuries
  - improved driver behavior
  - strengthened safety programs or policies
- Preference for outcomes supported by data or documented results

Submit Your Susan Hipp Road Safety Collaborative Leadership Award Nomination

Nominator's Name (name of person completing award submission) *

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Nominator's Organization *

Nominator's Job Title *

Nominator's Email Address *

Is this nomination for an Individual, Team or Organization? *

Name(s) of Individual, Team Members, or Organization Being Nominated *

Nominee's Organization (if applicable)

Email of Primary Contact *

Describe the collaboration. Who was involved, and what made this effort meaningful? *

What road safety goal or challenge did this collaboration address? How did the group work together toward a shared objective? *

What role did the nominee play in the collaboration? Please describe the nominee’s leadership, contributions, influence, or area of expertise. *

What impact did this collaboration have? Please include any measurable outcomes, examples, or results where possible. *

Why does this collaboration stand out? How does it reflect the spirit of the Susan Hipp Collaborative Road Safety Award? *

Optional Supporting Materials: links, articles, reports, case studies, or supporting documents. If needed, supporting materials may be emailed to Lynda Morrissey, NETS Operations Manager, at LMorrissey@trafficsafety.org.

Susan Hipp Road Safety Collaborative Leadership Award

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