FHWA 2019 Excellence In Right-of-Way Awards Categories*

Accelerating Project Delivery

Deployed innovative procedures to accelerate project delivery by instituting at least one of the EDC- HEPR Flexibilities, which resulted in a time and/or cost savings.
Demonstrated collaboration with public or private organizations that provided effective integration of right of way with planning, environment, and/or design.
Deployed procedures or processes related to the right of way program that reduced project or process delays.
Demonstrated efforts to engage the public that resulted in a quicker delivery of processes or projects in relation to the right of way program.

Innovation

Implemented state of the art knowledge on "Alternative Use of the Right of Way," which enhanced the development of a project or parcel.
Exercised flexibility in the utilization of a "Right of Way Use Agreement".
Advanced the use of tools, i.e., appraisal waivers, cost estimators, check sheets or technology support, which resulted in a more effective and efficient delivery of the right of way program.

Stewardship

Demonstrated measurable actions between FHWA stakeholders, which fostered improvements in the right of way program.
Deployed innovated actions between stakeholders in providing stewardship and oversight of the right of way program.
Demonstrated the use of creative training techniques to educate stakeholders, thereby expanding the knowledge of the right of way program's policies and procedures.
Demonstrated efforts to improve community connections, economic development or the quality of life of environmental justice or other disadvantaged populations.

Leadership

Encouraged measures to improve the delivery of the right of way program between Federal Land Management Agencies and stakeholders.
Implemented innovative approaches to improving the delivery of transportation projects.
Exercised creative methods to improve the delivery of the right of way program by utilizing innovative technologies.

Peer of the Year (Public and Private Individuals, Groups or Teams)

Achieved successful outcomes in critical programs or projects in the right of way profession.
Encouraged partnerships and fostered proactive efforts to enhance project development and delivery by implementing new project strategies or approaches.
Demonstrated efforts to improve project development or delivery through the advancement of new technologies, promoted enhanced or increased program knowledge within the right of way profession, or deployed efforts "above and beyond" assigned duties and responsibilities.

*The bullets are suggested examples of what can be submitted under each category.