Governors Highway Safety Association
The States' Voice on Highway Safety

Roadway Safety Awards

Each year, in conjunction with its Annual Meeting, GHSA recognizes various organizations and individuals for achievements in the field of traffic safety through its Roadway Safety Awards.

2025 Roadway Safety Awards

GHSA's 2025 Roadway Safety Awards were presented a breakfast, sponsored by Responsiblity.org and the National Road Safety Foundation, held during the GHSA 2025 Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh.

2025 GHSA Roadway Safety Award Winners

Winners GHSA's 2025 Roadway Safety Awards.

Left to right: 

  • Innovative Partnership in Roadway Safety Award: Cory Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert, for Safety Cloud®
  • Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Awards: William Kloos, Piscataway Township Police Department, for the Piscataway Promotes Safe Streets campaign; Melissa Hamrick, Kiefer Foundation, for the Ground Your Parents campaign; and Jeff Larason, Travelers Marketing, for the Community Voices for Road Safety initiative in Brockton, Mass.
  • Kathryn J.R. Swanson Public Service Award: Debra Coffey, Smart Start
  • James J. Howard Highway Safety Trailblazer Award: Tom Dingus, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute