The Vermont Agency of Transportation's State Highway Safety Office and the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance recently presented nine highway safety awards to professionals around the state for their exceptional work and commitment to keeping Vermont’s roadways safe for all users. VTrans presented seven Highway Safety Awards and the VHSA presented two.
Presented by Vermont Agency of Transportation
- Fletcher Brush Educational Outreach Award — Barbara Brody, Vermont Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association.
- Ruby Rainault Occupant Protection Award — Sidney Bradley, Vermont Department of Health.
- Drug Recognition Expert Award — Trooper David Garces, Vermont State Police.
- Highway Safety Directors’ Award — Evelyn McFarlane, State Highway Safety Office, VTrans.
- Impaired Driving Prevention and Enforcement Award — Chief Derrick Tienken, Winhall Police Department.
- Sergeant Michael Johnson Lifesaver Award — Captain Bret Meyer, Washington County Sheriff’s Department.
- Highway Safety Achievement Award — Lieutenant Allen Fortin, Chittenden County SHARP Program.
Presented by Vermont Highway Safety Alliance
- Crossing Guard Award — Sandra Theetge, Windsor Public Schools.
- Highway Safety Engineering Award — The Traffic Signals & ITS Team, Traffic Operations & Mobility Team and the Transportation Management Center Team, Vermont Agency of Transportation.