2025 Winners
International and Region 2
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
The Collins Story - Mt. Sterling Roundabout 
The intersection of KY 686 and KY 713 in Mt. Sterling became known locally as an area to avoid at night due to the volume of serious crashes and fatalities. Engineers worked since 2010 to combat severe crashes and fatalities occurring at this mostly rural, four-way intersection in the city of Mt. Sterling. Kentucky Transportation officials studied options to make the intersection safer and identified a roundabout as an innovative solution new to the region that could improve highway safety by preventing dangerous right-angle crashes. Despite being a proven safety countermeasure, the roundabout recommendation was not embraced by the community and drew skeptics. This video told a compelling story from local, credible voices like the mother of a teen crash victim named Emilee, local officials, representatives from a fire department, and a sheriff's office. The resulting video was made to move residents, local drivers, students, teachers, farmers, and firefighters – and especially members of the public who know little about roundabouts or those who are resistant to roundabouts in other areas where KYTC may build one or propose construction. See the video here.
Region 3
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles
American Sign Language (ASL) Knowledge Test 
Wisconsin DMV provides the Knowledge Test, a first step to obtain a driver license, in 11 of the most common languages in the state, including most recently adding American Sign Language (ASL) in a video format. After carefully reviewing service statistics, DMV noted that 80% of those who took the ASL version of the test failed, as compared for an 80% pass rate with the general population. ASL is often the first language of many in deaf and hard of hearing community. While the primary audience for these video tests is small, 70 knowledge and signs tests administered in ASL in the last two years, providing accurate, comprehensible content is necessary to meet the needs of all. See the video here.
Region 4
California Highway Patrol
Women Traffic Officer Project 50th Anniversary
On September 30, 1974, a groundbreaking initiative known as the Women Traffic Officer Project (WTOP) was launched by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to assess the capabilities of women in law enforcement. This pivotal moment saw 40 women report to the CHP Academy, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for the Department and the communities it serves. This video commemorates the 50th anniversary of the WTOP and celebrates the trailblazing women who joined the CHP, highlighting he significant contributions of women in law enforcement to community safety and service, and hopefully inspiring future generations to consider careers in law enforcement. See the video here.