Issues State Laws Resources News Events About Member Login Partner with Us Search toggle About Safety Awards Highway Safety Awards Each year, in conjunction with its Annual Meeting, GHSA recognizes various organizations and individuals for achievements in the field of highway safety through its Highway Safety Awards. Nomination Forms The James J. Howard Highway Safety Trailblazer Award The Kathryn J.R. Swanson Public Service Award The Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award Kathryn J.R. Swanson Public Service Award GHSA's newest award, introduced in 2008, honors an individual who has made notable improvements in the management or implementation of a highway safety program or policy, or provided outstanding service to GHSA, federal safety agencies, or other national highway safety organizations. See Past Winners Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Awards The Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Awards recognize notable achievements in the field of highway safety by individuals, coalitions, organizations, nonprofit groups, businesses, media, government agencies, universities or programs. See Past Winners James J. Howard Highway Safety Trailblazer Award The James J. Howard Highway Safety Trailblazer Award is GHSA's highest award. The award honors an individual for sustained, outstanding leadership in endeavors that significantly improve highway safety. See Past Winners Contact Us 660 N. Capitol Street NW, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20001­-1642 Directions & Visitor Information GHSA Media Contacts Sign up for GHSA news Issues Alcohol Impaired Driving Autonomous Vehicles Bicyclists and Pedestrians Child Passenger Safety Distracted Driving Drowsy Driving Drug Impaired Driving Equity Mature Drivers Motorcyclists Seat Belts Speed and Red Light Cameras Speeding and Aggressive Driving Teen and Novice Drivers Traffic Records State Laws Resources Publications State Highway Safety Showcases SHSO Guidance Law Enforcement Traffic Records Management Research Program Partner Initiatives Highway Safety Careers News Events Upcoming Events Past Annual Meetings Future Annual Meetings About State Members Associate Members Join GHSA Safety Awards Federal Grant Programs Governance Executive Board Our Team ©2021 Governors Highway Safety Association