Leadership in Motion Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 COMPASS Leadership in Motion awards. Learn about award categories and submit your nominations.
2025 Recipients
Each year, COMPASS presents Leadership in Motion awards to businesses, individuals, and projects that have demonstrated leadership in supporting the goals of Communities in Motion.
The awards shine a spotlight on what is working and facilitate the sharing of good ideas.
Congratulations 2025 Leadership in Motion Award Recipients!
- Leadership in Government, Ada County
- Leadership in Government, Canyon County
- Leadership in Government, Boise County
- Leadership by Example, Elected Official
- Leadership in Practice, Professional
- Leadership in Practice, Volunteer
- Leadership in Business
Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2026 COMPASS Leadership in Motion awards.
Read below for more information, then submit your nomination. Nominations must be received by NOON Friday, September 25, 2026.
Leadership in Motion awards recognize businesses, individuals, and projects that demonstrate leadership in supporting the Treasure Valley’s regional long-range transportation plan, Communities in Motion 2050.
The awards shine a spotlight on what is working and facilitate the sharing of good ideas. This year’s awards will recognize efforts and projects that occurred between July 2025 and June 2026. Award recipients will be notified in late November.
Consider who may be deserving of your nomination. You may submit more than one nomination. You may nominate your own project, agency, or even yourself, though third-party nominations are encouraged.
Anyone may submit a nomination and anything or anyone (other than COMPASS staff) is eligible to be nominated. Nominations may be submitted in any of six award categories.
Nominations must be received by NOON Friday, September 25, 2026.
If you have any questions about these awards or the nomination process, please contact Amy Luft at 208/475-2229 or [email protected].
Award Categories
Leadership in Practice, Professional
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to furthering regional goals as described in Communities in Motion 2050 through his/her job. Nominees may work in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors; COMPASS staff members are not eligible.
Leadership in Practice, Individual/Volunteer
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to furthering regional goals as described in Communities in Motion 2050 through individual actions or volunteer activities.
Leadership by Example, Elected/Appointed Official
This award is presented to an elected or appointed official who has demonstrated region-wide leadership in the areas of transportation and land use planning and whose leadership has helped further regional goals as described in Communities in Motion 2050.
Leadership in Private Business/Nonprofit
This award is presented to a private business or nonprofit organization whose policies or work projects support regional goals as described in Communities in Motion 2050.
Leadership in Government: Ada County, Boise County, Canyon County, and Elmore County
These awards are presented for projects that are managed, funded, or conducted, wholly or partially, by government agencies that support regional goals as described in Communities in Motion 2050. Four awards total; one per county.
(NOTE: This award is for agencies and their projects; individuals are recognized in the “professional,” “individual/volunteer,” and “elected/appointed official” categories described above.)
Leadership in Collaboration
This award is presented for a collaborative multi-agency project that exemplifies the power of regional collaboration in supporting regional goals as described in Communities in Motion 2050.
(NOTE: This award is for agencies and their joint, collaborative projects; individuals are recognized in the “professional,” “individual/volunteer,” and “elected/appointed official” categories described above.)