‘Talent in mobility’ awards

By creating the "Talent in Mobility" awards, the Exhibition organisers are seeking to focus on women and men who contribute to the growth of public transport through initiatives and achievements in this field. The contest is highly appropriate for a sector in which greater value is often placed on equipment than on human capital.

The awards will go to individuals from across Europe working in public transport, new mobility services and alternative mode travel who have distinguished themselves in their company, authority or organisation. The organisers' aim is to publicise the value of such people and win them recognition from across Europe.

The awards concern various career stages. People from all sectors of mobility, all types of organisations and businesses and any position may take part. The selection criteria relate to the skills, talent and commitment of the nominees.  

Five awards will be granted: the panel of judges will identify four outstanding "Talents", while internet users will vote for their choice from "Talents" nominees.  

Awards for four types of talent - plus an internet vote award

Best young "Talent"

This prize has been created to reward a young player in the sustainable mobility sector who has proved themselves in the course of projects developed within their organisation. They will have shown themselves to be: creative, proactive, a good team player, enthusiastic.

Best project manager

This prize will be awarded to a player (project manager, head of department, etc.) who has shown themselves to be particularly outstanding in the creation, design and completion of a project. They will have shown themselves to be: a leader, a good project manager, a good motivator, a good team leader.

Best manager

This prize will be awarded to a recognised manager or decision-maker in the sector, who in addition to their technical skills used in their job, has put into play undisputed managerial qualities: they will have coordinated all the internal and external stakeholders in a project, successfully conducted an outstanding and/or innovative project, and proved their high level of commitment to mobility.

Special career service award

This award will go to a recognised national or European personality for services rendered to the sector throughout their career. This individual must have made a particular mark on the world of public transport in terms of a contribution, production, practical achievement, advance, innovation, unifying action or other success. They must be unequivocally committed to sustainable mobility.

Internet users’ award

The winner of this prize will be determined by a vote by professionals on the Exhibition website. A shortlist of nominees will be presented for each category. The winner will be determined by the total number of votes cast for all categories.

Nominations will be open on this page from mid-February 2012.

The deadline for entries is Friday 30 March 2012.

More information: talents@objectiftransportpublic.com

See the 2010 "Talents in mobility" Awards