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News | Sept. 11, 2023

Nominations Open for Excellence in Practice Awards

Recognize the individuals that made an outstanding difference in your travel program this year by nominating them for a DoD Excellence in Practice Award. These awards recognize top performers in DoD travel for the value and services they provided to their travel program in Fiscal Year 2023 (accomplishments performed beginning October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023).

Awards are presented in the following categories:

  • The Champion: A Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA) who goes above and beyond in providing mentoring and training to their organization.
  • The Elite:  A local help desk team whose superior efforts result in continuous improvement and outstanding customer care.
  • The Icon: A major command or agency whose strategies and tactics enhance their travel program capabilities for their subordinate sites.
  • The Premier:  An Agency Program Coordinator (APC) who demonstrates an extraordinary and exemplary commitment to cardholders and stakeholders through proactive education, effective communication, responsive customer service, and outstanding Program Coordination.

To nominate an individual or team, download the forms attached below, complete and save your entry, and return it to dodhra.mc-alex.dtmo.list.eip-awards@mail.mil before November 14, 2023.
Award recipients will be honored at the annual National Defense Transportation Association's GovTravels Symposium in Alexandria, Virginia in February 2024.