Below is a list of recent awards (within the past five years) that PTS has received for departmental and individual efforts in the parking and transportation industries as well as the university.
Department Awards
Parking Organization of the Year
(Year Received: 2016)
- Given by the International Parking & Mobility Institute for PTS's creative solutions and innovations, standards of customer service, reliability, breadth of program and service, and contributions to the parking, transportation, and mobility industry.
Bicycle Friendly University- Bronze Level
(Years Received: 2013-2020 – Bronze Level)
(Years Received 2021-2024 – Silver Level)
- Given by The League of American Bicyclist to the university for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff and visitors. The university is evaluated in five primary areas: engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement and evaluation/planning.
“Leading Fleets” (The 75 top public fleets)
(Years Received: 2017 – 2024)
- Presented annually by Government Fleet magazine and the American Public Works Association (APWA), for operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership.
“100 Best Fleets” (The 100 best fleets in North America out of over 38,000 fleets).
(Years Received: 2017 – 2024)
- Presented annually by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) to recognize peak performing fleet operations based on problem solving, accountability, and engagement.
Fleet Innovator Awards
(Year Received: 2022)
- Awarded by the Lone Star Clean Fuel Alliance (A Central Texas Clean Cities organization) for implementation of alternative fuels.
Award of Excellence for New Parking Structure
(Year Received: 2019)
- Given by the Texas Parking and Transportation Association to recognize excellence in parking design and construction for the East Campus Garage.
Employee Awards
President's Exemplary Service Award
Given by university leadership to recognize an individual for specific services or activities that demonstrate exemplary service or performance.
- 2019: Marivic Muniz
Parking Employee of the Year
Given by the Texas Parking and Transportation Association to recognize an individual employee and their contributions to the transportation industry.
- 2014: Dr. Bob Harkins
Distinguished Service Award
Awarded by the Texas Parking and Transportation Association (TPTA), to recognize professionals who have proven their commitment and dedication to the education, professional development, creative solutions and standards of customer service in the parking and transportation industry.
- 2022: Dennis Delaney
- 2024: Dr. Blanca Gamez
“SLICE” Award Recipients
Presented to University Operations employees in recognition of outstanding Service, Leadership, Innovation, Creativity and/or Excellence in their job performance.
- Gloria Collins
- Chelsea Gomez
- Linsey Duett
- Guyanne Crump
- Mark Smyth
Eyes Of Texas Excellence award
Given by the student members of The Eyes of Texas, an anonymous campus organization, the award is given to ten deserving UT faculty, administration or staff members each semester.
- 2014: Michael Shaw
The Most Influential People in Security (Education)
Security magazine honors the top security executives and leaders who positively impact their organization. Nominated by colleagues and associates and chosen on leadership qualities and overall positive impact
- 2015: Dr. Bob Harkins