Colorado Transit Awards Ceremony

2026 Colorado Transit Awards

The 41st annual CASTA Awards Dinner will take place on September 17, 2026 in Breckenridge, Colorado.

The 40th annual CASTA Awards Dinner took place on September 25, 2025 in Avon, Colorado 

Denver, CO – The Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Annual Colorado Transit Awards. CASTA is the statewide trade association representing approximately 60 transit systems throughout the state, as well as local governments, planning organizations, and the bus industry. The CASTA Awards Program recognizes the contributions of individuals and agencies in Colorado with outstanding programs or projects, or who have made notable contributions to transit.

Transit Professional or Transit Team of the Year

Recognizes either an individual or team that has made outstanding contributions to the transit industry.

Large Community Transit Agency of the Year

Recognizes best practices implemented by or a project undertaken by a transit agency that serve communities of more than 15,000 people.

Small Community Transit Agency of the Year

Recognizes best practices implemented by or a project undertaken by a transit agency serves a community with under 15,000 people.

Human Services Transit Organization of the Year

Recognizes best practices implemented by an organization that provides transportation services for elderly and those with disabilities.

Resort Agency of the Year

Recognizes best practices implemented by a transit agency that serve communities higher than 6,600 feet in altitude and provides transit for tourist destinations.

Outstanding Coordination Initiative

Recognizes partnerships with non-transit organizations and individuals to accomplish something outstanding in their community.

Marketing Program of the Year

Recognizes an agency’s effective and innovative marketing program or campaign.

Transit Project of the Year

Recognizes an agency for developing and implementing a special transit project that sought to increase ridership or another agency goal.

Best Rider Story

The “Best Rider Story” Award recognizes an agency that has received an inspiring comment or story from a transit rider.

Cast your nomination!