SEPTA’s strong dedication to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality transit services has been recognized with numerous awards. These honors reflect the agency’s leadership in public transportation and its ongoing efforts to drive innovation, enhance rider experience and support the evolving needs of the Southeastern Pennsylvania community in an informed and equitable way.
2025
Health Benefits Innovation Award – Mental Health and Wellness in Motion
Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health
Planning Award – Transit Oriented Communities Guidelines
American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter
Public Sector Leadership Award
Greater Valley Forge Transportation
Employer of Choice Award
City of Philadelphia
2024
(2000-2024) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Government Finance Officers Association
Gold Award for Rail Security
American Public Transportation Association
A Better Tomorrow
82 Alliance
Lodestar Award for Inspirational Solar Leadership
Pennsylvania Solar Center
American Digital Design Award – SEPTA Sustainability Playbook
Graphic Design USA
Sustainable Leadership Award
Global Philadelphia
Insight Award
Society for Experiential Graphic Design
2023
Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence – Elk Hill Solar Project
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Sustainable Infrastructure Award
IDC Smart Cities
Merit Award – Wayfinding Master Plan
Society for Experiential Graphic Design
2022
Innovation Award – SCOPE Program
American Public Transportation Association
Project of the Year Award – Elwyn to Wawa Rail Service Restoration
March of Dimes
Project of the Year Award – Ridership Recovery Task Force
Women’s Transportation Seminar Philadelphia