NCAT Awards of Excellence

NCAT recognizes individuals who go above and beyond in advancing our mission through innovation, leadership and exceptional contributions. Established in 2026, the NCAT Awards of Excellence celebrate the many ways we drive progress together.

2026 Inaugural Award Recipients

Congratulations to the inaugural recipients of the NCAT Awards of Excellence!

Chris Roberts Award for Excellence in Student Development badge

Stacie Hunter

Chris Roberts Award for Excellence in Student Development

Don Brock Award for Excellence in Facilities and Equipment Operations badge

Jason Nelson

Don Brock Award for Excellence in Facilities and Equipment Operations

Ray Brown Award for Excellence in Stakeholder Collaboration badge

Fan Yin

Ray Brown Award for Excellence in Stakeholder Collaboration

About the Awards

Each award recognizes excellence in a distinct area of NCAT's work and mission.

Chris Roberts Award for Excellence in Student Development

Recognizes exceptional contributions to mentoring, supporting and developing students as future leaders in the asphalt pavement industry.

Don Brock Award badge

Don Brock Award for Excellence in Facilities and Equipment Operations

Recognizes outstanding contributions to maintaining, improving and operating the facilities and equipment that support NCAT's research and training.

Ray Brown Award badge

Ray Brown Award for Excellence in Stakeholder Collaboration

Recognizes exceptional efforts to build relationships, strengthen partnerships and advance collaboration with NCAT's stakeholders.

Mike McCartney Award badge

Mike McCartney Award for Excellence in Training and Outreach

Recognizes outstanding efforts to share knowledge, deliver impactful training and expand NCAT's educational outreach.

Ned Bechtold Award badge

Ned Bechtold Award for Excellence in Sustainability Research

Recognizes innovative research that advances sustainable asphalt materials, practices and pavement technologies.

Charlie Potts Award badge

Charlie Potts Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurial Business Development

Recognizes initiative and innovation in developing opportunities that strengthen NCAT's programs, partnerships and long-term growth.

Peter Wilson Award badge

Peter Wilson Award for Excellence in Construction and Pavement Safety

Recognizes outstanding contributions to improving construction practices, pavement safety and the protection of roadway users and workers.