During its inaugural year, six 2021 Perpetual Pavement Awards (PPA): By Conversion were awarded to departments of transportation (DOTs) and a local agency road owner. These winning projects epitomize the long-life asphalt pavements that reflect the characteristics of a Perpetual Pavement design: excellence in design, quality in construction, and value to taxpayers. To learn more about the 2021 PPA: By Conversion winners, please click the projects below:

Pictured from left to right are Marotti, Farmer, Holder, Tudor, Vines, Wahsburn, Finn, and Estes.
- California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) I-5 (PM 37.1 to PM 41.6 NB/SB) in Tehama County
- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) I-70 Extended Life HMA/Rubblization (MP 136-146) in Clark County

On May 10, 2022. APA National Director Amy Miller, P.E., presented representatives from IDOT with their PPA: ByConversion for their I-70 Extended Life HMA/Rubblization (MP 136-146) project in Clark County. Members of Howell Paving, Open Road Paving, LLC, and Howell Asphalt were also recognized for their work on this award-winning Perpetual Pavement asphalt.
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Appomattox Bypass Rubblization on Rte. 460 in Lynchburg District
- Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) I-5 Southbound, (MP 149.78 to MP 152.19) in King County S 320th St to Duwamish River Br Concrete Pavement Rehab

Pictured from left to right are Belknap, Carlson, Askarian, LaBolle, Willliams, McBreen, and Schofield.