The Asphalt Pavement Alliance developed the prestigious Perpetual Pavement Awards to recognizes long-life asphalt pavements across the United States and honor projects that demonstrate outstanding design, construction, and long-term performance.
State agencies and road owners continue to recognize the value of Perpetual Pavements. The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) accepts nominations for newly constructed asphalt pavements that meet the principles of Perpetual Pavement design. Nominations are reviewed by the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), and qualifying projects receive the Perpetual Pavement Award: By Design.
Award Winners
The APA's Perpetual Pavement Award: By Design program recognizes newly designed and constructed asphalt pavements built on new subgrade that meet the principles of Perpetual Pavement design. Since 2020, 38 projects in 16 states have earned the Perpetual Pavement Award: By Design. In 2025, 6 projects received this distinction.
Winning agencies are recognized by their state asphalt pavement association and presented with an engraved crystal obelisk in honor of their achievement.