During its inaugural year, six 2021 Perpetual Pavement Awards (PPA): By Design were awarded to state departments of transportation (DOTs). 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 Design 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 9.7 to PM 24.9), Both Direction, in Sacramento County
- Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) IA 100 from Covington Road to just east of Edgewood Road in Linn County

Pictured from left to right are Dockstader and Dillavou

Pictured from left to right are Scherschligt, Lorenz, and Morey.
- Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration MD 100 (MP 1.84 to MP 5.7) in Anne Arundel County
- Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) SR 502 (MP 0.85 to MP 5.10), area of widening westbound lanes, in Clark County

Pictured from left to right are Millar, Reck, Carlie, Mercer, Gartner, and Nelson.