Nomination Period
Nominations are accepted annually from August 1 through October 1.
The first Perpetual Pavement Award was presented to the New Jersey Turnpike, which was 50 years old at the time. Since then, award-winning projects have included interstate highways, rural roads, municipal streets, and airport runways.
Award Criteria
To be eligible for a By Performance award, a project must meet the following:
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Be at least 35 years old.
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Include hot-mix asphalt (HMA) or warm-mix asphalt (WMA) binder and surface layers.
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Have experienced no rehabilitation, or series of rehabilitations, during the preceding 35 years that increased the total pavement thickness by more than 4 inches. The overall structural gain during the 35 years preceding nomination cannot exceed 4 inches.
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Maintain an average resurfacing interval of at least 13 years.
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Meet the minimum project length requirements:
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Roadways: At least 2 miles
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Municipal Roadways: At least 4 continuous blocks or 1,200 feet
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For projects completed using staged construction, the 35-year eligibility period begins once all construction stages have been completed.
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Municipal roadways must demonstrate an acceptable crown and surface texture. Before an application is submitted, a representative of the state asphalt pavement association (or another industry representative) and the contracting authority must conduct a field evaluation to verify these requirements.
To submit a nomination, you will be prompted to create a NAPA account or log in with your existing account.