William G. Bell Award
I. Background.
In 1992, the TRB Committee on Accessible Transportation and Mobility established the "William G. Bell Award" to honor the memory of our good friend, mentor and leader in the field of accessible transportation and mobility, Dr. William G. Bell. His dedication and commitment to the field of accessible transportation generated and established the national conferences that have been held since 1974. In addition, Dr. Bell initiated and established the successful "International Conferences on Accessible Rransportation" that continue to be held throughout the world.
Bell Award Recipients
1993 - Dr. David Lewis
1995 - Ms. Ling Suen
1997 - Mr. Roger Tate
1999 - Mr. Philip Oxley
2001 - Dr. Kit Mitchell
2003 - Mr. Tom Rickert
2006 - Ms. Ann Frye
2010 - Dr. Lalita Sen
2015 - Mr. Russell Thatcher, Dr. Katharine Hunter- Zaworski, and Ms. Maryvonne Dejeammes
2018 - Dr. Beezy Bentzen
2022 - Dr. Agneta Ståhl, and Mr. Rex C. Luk (posthumously)
Recent award ceremonies have taken place at the TRANSED Conferences (International Conference on Mobility & Transport for Elderly & Disabled People).
II. Selection Criteria.
III. Selection Panel, Nomination and Selection Process.
The TRB Committee on Accessible Transportation and Mobility and the Subcommittee on Paratransit jointly sponsor this award. The Selection Panel will consist of previous recipients of the Award, as well as selected committee executives as appointed by the Committee Chairs. .
IV. Frequency and Venue of Recognition.
This award will normally be given every three years and will be timed to allow for presentation at each TRANSED Conference. The award will only be given if a qualified recipient is identified and selected.
V. Accountability
Nominees for the Award must not sit on the Panel. All relevant Award-related documentation and Board Member counts and evaluations will be verified, and treated as confidential, by the AME50 Committee Chairs and the TRB Program Officer.
In 1992, the TRB Committee on Accessible Transportation and Mobility established the "William G. Bell Award" to honor the memory of our good friend, mentor and leader in the field of accessible transportation and mobility, Dr. William G. Bell. His dedication and commitment to the field of accessible transportation generated and established the national conferences that have been held since 1974. In addition, Dr. Bell initiated and established the successful "International Conferences on Accessible Rransportation" that continue to be held throughout the world.
Bell Award Recipients
1993 - Dr. David Lewis
1995 - Ms. Ling Suen
1997 - Mr. Roger Tate
1999 - Mr. Philip Oxley
2001 - Dr. Kit Mitchell
2003 - Mr. Tom Rickert
2006 - Ms. Ann Frye
2010 - Dr. Lalita Sen
2015 - Mr. Russell Thatcher, Dr. Katharine Hunter- Zaworski, and Ms. Maryvonne Dejeammes
2018 - Dr. Beezy Bentzen
2022 - Dr. Agneta Ståhl, and Mr. Rex C. Luk (posthumously)
Recent award ceremonies have taken place at the TRANSED Conferences (International Conference on Mobility & Transport for Elderly & Disabled People).
II. Selection Criteria.
- Individual has served and made significant contributions to the field of accessible transportation and mobility.
- Individual has made outstanding contribution(s) through practice, research, or policy development to the field of accessible transportation and mobility, both nationally and internationally.
- Individual is committed to broadening the number of professionals and disciplines working in the field of accessible transportation and mobility.
- Individual has a demonstrated track record in the dissemination of research findings and practical information.
- Individual has demonstrated accomplishments and a commitment to outreach and training in accessible transportation and mobility.
- Individual possesses the following personal qualities: persistence with grace; dedication to accessible transportation and mobility; persuasiveness, credibility and visibility.
- Individual has demonstrated a dedication to the field of accessible transportation, and mobility.
III. Selection Panel, Nomination and Selection Process.
The TRB Committee on Accessible Transportation and Mobility and the Subcommittee on Paratransit jointly sponsor this award. The Selection Panel will consist of previous recipients of the Award, as well as selected committee executives as appointed by the Committee Chairs. .
IV. Frequency and Venue of Recognition.
This award will normally be given every three years and will be timed to allow for presentation at each TRANSED Conference. The award will only be given if a qualified recipient is identified and selected.
V. Accountability
Nominees for the Award must not sit on the Panel. All relevant Award-related documentation and Board Member counts and evaluations will be verified, and treated as confidential, by the AME50 Committee Chairs and the TRB Program Officer.
