Call for Nominations is now open! Due date is October 31, 2025. Please email Tracie Saunders, FPTA Secretary for your submission form.
Everyday Hero Award Submission
Everyday Hero Award
In Honor of Carol Easterling
The Everyday Hero Award recognizes the front-line employees and first-level supervisors whose work has a lasting impact, even if it isn’t always in the spotlight. This award honors the legacy of Carol Easterling, a valued FPTA Board Member who believed deeply in celebrating the contributions of those often considered “unsung heroes.”
What Defines an Everyday Hero?
An Everyday Hero consistently demonstrates dedication, compassion, and high standards. They keep operations running smoothly and motivate those around them.
Everyday Heroes:
Offer outstanding service and support
Set a strong example in daily tasks
Tackle challenges with resilience and resourcefulness
Positively impact colleagues, customers, and their organization community
Eligibility
Nominees must be front-line employees or first-level supervisors within a parking or transportation organization.
Nominees do not need to be active FPTA members, but nominators must hold active membership.
Recognition is awarded within the North Florida and South Florida regions, based on the nominee’s home office.
Recognition and Awards
Regional winners will be honored at the FPTA Annual Conference and will receive:
Paid conference registration and a two-night hotel stay
A cash award in recognition of their contributions
From these honorees, one individual will be selected as the Grand Prize Winner and will receive:
Full registration to the following year’s Annual Conference
An additional cash award
A Day in the Life
To further highlight their stories, regional winners will be invited to share a short video (two minutes or less) capturing a “day in their life.” These videos provide a meaningful way to showcase the dedication and challenges of front-line professionals while inspiring others throughout our industry.
Nomination Process
Nominations must be submitted through the official FPTA nomination form
The deadline for submission is October 31, 2025
Each nomination should include a statement that describes the nominee’s impact, their contributions, and what makes them an Everyday Hero
Nominations must be submitted through the Official FPTA nomination form