Awards & Accolades

RideFinders is a nationally and internationally recognized, award-winning Transportation Demand Management (TDM) organization. We’ve earned honors for trip reduction programs, commuter initiatives, and marketing campaigns from respected organizations such as the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT), ACT’s Chesapeake Chapter, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Communitas Awards, and the Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

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In March 2025, RideFinders assisted the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) in earning recognition as an Accredited Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Organization by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). GRTC’s RideFinders division is one of only nine organizations nationwide to receive this inaugural designation, which recognizes industry leaders dedicated to improving transportation systems and expanding travel options through innovative mobility solutions.

We are grateful for the continued support of our community, partners, and stakeholders, including:
GRTC, PlanRVA, the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO), the Crater Planning District Commission, the Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County.

Full List of Awards

2025 Capital Award Winner in the Social Media: Organic category for the campaign “Why Carpool? with Commander Carpool” from the Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The Capital Award which recognizes outstanding public relations tactics.

2025 Capital Award Finalist in the Newsletters category for RideFinders News newsletter from the Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

2024 Award of Excellence, Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, Capital Award which recognizes outstanding public relations tactics, in the Social Media: Organic category for the “Second Annual Caring Commutes Challenge.”

2024 Award of Merit, Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, Commonwealth Award which recognizes exceptional public relations programs or campaigns, in the Shoe String Budget category for “Be the CEO of Your Commute and Vanpool” Campaign.

2024 Virginia Transit Association (VTA) Outstanding Transit Marketing Award (TDM) for the “Be the CEO of Your Commute and Vanpool” Campaign.

John O’Keeffe – recognized by the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) as a recipient of the 2024 TDM Employee Unsung Hero Award.

2023 Award of Excellence, Richmond Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, Commonwealth Award – Public Service Category for the “RideFinders: Cultivating a Culture of Storytelling” Initiative.

2023 Communitas Award, Excellence in Corporate Responsibility/ Ethical and Environmental Responsibility /Green Initiatives for the “RideFinders: Cultivating a Culture of Storytelling” Initiative.