DoD Excellence in Practice Awards

Every year, DoD's top performers in travel are recognized for the value and the services they provide to their travel program by DTMO's Excellence in Practice Awards. Supervisors or colleagues can nominate an outstanding individual or team for accomplishments during the fiscal year (Oct 1, 2023 - Sept 30, 2024) in one of five categories.

Award Categories

The Champion

A Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA) who goes above and beyond in providing mentoring and training to their organization.

The Elite

A local help desk team whose superior efforts result in continuous improvement and outstanding customer care.

The Icon

A major command or agency whose strategies and tactics enhance their travel program capabilities for their subordinate sites.

The Premier

An Agency Program Coordinator (APC) who demonstrates an extraordinary and exemplary commitment to cardholders and stakeholders through proactive education, effective communication, responsive customer service, and outstanding Program Coordination.

The Paramount **NEW**

A Compliance Tool Administrator (CTA) whose perception and advisability through customer service, training, and staff development initiatives lead to an improvement in their organization's travel program.

Selection

DTMO’s EIP selection committee works with Service Component Representatives to choose award recipients based on weighted criteria outlined in the nomination form. Nominators and recipients will be informed of their selection in January 2025 and recognized at the annual GovTravels symposium in February 2025 and online. The nomination period for 2024 has ended. The next nomination period opens September 2025.

Learn about last year's winners.