The annual U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards seek to raise awareness among transportation stakeholders about human trafficking and increase training and prevention efforts to address this crime. The awards are a component of the Department’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) initiative. The program serves as a platform for transportation stakeholders to creatively develop impactful and innovative counter-trafficking tools, initiatives, campaigns, and technologies that can help prevent human trafficking. The awards are open to individuals and entities, including non-governmental organizations, transportation industry associations, research institutions, and state, local, and Tribal government organizations. Award submissions will be accepted through 11:59pm EST on June 22, 2026. Learn more.