2024 Highway Safety and Traffic Awards
Every two years, in conjunction with the Annual Highway Safety and Traffic Conference, the Missouri Department of Transportation recognizes individuals and organizations throughout the state for achievements in the field of roadway safety through its Highway Safety and Traffic Awards.
Congratulations to this year's winners! View photos of the winners here.
Thank you to all of the nominees and winners for helping Missourians move toward zero serious injuries and fatalities on our roadways.
Regional Award Winners
Special Recognition
In addition to those who were selected for awards, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety would like to recognize and congratulate ALL individuals and organizations who were nominated for a regional award and/or statewide award. The common denominator that links all nominees is an unwavering commitment to safety.
2024 Highway Safety and Traffic Awards Judges
Along with those who are being recognized with awards, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety would like to extend gratitude to the judges for their efforts in recognizing Missouri's highway safety heroes.
Becky Allmeroth
Becky Allmeroth, P.E., was appointed Chief Safety and Operations Officer in January 2019, after serving as the state maintenance engineer for five years. She has enjoyed a 28-year career at MoDOT in a variety of positions, including design, planning, federal aid, traffic, highway safety and maintenance at both the district and central office management levels. Prior to serving as the state maintenance engineer, she served in the St. Louis district for 20 years, most recently as the district maintenance engineer.
Allmeroth is a 1995 graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri S&T). She and her husband, Anthony, have three sons, Drew, Porter and Jack.
Carol Hoormann
Carol Hoormann currently works as a Health Educator for First Impact educating parents and teens about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License Law (GDL) as well as providing them with the tools needed to monitor, coach, and support their new teen driver. Carol is a retired educator with 35 plus years teaching driver education, developed curriculum for classroom and behind the wheel training, and serves as the Director for the Missouri Driver Safety Education Assn. She is involved in several MoDOT Coalitions, MODSEA Teacher of the Year, NSRF Teacher Excellence Award and recognized as a Lindbergh Leader in her community. Prior to teaching, Carol owned and operated an environmental Safety and Health company with her father. Carol resides in Leslie, MO with her husband, Kevin, has 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Hobbies include babysitting, golf and travel.
Chris Luebbert
Chris Luebbert joined the FMCSA Missouri Division Office as a State Programs Specialist in August 2014, spending most of his time on motor carrier safety compliance, CDL compliance, and grant administration. Prior to that he spent 11 years working for the State of Missouri, focusing on grant administration and traffic safety projects, primarily in commercial motor vehicle safety, motorcycle safety, and a variety of law enforcement operations. He also spent seven years in the private sector, working for the Maytag Corporation where he led quality and efficiency improvement projects. Chris and his family live on a Century Farm in Central Missouri where they raise beef cattle. He and his wife Teresa have two children, Anna, a sophomore in college and Ben, a senior in high school.
Eric Brown
Lieutenant Eric Brown was appointed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on January 18, 2004, as a member of the 82nd Recruit Class. He served as a deputy sheriff for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for seven years prior to joining the Patrol. Upon completion of the Academy, he was assigned to Troop C, Zone 01, North St. Louis County. On June 1, 2006, he transferred to Troop B, Zone 02, Macon and Shelby counties. On January 1, 2013, he was promoted to corporal and assigned as the assistant zone commander of Troop B, Zone 05, Adair and Schuyler counties. On April 20, 2014, he laterally transferred from Troop B, Zone 05, to Zone 02, Macon and Shelby counties. On October 1, 2015, he was promoted to sergeant and designated the zone commander of Troop B, Zone 03, Chariton and Linn counties. On February 5, 2017, he became the Public Information and Education Officer for Troop B. On December 1, 2020, he was promoted to Lieutenant and began his current duties as the Assistant Director of the Public Information and Education Division at General Headquarters. During his career, Lt. Brown has also served as a Crisis/Hostage Negotiator and as a Drug Recognition Expert.
Nick Chabarria
Nick Chabarria is a Public Affairs Specialist for the Automobile Club of Missouri who specializes in media and community relations. Nick serves as the AAA corporate spokesperson across 25 media markets and is responsible for developing and promoting AAA traffic safety, automotive, travel and insurance initiatives in a seven-state footprint. Prior to joining AAA, Nick worked as a Marketing & Promotions Producer for WWL-TV, the CBS affiliate television station in New Orleans. Nick holds a BA in Journalism – Television & Radio from the University of Missouri – Columbia and is a proud Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.