PRTC's dedication to providing quality transportation has been recognized at the state and national level. We are the proud recipients of these awards:
- Community Program Award - Large Transit System Program for Art in Transit - 2023
- Employee Unsung Hero Award for Holly Morello - 2023
- VTA Transit Marketing Award - Large Transit System for Sunday Service Campaign - 2023
- The Virginia Transit Association (VTA) Exceptional Safety Award - 2021
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) BASE Gold Standard Award - 2020
- Metropolitain Washington Council of Governments - The Employer Services Sales Team Achievement Award - 2014
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Award - Your Ride to a Better Environment - 2012
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Award - PRTC 25th Anniversary Celebration - 2012
- Virginia Transit Association - Celebrating Success Award - 2012
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Award - New Rider Kit - 2011
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Award - PRTC 20th Anniversary Celebration - 2007
- Virginia Transit Association - Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award - 2007
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Award - System Map - 2005
- Virginia Transit Association - Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award (marketing to young riders) - 2005
- Metro Magazine - One of 10 Most Improved Transit Systems - 2004
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Award - 2003
- Virginia Transit Association - Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award - 2003
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel Award - 2002
- Virginia Transit Association - Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award - 2000
- Virginia Association of Public Transit Operators Innovative Program Award - 1995 & 1997
- Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation - Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award - 1995
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Adwheel Awards - First Place for Advertisement-Promotion, Small Transit Systems Group and First Place for Public Relations/Awareness of Advocacy Campaign, Small Transit Systems Group - 1995
- Association for Commuter Transportation's Creative Excellence Award - 1995
- Virginia Transit Association - Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award -1995