Winning an Adsposure Transit Award takes more than just good design. It’s a testament to hard work, creativity, and impact. Even earning a nomination speaks volumes. At Adsposure, our team carefully considers every campaign, and each nominee is selected because their advertisement truly reflects their company’s purpose and stands out in the transit advertising space.
The Transit Awards give these standout campaigns a moment to shine! It’s a chance for people to vote for the ads that made a lasting impression, that they enjoyed seeing on the roadways or in shelters, or that conveyed an important message. Every vote matters, and the more the word spreads, the more a brand’s presence grows. At the heart of it all is getting communities across each market involved and excited. That’s what it’s really about. Which is why we are always excited to highlight Transit Award winners!
While voting is currently live for our 2024–25 Awards, we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of our past winners and the awesome campaigns that made a lasting impression!
An Encore-Worthy Campaign: Harriman-Jewell Series Takes the Spotlight
Let’s revisit a standout past winner: The Harriman-Jewell Series. Based in Kansas City, this premier performing arts presenter stepped into the world of transit advertising over five years ago—and they’ve never looked back. Their continued partnership with us is a testament to one thing: transit advertising works.
“The number of times that we’ve had people come to a performance and literally come up to us and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I just passed your bus on the way here!’ — it makes it super fun to hear them say that, because we know people are seeing it around town,” shared Tracy Ingle, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Harriman-Jewell Series.
In 2022, the Harriman-Jewell Series took home Adsposure’s Transit Award for Biggest Impact in Kansas City. This award represents campaigns that captivate communities and demonstrate how transit advertising can amplify messages and engage wide audiences effectively.
“It was really cool to receive the award for Biggest Impact from Adsposure for our bus,” Tracy said when reflecting on their win during a visit with Adsposure in 2023. “It just shows that, you know, people liked the bus. I guess people voted from all over in different markets. That’s pretty cool — knowing that our bus resonated with them and that they really enjoyed it. So that makes us very proud.”
Turning Heads and Closing Deals: Compass Real Estate on the Move
Another standout campaign we’re proud to revisit comes from The John Zimmerman Group and Compass Real Estate — their advertisement truly turned heads and captured attention with fun slogans and catchy statements. John Zimmerman, an agent with Compass Real Estate, is based in Fort Worth, Texas. As the largest independent residential real estate firm in the nation, Compass continues to be recognized for its strong company culture, innovative technology, and a team of top-performing agents.
John Zimmerman reflected on his nomination and win, saying: “When we were notified that we were up for the Transit Award, it was super gratifying. You know, these are my peers from across the country doing amazing things. That’s one of the great parts about Compass — we have this massive nationwide network of high-performing agents. So, winning felt like a real feather in the cap. People see it and think, ‘Wow, that guy must be doing something right.’ That makes it really rewarding.”
In 2022, John Zimmerman and the Compass Real Estate team were honored with the Biggest Impact Award in Fort Worth. This recognition reflects the powerful impression their campaign made — not just locally, but across multiple markets. It showcased how transit advertising can elevate a brand’s presence and reputation, even within a highly competitive, nationwide network. For Zimmerman, the award wasn’t just a personal win, but a moment of validation in front of a community of peers who understand what it takes to stand out.
Hear from Many of Our Previous Transit Awards Winners
We’re thrilled to celebrate another year of impactful, standout campaigns through the Transit Awards! This annual tradition not only highlights creative excellence—it brings communities together and adds a whole lot of fun along the way.
Voting for the 2024–25 Transit Awards is open from April 14 to April 25, so don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite campaign across 7 of our markets!