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Innovation Choice Awards Open for STN EXPO West 2026

STN EXPO attendees have the opportunity to vote on their favorite hardware, technology and software products made for the pupil transportation industry at the upcoming STN EXPO West.

The STN EXPO Innovation Choice Awards program is open to any individual, organization or authorized agent who exhibits at STN EXPO West 2026 conference and promotes school transportation products. The product entered must be available in the market for the first time between Jan. 1 and July 20 of this year.

The four categories include: Best Hardware, Best Software/AI Solutions, Best Safety Technology and Best Green Technology. Attendees will have the option to vote on-site, starting July 13.

Each exhibitor will have a QR code at their booth attendees can scan to vote during the Wonderland of Ideas Tradeshow + Networking Reception July 13 and the Trade Show + Lunch July 14. Voting will be open at 5 p.m. July and closes at 3 p.m. July 14. Exhibitors and sponsors are not eligible to vote.

Winners will be announced at a later date.


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