The hits keep on comin’ for District 5 Public Information Officer Justin Smith, who just last month won an Esto Perpetua award from the State Historical Society for his outstanding work promoting and preserving Idaho history. Last week, Smith won an Award of Excellence from the communications group APEX for the series of Transporter articles detailing the early transportation history in the state.
“Idaho has a rich transportation history stretching from the old Indian footpaths and the Oregon Trail to today’s highways and freeways,” said Smith. “In many ways, transportation history is the history of Idaho. I love our state and am passionate about its past and its people. I’m especially grateful for my job at ITD where I have the opportunity to share in telling ITD’s past as well as work with the many people who are continuing the proud transportation tradition!”
Smith has published a dozen “Early Transportation in Idaho” articles so far.
“I love the stories that Justin shares with us about Idaho transportation history,” said Office of Communication Manager John Tomlinson. “This is just one of the awards he has won for his historical writing this year. His passion for preserving Idaho history benefits us all.”