2024 Annual Convention

August 1-4, 2024

JW Marriott Marco Island
400 South Collier Blvd.
Marco Island, FL 34145

Do NOT call the hotel to make reservations, they are not able to make changes or book rooms on the FTBA block at this time. You must reserve rooms using the link provided in your registration confirmation email.
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The anticipation is over! It’s time to register for the 2024 FTBA Annual Convention! This fun-filled weekend is always highly anticipated by our membership and we don’t want you to miss out on all that we have planned. Join us at The JW Marriott Marco Island from August 1st through the 4th for our “Embracing Excellence” Annual Convention!

View the current convention schedule
here.

**The FTBA Room Block at the JW Marriott Marco Island is currently full. Attendees are encouraged to check the booking site regularly for additional availability. In the meantime, attendees are encouraged to reserve at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort. The Hilton Marco Island is .5 miles from the JW property.**

Online Early Bird Registration Fees:
Member Registration – $1,100
Member Guest Registration – $575
Non-Member Registration – $1,500
Children 5 to 12 – $325
Friday Morning Breakfast - $150

Early Bird Prices end June 7th!

Online Registration Fees after June 7th:
Member Registration – $1,200
Member Guest Registration – $675
Non-Member Registration – $1,600
Children 5 to 12 – $325
Friday Morning Breakfast – $150

The online registration window closes on July 11th at midnight!

On-Site Registration Fees:
Member Registration – $1,450
Member Guest Registration – $725
Non-Member Registration – $2,000
Children 5 to 12 – $350
Friday Morning Breakfast – $200

Refund Policy: Full registration refunds will be given until June 7th. 50% registration refunds will be given until July 18th. Following July 18th, no refunds will be allowed. Activity fees are non-refundable.

We will be offering the following activities during the convention for an additional fee. You will need to purchase the activity when checking out in order to pay for your spot. These activity fees are non-refundable.

Golf Tournament: Saturday Morning – $300
Golf will be a four man scramble played at the Rookery at Marco. Breakfast, golf, and cart fees are included. Email Heather Hicks at hhicks@ftba.com with any team pairing requests. All requests will be considered but can't be guaranteed. Once purchased, this item cannot be refunded.

Fishing Tournament: Saturday Morning – $350
Deep sea fishing with six anglers per boat. Breakfast, transportation, and bait included. Email Heather Hicks at hhicks@ftba.com with any pairing requests. All requests will be considered but can't be guaranteed. Once purchased, this item cannot be refunded.

Your hotel room is NOT INCLUDED in your registration. In an effort to save rooms for registered attendees, the hotel room block will only be provided once you have completed registration. Rooms will be limited based upon the number of registered guests in your party, with a 2 room maximum per registration. Please read the full reservation restrictions here.

Do NOT call the hotel to make reservations, they are not able to make changes or bookrooms on the FTBA block at this time. You must reserve rooms using the link provided in your registration confirmation email.
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Please contact Heather Hicks with your registration questions at HHicks@ftba.com or (850) 942-1406.

Award Orders

Safety Awards:
Requirements (must be verified on the company's Jan.-Dec. 2023 OSHA log):
- Less than 150,000 man-hours with no lost-time injuries, or
- Between 150,000 and 250,000 man-hours with no more than 1 lost-time injury, or
- Over 250,000 man-hours with less than 1 lost-time accident per full increment of 250,000 man-hours worked

Members can apply for Safety Awards by completing the online application by June 21, 2024.

2024 Safety Award winners will be announced soon!

Safety Excellence Awards:
Safety Excellence Awards are meant to highlight our member companies with the top safety programs! These awards are divided into three groups based upon manhours worked in the previous year.

View the 2024 Safety Excellence Award Winners
here!

DBE Awards:
The DBE Award is given in recognition for meeting or exceeding the FDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Goal for the 2022-2023 federal fiscal year. If your company qualifies for this award, an email will be sent to the main contact for your company.

View the 2024 DBE Award Winners here!

Best in Construction Awards:
The Best in Construction awards are meant to highlight those companies and individuals who worked on the most innovative, complex, and impactful projects around the state each year. FDOT is currently working on selections.

View the 2024 Best in Construction Winners here!

Contact Angela Delune at adelune@ftba.com with any award questions.

Silent Auction

The silent auction has always been a hit in the past and is a convention favorite for all those FTBA members who enjoy a little friendly competition. We are currently seeking items with a minimum value of $25 to be auctioned off. If you are interested in donating an item please return the donation form to Cynthia Hartsfield at CHartsfield@ftba.com. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the FTBA Office.

Don't forget, your company receives credit towards their TransPAC contribution total for any donated items!

Auction donation forms, and a picture of your item (if possible) are due by July 23rd. Please have all donated items sent to the FTBA office by July 23rd, or bring the item to the convention registration desk when checking-in.

Sponsors

Friday Night Party
Welcome Reception
Pool Party & Golf Tournament Trophy & Prize
Saturday After Party
Pool Party
Friday Night Party
Chairman's Gala
Board Dinner
Friday Night Party
Room Welcome Gifts, Lanyards, & General Session
Board Dinner Photo Booth
Chairman's Gala
Awards Breakfast
Pool Party
Golf Drink Stations
Convention Bags, Golf & Cornhole Tournaments & Scholarship Dinner
General Session
Saturday After Party
Chairman's Gala Wine Sponsor
Mobile App
Hotel Key Cards
Board Dinner
Fishing Tournament
Statewide Social
Convention Shirts & Beer Wall
Chairman's Gala
Chairman's Gala
Golf Carts
Board Dinner & Bar
Board Dinner & Bar
FDOT Round Table Luncheon
FDOT Round Table Luncheon
Beer Wall
Chairman's Gala & Pool Party - Cigars & Kegs
Board Dinner
Chairman's Gala
Scholarship Dinner
Board Dinner
Beer Wall
Coffee Breaks
Pool Party
Friday Night Party
Board Dinner
Chairman's Gala