2025 Annual Convention

July 31st - August 3rd

Waldorf Astoria Orlando
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, Florida 32821
(407) 597-5500

Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, Florida 32821
(407) 597-3600

The FTBA room block is full. We do not anticipate any openings. Attendees are encouraged to book outside the block directly with either Convention hotel.

Do NOT call the hotels regarding FTBA room block reservations, they are not able to make changes or book rooms on the FTBA block at this time. You must reserve block 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 2025 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 Waldorf Astoria | Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando from July 31st through August 3rd for our Annual Convention!

View the schedule
here.

Online Early Bird Registration Fees:
Member Registration – $1,275
Member Guest Registration – $575
Non-Member Registration – $1,725
Children 5 to 12 – $325

Early Bird Prices end June 12th!

Online Registration Fees after June 12th:
Member Registration – $1,375
Member Guest Registration – $675
Non-Member Registration – $1,825
Children 5 to 12 – $325
Friday Morning Breakfast – $175

The online registration window closes on July 10th at midnight!

On-Site Registration Fees:

Member Registration – $1,650
Member Guest Registration – $725
Non-Member Registration – $2,275
Children 5 to 12 – $350
Friday Morning Breakfast – $225

Refund Policy: Full registration refunds will be given until June 12th. 50% registration refunds will be given until July 17th. Following July 17th, no refunds will be allowed. Activity fees are non-refundable.


The following activities will be available at the convention for an additional fee. To secure your spot, please add the activity to your cart during checkout. Please note that all activity fees are non-refundable.

Golf Tournament: Saturday Morning – $325
Golf will be a four-man scramble played at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club. Breakfast, golf, and 2 drink tickets are included. Email Heather Hudson at hhudson@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 – $375
Offsite bass fishing at Lake Toho in Kissimmee. Shuttle and breakfast included. Pairing requests can be made on the registration form. Requests cannot be guaranteed. We are limited to 2 people per boat. All participants are required to have a current Florida fishing license. Licenses can be purchased online here or by calling 888-FISH-FLORIDA. Once this event is full, you can be placed on a waiting list by contacting Heather Hudson at hhudson@ftba.com. Once purchased, this item cannot be refunded.

The FTBA room block is full. We do not anticipate any openings. Attendees are  encouraged to book outside the block directly with either Convention hotel.

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

Award Orders

Safety Awards:
Requirements (must be verified on the company's Jan.-Dec. 2024 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

Click here to apply online by June 20, 2025.

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.

2025 Safety Excellence Award winners can be viewed 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.

2025 DBE Award winners can be viewed 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.

2025 Best in Construction Awards can be viewed here!

Contact Angela Small at asmall@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. Weare 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 28th. 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, Convention Koozies, & Children's Party
Pool Party & Golf Tournament Trophy & Prize
Saturday After Party
Pool Party
Convention Badges
Convention Bags
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 Towels
Golf Beverage Carts
Chairman's Gala
Golf & Cornhole Tournaments & Scholarship Dinner
General Session
Saturday After Party
Gala Wine
Mobile App
Hotel Key Cards
Board Dinner
Fishing Tournament
Statewide Social
Board Dinner
Convention Shirts & Beer Wall
Chairman's Gala
Welcome Reception Signature Drink
Golf Carts
Board Dinner & Bar
Board Dinner & Bar
FDOT Round Table Luncheon
FDOT Round Table Luncheon
FDOT Round Table Luncheon & Beer Wall
Chairman's Gala & Pool Party - Cigars & Kegs
Keynote Speaker & Board Dinner
Chairman's Gala
Scholarship Dinner
Board Dinner
Beer Wall
Coffee Breaks
Pool Party
Friday Night Party
Board Dinner
Chairman's Gala
Golf and Fishing Breakfast