National Asphalt Pavement Association Annually, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) awards companies who strive for excellence, demonstrate environmental stewardship, complete quality jobs, innovative safety practices and community outreach. Top National Award for Quality in Asphalt Paving The Sheldon G. Hayes award is for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement. The award, bestowed annually since 1971, recognizes the country’s highest quality highway pavements. Lindy Paving Inc. and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation – District 11 were nam...