2012 Columbus Chapter Annual Awards
During our Annual Meeting on February 8th, the 2012 Annual Awards were presented.
The Ohio Department of Transportation was awarded the Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award for their mentoring program. This award was accepted by Megan Blackford and Marlise Wicker.
The Innovative Transportation Solution Award was presented to How We Roll for their inventive bicycle education program presented on the Ohio State Campus. Heather Bowden and Meredith Joy accepted the award.
Beth Meek, a Senior Engineer at S&ME, received the Member of the Year Award for her work as the Director of Membership.
The Woman of the Year Award was presented to Sandy Doyle-Ahern, Executive Vice President at EMH&T.
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WTS Columbus Scholarships:
Our chapter's scholarships were awarded to three Ohio students.
Morgan Hunter, a senior from The Ohio State University majoring in Civil Engineering received the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates. Morgan has served a number of volunteer organizations, has traveled to El Salvador to work with Engineers with Borders, and has an internship with TranSystems.
The Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship was awarded to Adena Kass from the University of Cincinnati. Adena, who has an interest in transit planning, is pursuing a master’s degree in Community Planning.
Maria Ramirez-Bernal was selected for the President's Legacy Scholarship for Graduates. Maria, a student with a planning degree that has demonstrated interest in transportation and excellent leadership potential, will be graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
WTS Columbus congratulates these bright and talented young women in their achievements!
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