Chapter Recognition Awards

The WTS Atlanta Chapter has an annual WTS Atlanta Chapter Recognition Awards Program where honorees are recognized at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon.

Recognition Award Categories:

• Employer of the Year: Recognizes a public, private, non-profit, or association employer for recruiting, retaining, and advancing women. 
• Honorable Ray LaHood Award (Man of the Year): Recognizes a man who is a leader in the transportation industry and has directly contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.
• Innovative Transportation Solutions Award: Recognizes a project or service that has supported one or more key community values, such as improved accessibility to services, employment, or other opportunities. The project or service should have also made a positive impact in the lives of its users. 
• Member of the Year: Recognizes a WTS member who has made extraordinary contributions to the success of the organization. 
• Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award: Recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant contributions in promoting diversity and cultural awareness within their organization, the transportation industry, or in a project or activity that supports the goals and mission of WTS. 
• Woman of the Year: Honors a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation. 

We are currently accepting nominations for 2026. Past winners are listed below for reference.  If you have any questions or need to provide supporting documentation for any submissions, please email [email protected] or [email protected].