Each year, WTS Colorado recognizes leaders and projects that have positively impacted our industry. Our award categories include Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Industry Leader of the Year, Member of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year, Employer of the Year, WTS Rosa Parks Diversity, and Innovative Transportation Solution of the Year.

The 2027 WTS Colorado Annual Awards Recognition Luncheon will be held in early 2027 (exact date and time TBD). Check back for more information on nominations and event details.

Please check out our 2026 Award and Scholarship Winners below:

2026 Award Winners:

• Woman of the Year: Nyssa Beach
• Man of the Year: Brad Doyle
• Industry Leader of the Year: Natriece Bryant
• Member of the Year: Lia Graklanoff
• Emerging Leader: Morgan Marion
• Employer of the Year: Denver International Airport (DEN) 
• Rosa Parks Diversity: Carl Green
• Innovative Transportation Solution: SIMSA 
• Innovative Transportation Solution: Mail Creek

2025-26 Scholarship Winners:

• WTS Colorado Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship: Fatemeh Ahmadipour
• WTS Colorado Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship: Anna Kramer
• WTS Colorado Trailblazer Scholarship for Graduate Students: Asmaa Romia
• WTS Colorado Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship: Emma DeBoer
• WTS Colorado Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates: Madisyn Bietz
• WTS Colorado Junior College/Trade School Scholarship: Thalia Garman
• WTS Colorado Future Forward Scholarship: Lydia Lynskey
• WTS Colorado Transportation YOU High School Scholarship: Enkh Turtogtokh
• WTS Colorado Trailblazer Scholarship for High School Students: McKenzie Hamilton