Chapter Awards
WTS Columbus Annual Recognition Awards
Nominations for the WTS Columbus 2025 Recognition Awards are OPEN! Each year the Columbus Chapter honors professionals in our industry with six awards. Refer to the descriptions below for additional details about each award.
Applications are due Friday, August 22, 2025!
Member of the Year
Acknowledges a WTS Columbus member who has made extraordinary contributions to the success of the organization.
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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.
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Honorable Ray Lahood (Man of the Year)
Recognizes a male WTS Columbus member who is a leader in the transportation industry and has contributed to the advancement of women in transportation.
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Employer of the Year
Honors an organization (company, non-profit association, or government agency) for recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in transportation.
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Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award
Honors an individual, group, or organization that has made significant contributions in promoting diversity and cultural awareness within their organization, the transportation industry, project, or activity that supports the goals and mission of WTS.
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Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
Salutes the creative work of an innovative transportation project or service led by a woman.
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For questions, please contact Natalie Sakian at [email protected]
Congratulations to our 2024 award winners!
Member of the Year - Caroline Wong, DLZ
Woman of the Year - Eliza Pendexter, Burgess and Niple
Employer of the Year - JMT
Honorable Ray LaHood - James Young, City of Columbus Department of Public Service
Innovative Transportation Solutions Award - Gina Balsamo, Carpenter Marty Transportation, Renner Road-Trabue Road-McKinley Avenue Corridor Mobility Study