WTS Columbus Annual Recognition Awards 

Congratulations to our 2020 award winners!

Member of the Year - Kendra Schenk, Burgess & Niple

Woman of the Year - Joanna Pinkerton, Central Ohio Transit Authority

Honorable Ray Lahood - Josh Conley, JMT

Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership - Dina Lopez, MORPC

Innovative Transportation Solutions Award - The Dublin Link managed by Megan O'Callaghan, City of Dublin

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Each year the Columbus Chapter honors professionals in our industry with six awards.  Applications are now open for 2021, and will be accepted through November 24, 2021.  Refer to the descriptions below for details about each award and to download an application!

 

Member of the Year

Acknowledges a WTS Columbus member who has made extraordinary contributions to the success of the organization.

Click Here for the 2021 application for Member of the Year

 

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.

Click Here for the 2021 application for Employer of the Year

 

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.

Click Here for the 2021 application for Innovation Transportation Solutions

 

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For questions, please contact Megan Valentine at megan.valentine@meadhunt.com.