Save the date for the 2026 Awards dinner on April 30th at 167 Events.

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Nominations for the 2026 Chapter Awards are closed! Voting will commence soon.

It is an amazing way to honor our chapter and those who embody the mission of WTS and to provide recognition of the importance of WTS in our transportation and industry-related community.  In addition to our yearly award categories, we are adding an Honorary Mentorship Award in celebration of our chapter’s 40th Anniversary and to commemorate someone who has had an influential role in supporting, guiding, and paving the way for the professional and personal growth of our WTS members! 

The 2026 WTS Greater Chicago Chapter award categories include the following:

· Woman of the Year (*Private Sector) - closed

· Honorable Ray LaHood Award (**Public Sector) - closed

· Member of the Year - closed

· Rosa Parks Diversity Award - closed

· Employer of the Year - closed

· Innovative Transportation Solutions Award - closed

· Honorary Mentorship Award - closed


Woman of the Year (Private Sector)*
To facilitate a more inclusive recognition of industry leaders and ensure that the contributions of both public and private sector women are recognized, we are strongly encouraging Private Sector nominations for the 2026 Woman of the Year award. We are planning to solicit Public Sector nominations in 2027.

Honorable Ray LaHood (Public Sector)**
To facilitate a more inclusive recognition of industry leaders and ensure that the contributions of both public and private sector men are recognized, we are strongly encouraging Public Sector nominations for the 2026 Honorable Ray LaHood award. We are planning to solicit Private Sector nominations in 2027.

Questions should be sent to the Recognitions Committee at [email protected].

Nominations should be submitted in a manner that upholds the integrity of the awards process. Campaigning for a nomination, soliciting endorsements, or pressuring others to submit on your behalf is not permitted. Please ensure all submissions are respectful, fact-based, and aligned with the award criteria. The committee reviews all nominations confidentially and expects the highest standards of professionalism from participants.