GOLD

Woman of the Year Award

Awards Criteria

Leader in transportation & made outstanding contribution to transportation industry.
Directly contributed towards advancement of women & minorities through programs/opportunities in transportation field.
Career advancements & supports women in industry which has advanced reputations & credibility of women in transportation.

Past Recipients

2014 Beth Ann Ray, Austin Chamber of Commerce
2015 Linda Watson, CapMetro
2016 Lisa Loftus-Otway, Research Engineer Scientist Associate at the UT Center for Transportation Research
2017 Ashley McLain, Principal at Cox McLain Environmental Consulting
2019 Dee Anne Heath, Director of External Affairs for the CTRMA
2020 Shari Cannon-Mackey, Section Manager at Burnes & McDonell

Past Recipients

2021 Jackie Nirenberg, CapMetro/Project Connect Team
2022 Commissioner Cynthia Long, Williamson County
2023 Laura Ryan, Chief Strategy Officer at IDEA Auto Group
2024 Marisabel Ramthun
2025 Caroline Mays, Director of Planning and Modal Programs at TxDOT