Awards
WTS Philadelphia annually honors achievement in the industry at its popular Awards Dinner. The Chapter recognizes individuals, firms, agencies, and projects that have made extraordinary contributions to the regional transportation network. Student scholarships are also presented at this popular professional event. In years past, over $20,000 in educational grants have been allocated.
WTS Philadelphia is pleased to announce its 2021 Award Winners!
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Yassmin Gramian
Secretary of Transportation
PennDOT
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Jaclyn Whelan
Project Manager - Design
Conrail
DIVERSITY AWARD
Division of Aviation
City of Philadelphia
&
Carol Martsolf
Chief Learning Officer, Urban Engineers
Equity, Diversity + Inclusion Committee, WTS International
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Michael Baker International
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION AWARD
Rack 'Em Up
Philadelphia Parking Authority | WTS Philadelphia | oTIS | DVRPC | Philadelphia Fire Department | Office of Emergency Management
SECRETARY RAY LAHOOD AWARD
Carlton Williams
Commissioner, City of Philadelphia Streets Department
PHILADELPHIA AWARD
C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni
Founder & Chairman, Pennoni
Save the Date!
THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH
WTS Philadelphia's 2021 Awards Banquet
Crystal Tea Room | The Wanamaker Building
100 East Penn Square | 9th Floor
We look forward to celebrating our award winners in-person in the spring!
Note: The winning recipients from each WTS chapter may be submitted to WTS International for the International Awards presented at the Annual Conference.
For additional information or to get involved in our Awards & Recognition Committee, please contact our Committee Director, AnnMarie Vigilante, at Awards@WTSPhiladelphia.org.