WTS International Recognition Awards

Each year, WTS International honors individuals and organizations that embody its mission to advance women in transportation. These awards celebrate excellence, leadership, diversity, and advocacy across all sectors of the industry.

2026 Recognition Award Recipients

Mary Peters Inspirational Leader Award

The Mary Peters Inspirational Leader Award recognizes transportation leaders whose careers reflect transformative leadership, service and a sustained commitment to advancing transportation and promoting women in the industry — values exemplified by former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, who was the first recipient of the award in 2019.

Paula Hammond, Chair, WTS International Board of Directors 2020-2022; National Transportation Market Leader, WSP

Woman of the Year

The Woman of the Year Award honors a remarkable leader in the transportation industry whose vision, dedication, and impact have advanced both the ﬁeld and the role of women within it. Recipients exemplify excellence in their profession while championing opportunities that elevate women and strengthen their presence in transportation.

Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner, New York State Department of Transportation

Member of the Year

The Member of the Year Award honors a WTS member who shows extraordinary commitment to the goals and growth of WTS. This member promotes the reputation of WTS within the Transportation industry and revitalizes or expands a WTS Chapter.

Steph Bogue, Vice President, WTS Connecticut; Transportation Engineer and Professional Development Manager, HNTB

Employer of the Year

The Employer of the Year Award celebrates an organization that exempliﬁes WTS’s mission by supporting women’s advancement at every level. This award honors companies and agencies that demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, leadership development, and active involvement with WTS International.

HDR, Inc.

Innovative Transportation Solutions Award

The Innovative Transportation Solution Award recongizes key elements of a project, transportation initiative, solution or policy led by a female project manager.

Valley Metro, South Central/Downtown Hub Light Rail Extension Project – Phoenix, AZ

Rosa Parks Diversity Award

Named in honor of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, this award recognizes an individual or organization that exempliﬁes a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and multicultural awareness in transportation. The award celebrates those whose work breaks barriers, builds bridges, and creates professional pathways for women and minorities.

Angela Berry-Roberson, Principal Advisor & CEO, ABR Advisory Consultants, LLC

Honorable Ray LaHood Award

Named after former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, this award honors a man who embodies WTS’s mission by actively advocating for the advancement of women in transportation. The award recognizes male leaders who have opened doors, mentored emerging professionals, and ensured that women have equal opportunities to thrive in leadership roles.

Randy Clarke, General Manager & CEO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
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