Recognition Awards
Each year, WTS recognizes members, women, and employers who embody the WTS pursuit of transportation excellence through the achievement and success of women. Recognitions are nominated by membership and awarded across the following seven categories:
- Woman of the Year
- Member of the Year
- Ray LaHood Award
- Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award
- Employer of the Year
- Sponsor of the Year
- Innovative Transportation Solution
Congratulations to the 2023 recognition award winners:
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![Cathie Vick](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_small/public/2023-10/Cathie%20Vick.png?itok=8kwRdT-K)
Woman of the Year
Cathie Vick
Virginia Port Authority
Chief Development and Public Affairs
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![Savannah Kappeler](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_small/public/2023-10/S%20Kappeler.jpg?itok=FFjX6Yfm)
Member of the Year
Savannah Kappeler
Virginia Department of Transportation
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![RS&H](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_small/public/2023-10/RSH-Logo-blue.jpg?itok=DTHvhvRw)
Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award
RS&H, Inc.
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![Todd Lemasters](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_small/public/2023-10/Lemasters_Todd.jpg?itok=4uCn5ZLt)
Honorable Ray LaHood Award
Todd Lemasters, PE, CCM
HDR, Inc.
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![Alpha Corporation](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_small/public/2023-10/Alpha%20Corp.png?itok=w3rC5Q11)
Employer of the Year
Alpha Corporation
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![CDM Smith Smaller](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_small/public/2023-10/CDM%20Smith%20Smaller.jpg?itok=AnT8-Rdc)