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Ray LaHood Award

The Ray LaHood Award honors the 2009-2013 U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary who, during his term, supported WTS International’s mission and accelerated the gender diversity issue toward more opportunities. The annual award is intended to honor a "man of the year," who has been key to advancing the WTS mission to attract, retain, and advance women in transportation

Previous Award Winners

2017

Jeff Southard, VTCA

2019

Rick Walton, VDOT

2023

Todd Lemasters, PE, CCM, HDR, Inc.