Recognition Awards
We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Chapter Awards!
Applications are due by October 29th.
A nomination is an amazing way to honor those who embody the mission of WTS and to provide recognition of the importance of WTS in our transportation community. Nomination forms are available to download and access by clicking the titles below.
- Woman of the Year (*Public Sector)
- Honorable Ray LaHood Award (**Private Sector)
- Member of the Year
- Rosa Parks Diversity Award
- Employer of the Year
- Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
*To facilitate a more inclusive recognition of industry leaders and ensure that the contributions of both public and private sector women are recognized, we are strongly encouraging Public Sector nominations for the 2025 Woman of the Year award. We are planning to solicit Private Sector nominations in 2026.
**To facilitate a more inclusive recognition of industry leaders and ensure that the contributions of both public and private sector men are recognized, we are strongly encouraging Private Sector nominations for the 2025 Honorable Ray LaHood award. We are planning to solicit Public Sector nominations in 2026.
Nominations should be sent to the Recognitions Committee at [email protected].
2024 WTS Greater Chicago Award Winners
Woman of The Year
Eileen Chin
President, CEO, | R.M. Chin & Asociates, Inc.
Member of The Year
Kim Jarosz, P.E.
Project Engineer | Parsons
Member of The Year
Jane Wilberding, AICP
Senior Mobility Manager | HNTB
Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership
Katanya Raby
Greening America's Cities Fellow |
Bezos Earth Fund at Chicago Community Trust
Honorable Ray LaHood Award
Chris Snyder, P.E.
Senior Project Manager | Benesch
Employer of the Year
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways