There are several award categories to choose from, including awards for individuals, organizations, and projects. Each category includes specific criteria, which should be addressed in your nomination information. An overview of the criteria for each category is outlined below.

All nominations must be submitted via the online forms below by 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Questions? Email the recognitions chair, Caitlin Smith, at [email protected].

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Member of the Year Online Form - Recognizes a WTS member who has made extraordinary contributions to the success of the organization

• Describe how your nominee has shown extraordinary commitment to the goals and growth of WTS
• Describe how your nominee has effectively promoted the reputation of WTS within the transportation industry
• Describe how your nominee has worked to strengthen communication between the local and national level, or between WTS chapters
• Describe how your nominee has done an outstanding job of revitalizing or expanding a chapter or any of its functions

Woman of the Year Online Form - Honors a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation

• Describe how your nominee has demonstrated that she is a leader in transportation and outline her outstanding contributions to the industry
• Describe how your nominee has directly contributed to the advancement of women and minorities through programs or opportunities in the transportation field
• Describe how your nominee has advanced the reputation and credibility of women in transportation through her own accomplishments and support of women in the industry

Honorable Ray LaHood Award Online Form - Recognizes a man who is a leader in transportation and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation

• Describe how your nominee has demonstrated that they are a leader in transportation and outline their outstanding contributions to the transportation industry
• Describe how your nominee has directly contributed to the advancement of women and minorities through programs or opportunities in the transportation field
• Describe how your nominee has led by example, sought out opportunities to advance and advocate for women in his own organization, and has actively ensured that women are able to compete for key positions of authority within that organization
• Describe how your nominee has advanced the reputation and credibility of women in transportation throughout his career

 

Citizen Transportation Advocate of the Year Online Form - Honors a citizen who exemplifies and upholds the purpose of the transportation community and its goals and objectives

• Describe your nominee’s actions and contributions to the Central Florida transportation community, including key elements of their efforts
• Provide examples of how your nominee successfully met and overcame challenges

Please note: This is a Central Florida Award only and is not eligible for WTS International consideration at this time.

 

Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award Online Form - An organization or individual that has significantly contributed to the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and multicultural awareness within their organization and the transportation industry

• Outline how your nominee has significantly contributed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness within their organization
• Describe how your nominee has significantly contributed to the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness within the transportation industry
• Describe how your nominee significantly contributed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness within a project or activity that supports the goals and mission of WTS
• Describe your nominee's extraordinary efforts and support of initiatives to facilitate professional opportunities for women and minorities

 

Employer of the Year Online Form - Honors an organization for recruiting, retaining and advancing women

• Describe the organization’s structure, including the number of women in executive and senior positions and those leading major initiatives
• Describe the career development plans and succession programs in place for women to advance within the organization
• Describe and provide examples of how the organization provides continuing education of its female employees through professional education, membership in professional organizations, or professional development opportunities
• Describe and provide example(s) of how the organization encourages female students to enter the transportation field by providing internship opportunities
• Describe and provide example(s) of how the organization supports WTS through memberships, sponsorships, and employee involvement at the local and international levels

 

Innovative Transportation Solutions Award Online Form - Salutes an innovative transportation project led by a woman

• Describe the purpose of the innovative transportation initiative, solution, project, or policy and how the project achieved its purpose, including the number of women involved
• Describe key elements of the project that are innovative and how the female project manager successfully implemented those elements
• Describe how the female project manager successfully met and overcame specific challenges

 

Harold W. Barley Regional Partnership Award Online Form - Honors an individual or organization that demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of the regional transportation network

• Describe how your nominee has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the regional transportation vision
• Describe the significance of your nominee's contributions to promoting and planning for a diverse regional transportation network which helps to shape the way people travel throughout Central Florida

Please note: This is a Central Florida Award only and is not eligible for WTS International consideration at this time.

 

All nominations must be submitted via the online form by 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Questions? Email the recognitions chair, Caitlin Smith, at [email protected].