We are thrilled to announce Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts Karyn Polito as recipient of this year's WTS-Boston Leadership Award.  The annual award winner is recognized as a woman who is a leader in transportation and has made significant contributions to the Transportation Industry, who contributes toward the advancement of women and minorities through programs or opportunities in the transportation field; and/or a woman who, through her career achievements and support of women in the industry, has advanced the reputation and credibility of women in transportation.  The Lieutenant Governor will receive this year's award at an invitation-only breakfast event on April 27, 2022.  Invitations have been sent separately.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
7:30am - 9:00am
Revere Hotel Boston Common (In-Person)
Invitation Only Event

Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito was sworn in for a second term as the 72nd Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on January 3, 2019, after a first term focused on moving Massachusetts forward through bipartisan, results-driven leadership.
 
Since taking office with Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito has visited and partnered with leadership in all 351 of the Commonwealth's cities and towns, signing Community Compact agreements with every municipality on more than 800 smarter ways to deliver services. Additionally, under her leadership, the Seaport Economic Council has directed more focus and support to helping coastal communities address their unique challenges and economic opportunities.

Lieutenant Governor Polito has worked closely with local officials to encourage housing production through the Housing Choice Initiative, improve roadways, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, pathways, and intersections through the Complete Streets program, and invest in on-the-ground, proactive projects to address climate change impacts through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program.

As co-chair of the STEM Advisory Council, Lieutenant Governor Polito has encouraged further opportunities in STEM education to inspire more students to get involved in these important fields and better connect them to good careers.
 
As chair of the Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Lieutenant Governor Polito and a diverse team of professionals have brought innovative approaches to combating domestic violence.
 
Lieutenant Governor Polito is a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury where she owns and operates a commercial real estate development firm and lives with her husband, Stephan M. Rodolakis, and their two children.

Please direct questions to Kate Maker at [email protected] or 617-549-6078.