Puget Sound Chapter Award Nominations
WTS Puget Sound is now seeking nominations for the 2014/2015 Recognition Awards. The awards are:
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WTS Puget Sound Member of the Year
WTS Puget Sound Woman of the Year
WTS Puget Sound Employer of the Year (Small Organization & Large Organization)
WTS Puget Sound Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award
WTS Puget Sound Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
Nominations must be emailed to wtspugetsound@gmail.com no later than 8:00 pm Pacific time on Monday
January 5, 2015.
The following summarizes each of the award categories; however, please refer to the specific criteria that must be
addressed in your nomination, which is included at the end of the memo. Please note WTS International issued
revised guidelines for the 2014/2015 awards for two categories, Employer of the Year and Innovative
Transportation Solutions. Please review carefully before submitting your nominations.
Member of the Year:
Recognizes a WTS member who has made extraordinary contributions to the success of
the organization.
Woman of the Year:
Honors a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the
advancement of women and minorities in transportation.
*Employer of the Year – Small Organization:
Recognizes a business or agency with less than 100 total
employees worldwide for its support of the goals and purpose of
WTS. Please see new guidelines below.
*Employer of the Year – Large Organization:
Recognizes a business or agency with 100 or more total
employees worldwide for its support of the goals and purpose of
WTS. Please see new guidelines below.
Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award:
Honors an individual, group, or organization that has made
significant contributions in promoting diversity and cultural
awareness within their organization, the transportation industry,
or in a project or activity that supports the goals and mission of
WTS.
Innovative Transportation Solutions Award:
Honors an innovative transportation project or service led by a
woman that improves the quality of life for its users and the
community. Please see new guidelines below.
* Both the Small Firm and Large Firm winners will be recognized at the gala. The Selection Committee will choose one of the award
winners to be considered for the WTS International Employer of the Year Award.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Use the attached summary nomination form to submit the nominations. This summary will serve as
the nomination. Supplemental information pages may run more than one page.
2. The nomination must be typed and saved as a WORD document in 12-point TIMES NEW ROMAN
font. PDF files and marketing documents will not be accepted.
3. Please email your nominations to wtspugetsound@gmail.com, by 8:00 p.m. on January 5, 2015.
SCHEDULE
January 5, 2015
Deadline to submit nominations to wtspugetsound@gmail.com
January 9, 2015
Nominations provided to the Selection Committee
January 23, 2015
Selection Committee has decided the winners
February 2, 2015
Winners notified
2015 Gala (TBD)
Presentation of Awards at Puget Sound Chapter’s Scholarship and Awards Gala!
If you have any questions, please contact WTS Puget Sound at wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
This year’s Awards Co-Chairs are Hannah Baweja (HDR) and Erin Slayton (HDR)
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
AWARD CRITERIA
The nomination process requires two submissions: a one-page summary and awards criteria supplemental
information, which can be multiple pages. The one-page summary of the nominee will serve as the actual
nomination.
Member of the Year
This award acknowledges a WTS member who has made extraordinary contributions to the success of the
organization. Selection shall be based on the following criteria:
1. A member who has shown an extraordinary commitment to the goals and growth of WTS by working
effectively in support of WTS goals. (Identify activities.)
2. A member who has promoted the reputation of WTS within the transportation industry. (Include an
explanation describing how and what was done.)
3. A member who has worked effectively to strengthen communication between local and international WTS
levels or between chapters.
4. A member who has done an outstanding job of revitalizing or expanding a chapter or any of its functions.
Please note that nominee must have an active WTS International membership. Current members of the
International Board of Directors should not be considered for Member of the Year.
Woman of the Year
This category is designed to reach out beyond our membership to honor a woman who is an outstanding role
model in transportation. Selection shall be based on the following criteria:
1. A woman who is a leader in transportation and has made an outstanding contribution to the transportation
industry.
2. A woman who has directly contributed toward the advancement of women and minorities through programs
or opportunities in the transportation field.
3. A woman who through her career achievements and support of women in the industry has advanced the
reputation and credibility of women in transportation.
Employer of the Year (Small Organization & Large Organization)
This award honors an organization (company, non-profit, association or government agency) for recruiting,
retaining and advancing women. Applications/nominations for Employer of the Year should include the
following:
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
1. Describe the organization’s structure, including the number of women in executive and senior positions and
those leading major initiatives.
2. Specify the career development plans and succession programs the organization has in place for women to
advance within the organization.
3. Describe and provide example(s) of how the organization provides continuing development for its female
employees through:
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Professional education
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Professional organizations
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Professional development opportunities
4. Describe and provide example(s) of how the organization encourages women students to enter the
transportation field by providing internship opportunities.
5. Describe and provide example(s) of how the organization supports WTS through memberships, sponsorships,
and employee involvement at the local and international levels.
WTS Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award
The WTS Diversity Award recognizes either an organization(s) or individual(s). Selection should be based on:
1. Exhibiting extraordinary efforts or initiatives in facilitating professional opportunities for women and
minorities.
2. Contributing significantly to promoting diversity, inclusion and multi-cultural awareness within their
organization, the transportation industry, or in a project or activity that supports the goals and mission of
WTS.
Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
This award salutes an innovative transportation project led by a woman. Applications/nominations for the
Innovative Transportation Solutions award should include the following:
1. Describe the purpose of the transportation initiative, solution, project or policy and the number of women
involved from initiation to completion.
2. Identify the key elements of the project and how the female project manager successfully implemented those
elements.
3. Illustrate how the female project manager successfully met and overcame challenges.
4. Explain how the project achieved its purpose.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
WTS Member of the Year
Nomination SUMMARY FORM (1 page Limit)
Nominee:
Title:
Company:
Describe why this nominee deserves to win.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
WTS Member of the Year
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (May be more than 1 page)
Nominee:
A member who has shown extraordinary commitment to the goals and growth of WTS
A member who has promoted the reputation of WTS within the transportation industry
A member who has worked effectively to strengthen communication between local and national levels or
between chapters
A member who has done an outstanding job of revitalizing or expanding a chapter or any of its functions
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Nomination SUMMARY FORM (1 page Limit)
Nominee:
Title:
Company:
Describe why this nominee deserves to win.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (May be more than 1 page)
Nominee:
A woman who is a leader in transportation and has made an outstanding contribution to the transportation
industry
A woman who has directly contributed toward the advancement of women and minorities through
programs or opportunities in the transportation field
A woman who through her career advancements and support of women in the industry has advanced the
reputation and credibility of women in transportation
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Nomination SUMMARY FORM (1 page Limit)
Company/Organization Nominee:
___Small Organization
___Large Organization # of Employees: _____________
Describe why this nominee deserves to win.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (May be more than 1 page)
Company/Organization Nominee:
An organization that has enhanced the transportation industry through its commitment to excellence and
quality in its services or products
An organization with an outstanding record of affirmative action in hiring and promoting at all
employment levels
An organization that supports continuing education of its employees
An organization that encourages women students to enter the transportation field by providing internship
opportunities
An organization that has supported WTS
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
WTS ROSA PARKS DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Nomination SUMMARY FORM (1 page Limit)
Nominee:
Contact Name (if nominee is company):
Title (if nominee is individual):
Describe why this nominee deserves to win.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
WTS ROSA PARKS DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (May be more than 1 page)
Nominee:
Exhibiting extraordinary efforts or initiatives in facilitating professional opportunities for women and
minorities.
Contributing significantly to promoting diversity, inclusion and multi-cultural awareness within their
organization, the transportation industry, or in a project or activity that supports the goals and mission of
WTS.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AWARD
Nomination SUMMARY FORM (1 page Limit)
Nominee:
Title (if nominee is not a company):
Company (if nominee is not a company):
Describe why this nominee deserves to win.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AWARD
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (May be more than 1 page)
Nominee:
Describe an outstanding local project or service led by a woman whose transportation element has
contributed to the success of the initiative.
A project or service that supports one or more key community values, such as improved accessibility to key
services, employment, or other opportunities.
A project or service that has overcome obstacles to build its project or provide its service.
A project or service that has made a difference in the lives of its users.
Please make sure nominations are saved as a Word document and in 12-point Times New Roman font. Submit your
nomination forms by Monday January 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm Pacific time to wtspugetsound@gmail.com.