WTS 2015 RECOGNITION AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations must be received by COB, August 10, 2015
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
July 2015
TO:
WTS-DC Chapter Members
FROM: Kate Lefkowitz and Waiching Wong, Recognitions Co-Chairs WTS-DC 15’
WTS-DC is now seeking nominations for the 2015 Recognition Awards. The winning award
nominations from each WTS chapter will be submitted to WTS International for the International
Awards presented at the Annual Conference. We are proud to recognize the WTS-DC Rosa Parks
Diversity Leadership Award winner of 2015, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, who
received the WTS International Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership award of the year.
We encourage all members to consider a full range of potential nominees for the categories.
Submitting a nomination is a great way to honor those who support our organization and its goals,
and to heighten awareness of WTS in the transportation community.
For 2015, the awards are:
WTS-DC Member of the Year
WTS-DC Woman of the Year
WTS-DC Employer of the Year
WTS-DC Diversity Leadership Award
WTS-DC Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
 WTS International Secretary Ray LaHood Award (Man of the Year)
Nominations are due to Kate Lefkowitz (klefkowitz@camsys.com) no later than 5:00 pm
EST on August 10, 2015.
The following summarizes each of the award categories; however, please refer to the specific
criteria that must be addressed in your nomination (forms provided):
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: Honors an organization (company, non-profit, association or government
agency) for recruiting, retaining and advancing women.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award: Honors an individual(s) or organization(s) 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: This award salutes an innovative transportation
project led by a woman.
Secretary Ray LaHood Award (Man of the Year): This category is designed to reach out beyond
our membership to honor a man who is an outstanding role model and advocate for women in
transportation.
Note: Depending on the qualifications of our nominees, not all award categories are necessarily
recognized annually by the Chapter, or forwarded to WTS International.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Use the attached nomination forms to submit the nominations. Please provide an overview
of the nominee’s background and experience in the “introduction” section. Then describe how the
candidate meets each individual criteria. The nomination cannot exceed two single-sided pages in
length. Any pages beyond the second page will NOT be included in the ballot.
2. Submit one nomination for one person, company, or project for each award category. Sample
nomination forms are included.
3. The nomination must be typed and saved as a Word document.
4. Make sure your own (nominating) contact information appears on each form submitted.
5. Please e-mail your nominations by Monday, August 10, 2015 to Kate Lefkowitz,
klefkowitz@camsys.com
AWARD CRITERIA
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.)
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
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.
NOTE: Members of the International Board of Directors should not be considered for Member
of the Year merely because they have made significant current contributions to their local
chapters.
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 - This award honors an organization (company, non-profit, association or
government agency) for recruiting, retaining and advancing women. Selections shall be based on
the following criteria:
1. An organization that includes women in executive and senior positions and leading major
initiatives.
2. An organization that has career development plans and succession programs in place for
women to advance within the organization.
3. An organization that provides continuing development for its female employees through:
a. Professional education
b. Professional organizations
c. Professional development opportunities
4. An organization that encourages women students to enter the transportation field by providing
internship opportunities.
5. An organization that supports WTS through memberships, sponsorships, and employee
involvement at the local and international levels.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
The 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. A description of 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 achieve its purpose.
Secretary Ray LaHood Award
1. A man who is a leader in transportation and has made an outstanding contribution to the
transportation industry.
2. A man who has directly contributed toward the advancement of women and minorities through
programs or opportunities in the transportation field.
3. A man who has led by example, seeking out opportunities to advance and advocate for women in
his own organization, and who has actively ensured that women are able to compete for key
positions of authority within that organization.
4. A man who through his career achievements and support of women in the industry has advanced
the reputation and credibility of women in transportation.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
WTS INTERNATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Nominee:
Title:
Company:
Introduction
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
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
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Member of the Year Nominee’s Name:
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 the
chapter or any of its functions
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
WTS INTERNATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Nominee:
Title:
Company:
Introduction
A woman who is a leader in transportation and has made an outstanding
contribution to the transportation industry
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, mailto:klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
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Woman of the Year
Nominee’s Name:
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 submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
WTS INTERNATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Company/Organization Nominee:
Introduction
Describe the organization’s structure, including the number of women in
executive and senior positions and those leading major initiatives
Specify the career development plans and succession programs the
organization has in place for women to advance within the organization
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
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Employer of the Year Nominee’s Name:
Describe and provide example(s) of how the organization provides continuing
development for its female employees
Describe how the organization encourages women 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
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
WTS INTERNATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
WTS ROSA PARKS DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Nominee:
Contact Name (if nominee is company):
Title (if nominee is individual):
Introduction
Exhibiting extraordinary efforts or initiatives in facilitating professional
opportunities for women and minorities.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
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Diversity Award
Nominee’s Name
_____________________
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.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
WTS INTERNATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AWARD
Nominee:
Title (if nominee is not a company):
Company (if nominee is not a company):
Introduction
Describe the purpose of the transportation initiative, solution, project or policy
and the number of women involved from initiation to completion
Identify the key elements of the project and how the female project manager
successfully implemented those elements
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
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Innovative transportation
_________________________________________
Solutions
Nominee’s Name:
Illustrate how the female project manager successfully met and overcame
challenges
Explain how the project achieved its purpose
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
WTS INTERNATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
Secretary Ray LaHood Award
Nominee:
Title (if nominee is not a company):
Company (if nominee is not a company):
Introduction
Directly contributed toward the advancement of women and minorities
through programs or opportunities in the transportation field.
Led by example, seeking out opportunities to advance and advocate for
women in his own organization, and who has actively ensured that women
are able to compete for key positions of authority within that organization.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.
Please submit this nomination form by Monday, August 10, 2015 by 5 pm eastern time to Kate
Lefkowitz, klefkowitz@camsys.com
Through career achievements and support of women in the industry has
advanced the reputation and credibility of women in transportation.
www.wtsinternational.org
WTS is dedicated to excellence in transportation through the achievement and success of women.