WTS International, the association for the advancement of women in transportation, is adding a sixth award to its roster of annual award opportunities recognized throughout the transportation industry: The WTS Secretary Ray LaHood Award, which will be awarded to a man each year.
The new award, essentially a “man of the year” award, has been created to recognize men that have been key to WTS International’s efforts to attract, retain, and advance women in transportation. WTS has long called for men to take an active role in bringing more women to the industry and to help women achieve the highest levels of leadership.
“Who better to help us achieve the WTS mission—to build the future of transportation through the global advancement of women—than men?” said Marcia Ferranto, WTS president and chief executive officer. “When men make up 50% of WTS International’s membership, we will move the needle.”