WTS - St. Louis

WTS - St. Louis Attracting, Retaining, and Advancing Women in Transportation. WTS is helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry.

WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. It boasts more than 5,000 members - both men and women with 49 chapters representing cities and states in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Through its professional activities, networking opportunities, and unparalleled access to industry and government leaders, WTS is turning the glass ceiling into a career portal.

WTS St. Louis is pleased to recognize our Friend of the Gala Sponsor, whose support helps enhance the overall experience...
04/09/2026

WTS St. Louis is pleased to recognize our Friend of the Gala Sponsor, whose support helps enhance the overall experience of this year’s Scholarship & Awards Gala. We are grateful for your partnership and your commitment to our mission.

Thank you to our 2026 Friend of the Gala Sponsor:
Civil Design, Inc. (CDI)
EFK Moen, LLC
Horner & Shifrin, Inc.

A heartfelt thank‑you to all of our 2026 Gala sponsors. Your support makes this event possible, and we look forward to celebrating with you soon!

WTS St. Louis is honored to highlight our Scholarship Fund Sponsors, whose generosity directly supports the next generat...
04/08/2026

WTS St. Louis is honored to highlight our Scholarship Fund Sponsors, whose generosity directly supports the next generation of women pursuing careers in transportation. Their commitment helps us reduce financial barriers and empower students as they advance their education and leadership journeys.

Thank you to our 2026 Scholarship Fund Sponsors:
EFK Moen, LLC
TWM, Inc.

We look forward to celebrating with you at the 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala!

A big thank‑you to our Beverage Sponsor, GBA, for supporting the 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala. Your contribution helps...
04/07/2026

A big thank‑you to our Beverage Sponsor, GBA, for supporting the 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala. Your contribution helps us create a welcoming, celebratory atmosphere for everyone joining us this year.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to celebrating together!

We’re kicking off our Gala sponsor shoutouts by celebrating the organizations who help make this event possible — our Ta...
04/07/2026

We’re kicking off our Gala sponsor shoutouts by celebrating the organizations who help make this event possible — our Table Sponsors! Your partnership strengthens our mission to connect, advance and uplift women across the transportation industry. We’re grateful to have you at the table — literally and figuratively. 😊

Thank you to our 2026 Table Sponsors:
ABNA Corporation
Civil Design, Inc. (CDI)
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT)
HNTB
HDR
TWM, Inc.

We look forward to celebrating with you all at the 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala!

Our WTS chapter is proud to support the next generation of women leaders in transportation through our annual scholarshi...
03/20/2026

Our WTS chapter is proud to support the next generation of women leaders in transportation through our annual scholarships. These scholarships aim to empower and advance women by alleviating financial barriers and helping them pursue their educational and career goals within this exciting field.

With that, we are proud to highlight an outstanding student leader in our community. Today, we celebrate Brianna Schroeder, recipient of the 2026 Sharen D. Banks Memorial Scholarship!

Brianna’s dedication, curiosity, and commitment to shaping the future of transportation embody the spirit of this award and the legacy of Sharen D. Banks.

Join us in celebrating Brianna and all of our 2026 scholarship and award honorees at this year’s Gala.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggU37jFS.

Today, we’re proud to highlight an innovative project being honored at our 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala. Today, we cel...
03/19/2026

Today, we’re proud to highlight an innovative project being honored at our 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala. Today, we celebrate City of St. Louis' Transportation and mobility plan, recipient of the 2026 Innovative Transportation Solutions Award!

The Innovative Transportation Solutions Award honors an initiative, project, or policy led by women that demonstrates creativity, leadership, and meaningful impact within the transportation industry. This recognition highlights projects that showcase innovative approaches, thoughtful implementation, and the dedication of the women who led the effort — overcoming challenges and delivering solutions that move our region forward.

Congratulations to the City of St. Louis and CMT as the recipients of Innovative Solutions Award for the Transportation & Mobility Plan. Special acknowledgment to project leads Scott Ogilvie and Jacque Knight, AICP for their leadership on this project.

Join us in celebrating this achievement and all of our 2026 honorees at the Scholarship & Awards Gala. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggU37jFS.
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We’re excited to highlight one of this year’s honorees being recognized at our 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala. Today, we...
03/19/2026

We’re excited to highlight one of this year’s honorees being recognized at our 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala. Today, we celebrate HNTB, recipient of the Employer of the Year Award!

The Employer of the Year Award honors a business that actively supports WTS through membership, sponsorship, and employee involvement. Honorees demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing women in transportation by elevating women into executive and senior leadership roles, fostering career development and succession pathways, supporting professional development, and providing internship opportunities that help women enter and thrive in the industry.

Join us in celebrating this achievement and all of our 2026 honorees at the Scholarship & Awards Gala.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggU37jFS.
Ticket Sales end next week!

WTS- St. Louis is honored to spotlight Andrew Potthast, recipient of the 2026 Ray LaHood Award!The Ray LaHood Award hono...
03/18/2026

WTS- St. Louis is honored to spotlight Andrew Potthast, recipient of the 2026 Ray LaHood Award!

The Ray LaHood Award honors an individual who leads by example in advocating for women to compete for key positions in the transportation industry. Honorees demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing women and minorities through meaningful programs, opportunities, and mentorship, while making significant contributions to the industry as a whole.

Join us in recognizing Andy and all of this year’s honorees at the 2026 Scholarship & Awards Gala. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggU37jFS Registration ends next week!

WTS-St. Louis is honored to celebrate Nicole Adewale, LEED AP, recipient of the 2026 Rosa Parks Award! The Rosa Parks Aw...
03/18/2026

WTS-St. Louis is honored to celebrate Nicole Adewale, LEED AP, recipient of the 2026 Rosa Parks Award!

The Rosa Parks Award honors an individual, group, or organization that promotes diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness within their organization, within the Transportation industry, or within a project or activity that supports the goals and mission of WTS. The nominee's efforts and initiatives facilitate professional opportunities for women and minorities.

Come celebrate Nicole and all our other award winners at this year's Scholarship and Awards Gala. Sign up here! https://lnkd.in/ggU37jFS

Attending the 2026 TEAM conference in St. Louis next week? Meet up with WTS St. Louis and members from other chapters al...
03/06/2026

Attending the 2026 TEAM conference in St. Louis next week? Meet up with WTS St. Louis and members from other chapters alike at the Wednesday Evening Dinner Reception!

Grab some food and look out for the WTS table signs or stop by the HDR booth ( #43) to be directed. Not an official WTS member? No worries! Stop by to network with other transportation professionals passionate about advancing women in the industry.

This event is limited to those attending the TEAM Conference.

02/03/2026

2026 WTS St. Louis Local Chapter Awards - Call for Nominations!

Calling all St. Louis Chapter Members! The WTS St. Louis Chapter is now seeking nominations for the 2025 Recognition Awards that will be presented on April 16, 2026, at our Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner.

We would love to have at least one or two nominations from EACH chapter member. This is a great way to honor those who support transportation in our region, and to heighten awareness of WTS.

2026 WTS St. Louis Chapter Award Categories:
• Member of the Year
• Woman of the Year
• Employer of the Year
• Honorable Ray LaHood
• Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership
• Innovative Transportation Solutions

Please email nominations to Sara Nelson, [email protected] by 4:00 pm Friday, February 20. For each nomination made, please include a short reason why the nominee is deserving of the award!

The following summarizes each of the award categories.

Member of the Year: Honors a WTS member who has made extraordinary contributions to the goals and growth of WTS. This member promotes the reputation of WTS within the Transportation industry and revitalizes or expands a WTS Chapter or any of its functions.

Woman of the Year: Honors a woman who is a leader in transportation and makes an outstanding contribution to the Transportation industry. The nominee contributes to the advancement of women through programs or opportunities and advances the reputation and credibility of women in transportation.

Employer of the Year: Honors a business who support WTS through membership, sponsorship, and employee involvement. The nominee’s structure includes women in executive and senior positions leading initiatives. The structure must have career development and succession programs in place advancing women and must continue education programs and professional development support for women and provide internship opportunities supporting women entering the Transportation industry.

Ray LaHood Award: Honors a man that leads by example in advocating for women to compete for key positions. The nominee must contribute to the advancement of women and minorities through programs or opportunities and show outstanding contributions to the Transportation industry.

Rosa Parks Award: Honors an individual, group, or organization that promotes diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness within their organization, within the Transportation industry or within a project or activity that supports the goals and mission of WTS. The nominee efforts and initiatives facilitate professional opportunities for women and minorities.

Innovative Solutions: Honors an innovative transportation solution, i.e. an initiative, project, or policy lead by women. The nomination must exhibit key elements of the innovative transportation solution and how the female members successfully implemented these elements and overcame challenges to achieve its purpose.

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