Women Leaders Awards

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The Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction Awards honor “extraordinary efforts of individuals, companies and public agencies that have demonstrated leadership and dedication to innovation in the transportation construction field as well as the promotion of women leaders within the industry.”  Awards are presented in four categories.

The Ethel Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award

Named after Ethel Birchland, who served as ARTBA’s executive director from 1924 to 1928, this award is given to at least one woman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and long-term service in the transportation design and construction industry’s public or private sectors. Particular focus is given to the individual’s dedication to the advancement of innovation and other women leaders.

The Glass Hammer Award

It is given annually to at least one company in the transportation construction industry that has innovative programs and activities directed at successfully promoting women leaders within their organization. Extra credit is given to those firms that also promote women leadership within the associations and community organizations they financially support.

The Future Industry Spotlight Award

Self-nominations are preferred for this category. The award is given annually to bring national industry attention to at least one women student enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at a U.S. college or university who have thus far achieved an outstanding academic record and demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills within and outside the academic environment. Candidates may be pursuing a degree in any discipline germane to the business of transportation design and construction.

Excellence in Academia Award

This award is given annually to at least one woman in academia or a research institution who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, mentorship and significant educational and/or research contributions in the transportation industry.