# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: All Roads Lead to Los Angeles-Connecting People, Places, and Possibilities - Secure your sponsorships and tickets before they are sold out!About this EventJoin WTS-LA for the 2026 Scholarships & Awards Gala - All Roads Lead to Los Angeles - Connecting People, Places, and Possibilities! Join us at our largest event of the year where we provide scholarships to students, and celebrate award winners!InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90017Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 5PMReception: 5:00-6:00 PMDinner and Awards Presentation: 6:00-9:00 PMREGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP DEADLINESPurchase your sponsorships and tables early before they sell out!• 8/31/26: Early-bird ticket and table registrations end• 10/30/26: Sponsorship registrations end• 10/30/26: Regular ticket and table registrations endIf paying by check, register first by using code: WTS-CHECK. An invoice will be sent once order is received.Consider sponsoring a student to attend the Gala by registering with the Buy 1 - Give 1 ticket types! WTS will reach out to students on your behalf to attend the Gala.2026 AWARD WINNERS:Woman of the Year: LaShawn King Gilllspie, Foothill TransitLois Cooper “Going the Distance”: Stephanie Wiggins, MetroHonorable Ray LaHood: Eugene D. Seroka, Port of Los AngelesMember of the Year: Rashanda Davis, MetroRosa Parks Diversity Leadership: The SEED School of Los AngelesEmployer of the Year: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)Innovative Transportation Project: Foothill Transit’s Mt. San Antonio College Transit CenterEducator of the Year: Dr. Yongping Zhang, Cal Poly PomonaCONFIRMED VIPS ATTENDING:Andre Colaiace, Access LABeverly Kenworthy, California High Speed RailDavid Libatique, Port of Los AngelesDina Aryan-Zahlan, Port of Los AngelesErica Calhoun, Port of Los AngelesGloria Roberts, CaltransGreg Farr, CaltransKelly Ewing Toledo, Caltrans D7Commissioner Lee Wililiams, Port of Los AngelesRandy Johnson, Access LARoxana Javid, USCTheresa Dau-Ngo, Port of Long BeachTom Gazsi, Port of Los AngelesStephanie Magnien Rockwell, Port of Los AngelesCommissioner Yolanda De La Torre, Port of Los AngelesGALA SPONSORSHIPSSponsorships support scholarships and bring visibility to your firm. Act quickly - they are expected to sell out.Sponsorship Opportunities:Keynote Sponsor ($7,000)• Introduction of Keynote Speaker• 1 seat at dignitary table with Keynote Speaker• 3 tickets to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Full page digital ad (7.75 x 7.75 inches)Reception Sponsor ($5,000) - SOLD OUT! Thank you, GFT!• Includes logo on cocktail napkin• 2 tickets to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Full page digital ad (7.75 x 7.75 inches)Wine Sponsor (2 available, $5,000 each)• Recognition of sponsorship at each table• 2 tickets to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Full page digital ad (7.75 x 7.75 inches)Photobooth Sponsor ($4,000)• Recognition of sponsorship at photobooth• Logo on photos• 2 tickets to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Half page digital ad (3.75 x 5.75 inches)Party Favor Sponsor ($4,000)• Recognition of sponsorship at each table• 2 tickets to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Half page digital ad (3.75 x 5.75 inches)Dessert Sponsor ($3,000) - SOLD OUT! Thank you, HNTB• Recognition of sponsorship at each table• 1 ticket to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Quarter page digital ad (3.75 x 3.75 inches)Floral Centerpiece (2 available, $3,000 each)• Recognition of sponsorship at each table• 1 ticket to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Quarter page digital ad (3.75 x 3.75 inches)Program Sponsor ($3,000)• Program card and digital program cover recognition• 1 ticket to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Quarter page digital ad (3.75 x 3.75 inches)Media Sponsor ($3,000) - SOLD OUT! Thank you, Costin Public Outreach Group!• 4 ticket to the gala• Logo/company recognition on program, eblasts, and signage• Script recognition• Quarter page digital ad (3.75 x 3.75 inches)Digital ad sponsorships are available for:Half page ($450, 3.75 x 5.75 inches)Quarter page ($225, 3.75 x 3.75 inches)SBE quarter page ($200, 3.75 x 3.75 inches)To be included in the digital program, a PDF of the ad must be received by 10/30/26 to AwardsDinner@wtsla.org and Communications@wtsla.org.TABLE SPONSORSHIPS - THANK YOU!Public Sector:Access ServicesCalifiornia High-Speed Rail AuthorityFoothill Transit x3LA Metro x2Port of Los Angeles x2SCAGPrivate Sector:HDR Engineering, Inc.HNTBJacobsMott MacDonaldParsons Transportation GroupPsomasSUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIPSWine and Whiskey Boutique: To donate wine or whiskey to our Wine and Whiskey Boutique, please contact WTS-LA Gala Co-Chairs Aliz Horvath and Renee Battung at AwardsDinner@wtsla.org by October 30, 2026.Silent Auction: To donate to our silent auction, please contact WTS-LA Gala Co-Chairs Aliz Horvath and Renee Battung at AwardsDinner@wtsla.org by October 30, 2026.Scholarship Sponsor or Individual Donation: Learn more about how you can contribute to our scholarship fund . We are accpeting scholarship sponsors for 2026 through September 1, 2026. Donations beyond this date will go towards our 2027 scholarships program! Thank you for your generosity!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?If you have any questions about this event, please contact WTS-LA Gala Co-Chairs Aliz Horvath and Renee Battung at AwardsDinner@wtsla.org. A "What to Expect" email will follow closer to the Gala date.Meal selections and updating names of ticket holders must be completed in Eventbrite prior to October 30, 2026.What if I want to pay with a check?If you want to pay with a check, please first register in Eventbrite using the promo code WTS-CHECK and forward a copy of your confrimation email to programs@wtsla.org to request an invoice. All attendees must be registered in Eventbrite.What is the refund policy?Cancellations and refund requests must be made prior to Friday, October 30th at 5pm to receive a partial refund for individual ticket registrations. Note: Eventbrite does not refund the fees associated with each ticket purchase. No refunds will be provided for Gala sponsorships or ad sponsorships; however, please contact us if you would like to inquire about upgrading your sponsorship to a higher level.What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?Parking is $26 per vehicle, plus City parking tax, for Self/Valet parking. This excludes overnight parking. Complete your parking payment prior to 6:00 pm across from the Gala check-in table.The venue is across the street from the 7th/Metro transit station.Will corporate sponsor vouchers be accepted for this event?Corporate vouchers will NOT be accepted for this event. Vouchers are only accepted for monthly Programs. If you have any further questions about the Corporate Partner benefits or vouchers, please contact WTS-LA Corporate Relations Chair Rebecca Hardy of JGM at corporaterelations@wtsla.org / rhardy@jgminc.com.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?Please bring your printed ticket or display your ticket on your mobile device using the Eventbrite app.May I buy a ticket at the door?Tickets must be purchased by Friday, October 30th! Once registration is closed, you will no longer be able to purchase tickets through the Eventbrite page. A limited number of late registrations for individual tickets may be avaialble on a first-come basis. Please email us at awardsdinner@wtsla.org to inquire on availability of late registrations. As this is a highly popular event and space is limited, there is no gurantee that space will be available for late registrations. No day-of walk-in tickets will be available. Buy your tickets early!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/wts-los-angeles-annual-scholarships-and-awards-gala-november-19-2026/100001992263577992
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125, max: 3203.06, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Los Angeles
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG
- **lat**: 34.049723
- **long**: -118.2605551
- **full address**: InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG, 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026 being held?
  - **A:** WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026 takes place on Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG, 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026?
  - **A:** WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026 is organized by WTS Los Angeles.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WTS-Los Angeles Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala - November 19, 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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