WTS 2025 Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala

Welcome to the 2025 WTS Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala!

The in-person event will be held on Thu, June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center. This event will be held indoors.

We are so excited to congratulate our outstanding scholarship and award recipients of 2025 at this special event. The event contributes to the scholarship fund, supporting our future leaders. See you there!

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Robin Hutcheson (Former USDOT, Transportation Advisor, Hutcheson Advisory, LLC)

Robin is a multi-sector transportation expert working at the center of cities, roadway safety, climate, supply chain and technological transformation. Throughout her personal and professional life, she has supported, advanced, relied-upon and empowered women. From running ski clinics to working with women truckers, to coaching women into new opportunities, she derives joy in helping women succeed.

Through Hutcheson Advisory, LLC she advises public and private sector clients on complex transportation systems to identify and harness opportunities, and to decipher federal and local regulation.

Robin was appointed by President Biden to serve in two key positions under the direction of Secretary Pete Buttigieg. As the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Safety Policy, she led the development of the National Roadway Safety Strategy and was a key contributor to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including as the author of the first of its kind $5B Safe Streets for All grant program for local government. As the Senate confirmed Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, she led a research and regulatory agency of over 1,200 people nationwide to improve roadway safety and support a stronger supply chain. Prior, she was the Director of Public Works for the City of Minneapolis, and the Director of Transportation for the City of Salt Lake City. Robin was the founder and inaugural president of the WTS Northern Utah chapter and has been active in WTS since 2007. She was President of the Board of Directors of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and a founding board member of the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF). Robin’s experience also includes a long history as a private sector consultant at the local, national and international scale.

For more information about registration and event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jane Huang at amFuZSAhIGh1YW5nIHwgamFjb2JzICEgY29t

Ticket Prices

• Student/Career Transition: $60 ($45 Early Bird)
• Member: $225 ($185 Early Bird)
• Public Agency: $170 ($130 Early Bird)
• Non-Member: $300 ($230 Early Bird)
• Star Supporter (Because you can and care about the WTS mission): $360

Early bird registration through to April 30, 2025. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.

Ticket purchases for the event are transferable to other guests but not refundable.

2025 WTS Annual Event Sponsorship Opportunities

All 2025 WTS Annual Event sponsorships include:

• Recognition on all event marketing materials
• Recognition on WTS website
• Recognition during event, including logo displayed on rotating slides

Sponsorship Opportunities

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

Full Table Sponsor- $4,500

Reserved full dinner table for 10 guests (includes 10 event tickets)

Half Table Sponsor - $2,500

Reserved half dinner table for 5 guests (includes 5 event tickets)

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Drinks Sponsor - $3,500 [1 available]

Recognition on specialty drink at event

Reserved half dinner table for 5 guests (includes 5 event tickets)

Napkin Sponsor - $3,500 [1 available]

Recognition on personalized napkins at event

Reserved half dinner table for 5 guests (includes 5 event tickets)

Badge/Lanyard Sponsor - $3,500 [Sold Out]

Recognition on personalized nametag badges/lanyards at event

Reserved half dinner table for 5 guests (includes 5 event tickets)

Scholarship Winners Supporter - $1,500 [1 available]

2 event tickets

Award Winners Supporter - $1,500 [1 available]

2 event tickets

Program Sponsor - $1,500 [1 available]

2 event tickets

Direct Donations

Silent auction items

Travel Directions

The Oakland Scottish Rite Center is located at 1547 Lakeside Drive across the street from the Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill in Oakland.

By BART

The closest BART stations are approximately 1 mile from the Scottish Rite at 19th Street, 12th Street and Lake Merritt.

By AC Transit

The Scottish Rite is accessible by a number of AC Transit bus lines, including the 14, 1T, 88, and NL lines. For more information, visit actransit.org.

Bike Parking

Bike parking is available in the Scottish Rite parking lot, as well as across the street at the Lake Chalet.

Vehicle Parking

Limited vehicle parking is available in the Scottish Rite's free lot behind the building (entrance on Madison Street). Additional public pay lots are available on Madison Street. Some on-street parking is also available on Lakeside Drive.

Trip Planner

For a complete guide to reaching the Scottish Rite on public transit, visit transit.511.org.

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