CTANW Awards!
Our Awards
Frances Rankos Excellence in Travel Training
The nominees for this award are travel trainers who are:
- Customer Centered
- Finds creative ways and partnerships to address the needs of the communities served.
- Honest, transparent, responsible and accountable
2026 Nominees!
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Morgan Hagquist and
Erik Gregory
Intercity Transit
Doreen Daggett
RiverCities Transit
Sara Crook
MCEDD
Grace Georgitsis
Hopelink
Excellence in Mobility Management
The nominees for this award are Mobility Managers who:
- Problem solve
- Tirelessly advocate for those who need transportation
- Facilitate group discussions and problem-solving groups
- Teach on content and process
- Communicate to connect people, agencies, and systems
- Cheer lead to champion the enterprising spirit of potential solution makers
- Collaborate with communities and organizations
- Convene meetings and teams of professionals to solve transportation needs
- Envision a better transportation system in their region and the larger Northwest region
2026 Nominees!
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Megan Wirtz
CWCOG
Gerina Hatch
Community in Motion
Staci Sahoo
Hopelink
Small / Medium Transit of the Year
The nominees for this award are Transit Organizations who: Serve a population of less than 200,000 people and are excellent at serving people with specialized transportation needs.
2026 Nominees!
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Large Transit of the Year
The nominees for this award are Transit Organizations who:
Serve a population of more than 200,000 people and are excellent at serving people with specialized transportation needs.
2026 Nominees!
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ADA Professional of the Year
The nominees for this award are Transportation Professionals who:
- Do not discriminate against people with disabilities in the provision of their services
- Comply with requirements for accessibility
- Provide courteous and efficient service
- Stay up to date on training and best practices as they relate to providing transportation to people with a variety of special needs.
2026 Nominees!
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Eileen Collins Turvey
TriMet
Janet Malley
Whatcom Transit Authority
Ausha Potts
Pierce Transit
Curtis Prouty and
Sean Barry
Intercity Transit
Driver of the Year
The nominees for this award are Transportation Professionals who:
- Have 24 months or more with no Preventable Accidents
- Demonstrate Flexibility
- Demonstrate Safe driving
- Are reliable
- Provide good customer service
2026 Nominees!
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Carl Howell
Intercity Transit
Geri Mathis
Coastal Community Action Program
Dispatcher / Scheduler of the Year
The Nominees for this award demonstrate:
- Excellent Rapport with drivers
- Liaison with Maintenance
- Ensures safe delivery of transportation
- Problem solver
- Quick thinker
- Problem solver
- Crisis management
2026 Nominees!
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Amy Honanie
People for People
Josh Ruiz
Intercity Transit
Gagan Sarkaria
Hopelink
Collaboration Effort of the Year
The Nominees for this award demonstrate:
- Partnership that serves under served areas
- At least two entities Partnering to create solutions that provide equitable transportation
2026 Nominees!
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Inter-Local Agreement
Community Vans
CTANW Mission Champion
Nominees of this award are members of CTANW who embody:
Our Mission is to bring together diverse transportation specialists to advocate for equitable mobility solutions for all; with a focus on underserved communities.
2026 Nominees!
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Kathy Fitzpatrick
MCEDD
Gerina Hatch
Community in Motion
Non Emergency Medical Transportation
Broker of the Year
Nominees for this award provide:
- Strong, consistent communication with transportation providers
- Timely and accurate payment practices
- Operational clarity and reliable trip information
- Fair, collaborative approach to safety and compliance
- Commitment to rider experience, dignity, and accessibility
- Transparency, accountability, and partnership mindset
The Broker of the Year award recognizes a brokerage that demonstrates outstanding partnership with providers through clear communication, operational reliability, financial integrity, and a shared commitment to safety and rider-centered service. This award highlights brokers who consistently act as collaborators in strengthening the transportation network, not just administrators of it.
2026 Nominees!
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Non Emergency Medical Transportation
Company of the Year
Nominees for this award are: NEMT organization that shows dedication to providing excellent care to their clients, partners and community.
2026 Nominees!
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Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Award 2026
Nominees for this award are:
Person or team that exemplifies the initiative, creativity, and bravery needed to lead the field into a future of fair and just transportation for all.
2026 Nominees!
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Willow Beaudet
TripMaster
Sandy Phan
Hopelink
PTD Team
WSDOT
Past Recipients:
Frances Rankos Excellence in Travel Training
Frances Rankos, Pierce Transit
Colleen Kuhn, formerly with Community in Motion
Sara Sisco, Hopelink
Veronica Marti, C-TRAN
Christina Loomis, Intercity Transit
Morgan Hagquist, Intercity Transit
Excellence in Mobility Management
Bill Baumann, formerly with Community in Motion
Dean Sydnor, Hopelink
Brock Howell, Snotrac
Megan Wirtz, Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments
Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Christopher Chan, TransLink; Vancouver BC
Anna Zivarts, Disability Rights Washington
Small/Medium Transit of the year
Everett Transit
Large Transit of the Year
Kitsap Transit
Intercity Transit
ADA Professional of the Year
Cliff Perry, Northshore Senior Center
Driver of the Year
Rick Smart, Intercity Transit
Dispatcher of the Year
Scott Fiskness, Intercity Transit
Tom Pulling, Intercity Transit
Collaboration Effort of the Year
Mason Transit Authority, Coastal Community Action Program, Grays Harbor Transit
CTANW Mission Champion
Clinton Roberts, Golden Charriots
Emily Bergkamp, Intercity Transit
Marianna Hanefeld, WSDOT
Susan Carter, Hopelink
Donna Smith, Sound Transit
Ausha Potts, Pierce Transit
Betsy Dunbar, Central Transit
NEMT Broker of the Year
New award 2026
Medstar Transportation
Medstar Transportation
