21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala, December 6 2024, Oakland Marriott City Center
We are thrilled to invite you to the 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala, hosted by COMTO Northern California. This premier event brings together leaders, professionals, and champions in celebration of transportation.
This gala is more than an awards ceremony, it is a celebration of the power of education, mentorship, and community. As we honor the outstanding contributions of industry leaders and rising stars, your participation helps foster the next generation of diverse talent through scholarships that open doors for students pursuing careers in transportation.
What to Expect:
Fireside Chat (3:30pm - 5:00pm): Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat with Transportation Agencies, where leaders will discuss their upcoming projects, innovative initiatives, and key pursuits that will shape the future of transportation and infrastructure in our region. *Must purchase fireside chat sponsorship or tickets to attend.
Gala VIP Reception (5:00pm - 6:00pm): Delight in an exquisite VIP experience, specially curated for this night of celebration. *Must purchase sponsorship or VIP tickets to attend.
Doors Open (6:00pm):
Gala Scholarship & Industry Awards Dinner (6:30pm - 8:30pm): Celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s honorees who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to advancing diversity in the transportation sector. Be there when deserving students receive scholarships that will support their educational pursuits and career ambitions.
COMTO Northern California is dedicated to breaking barriers and ensuring that the transportation industry reflects the diversity of our communities. This gala supports our mission to provide scholarships that empower students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their academic and career goals in transportation.
Thank You Sponsors!
Luster - www.luster.com
AC Transit - www.actransit.org
Port of Oakland - www.portofoakland.com
Metropolitan Transportation Commission - https://mtc.ca.gov
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority – www.sfmta.com
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority – www.vta.org
FMG + Company - www.fmgandcompany.com
WSP – www.wsp.com
AECOM – www.aecom.com
BART – www.bart.gov
HNTB – www.hntb.com
San Francisco County Transportation Authority - www.sfcta.org
Placement Club – www.placementclub.com
Alameda County Transportation Commission - www.alamedactc.org
Cornerstone Transportation Consulting - https://cornerstoneconcilium.com
Mineta Transportation Institute - https://transweb.sjsu.edu
San Mateo County Transit District - www.samtrans.com
Parsons – www.parsons.com
Jacobs – www.jacobs.com
The Allen Group - https://the-allen-group.com
Webcor – www.webcor.com
Gannett Fleming - www.gannettfleming.com
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) - https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/about-us
Cynthia Dorsey
Kittleson & Associates - www.kittelson.com
VSCE Inc. - www.vsceinc.com
Acumen Building Enterprise Inc. - www.acumentransit.com
VST Engineering - www.vst.engineering
Montez Group – www.montezgroup.com
Baines Group Inc. - https://bgiconstruction.com
Diablo Engineering Group - https://diabloengineeringgroup.com
