Hundreds gathered at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel on Dec. 8 for Imagine, the 28th Annual Awards & Scholarships Gala of the Women’s Transportation Seminar-Orange County (WTS-OC). Among the attendees were OCTA Board Chair Lori Donchak, who was honored with the Woman of the Year Award; Vice Chair Michael Hennessey; and Directors Lisa Bartlett, Al Murray and Tim Shaw. CEO Darrell Johnson served as the master of ceremonies and also received the Ray LaHood Man of the Year Award.
In addition, OCTA received the Innovative Transportation Solutions Award for OC Bus 360°, a plan to improve the bus system from all angles by optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
WTS presented $50,000 in scholarships to female students in high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate school.