Programs & Events

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COMTO Northern California - 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala

Oakland Marriott City Center
1002 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
United States

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NoeCal gala

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. 

VIP Reception (5:00pm - 6:00pm): Delight in an exquisite VIP experience, specially curated for this night of celebration. 

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.

Sponsorship packages are now available.

For more information, click here.

 

We believe that diversity moves the nation.

We believe that the leadership of a massive industry that has the responsibility of transporting all people all the time should reflect the complex mosaic of those they serve. We believe that commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience moves us forward every day.