Sharon D. Banks Award for Humanitarian Leadership in Transportation

This award was established in 2001 in memory of Sharon D. Banks, who was the General Manager of AC Transit, Oakland, California, from 1991 to 1999 and served as Chairwoman of the Transportation Research Board Executive Committee in 1998. The award, which may be presented biennially, is intended to recognize sustained leadership accomplishments and innovations, over an extended period of time, that exemplify her ideals of humanity and service. Selection of recipients is made by a selection committee appointed by the Chairman of the TRB Executive Committee.

2012 - J. Barry Barker
2010 - Michael S. Townes
2008 - Shirley A. DeLibero
2006 - Sandra L. Draggoo
2004 - Shirley Clair McCall
2002 - Naomi W. Ledé