The 2024 George S. Bartlett Award goes to Dr. Shawn D. Wilson, in recognition of his distinguished career and contributions to transportation. As the former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Dr. Wilson was instrumental in advancing innovative financing methods and delivering groundbreaking projects, including the state’s first public-private partnership and a major bridge project in Lake Charles. His leadership extended nationally as the first African American president of AASHTO, where he championed equity and inclusion in transportation. Recently joining WSP USA as a Senior Vice President and National Business Line Highway Leader, Dr. Wilson’s work continues to inspire and shape the future of our industry.
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