By Headquarters Public Affairs
Four supervisors were honored when Caltrans earlier this summer announced the 2025 Outstanding Management and Engineering Transportation Awards.
“These prestigious honors recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing California’s transportation system,” said Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy.
“These individuals exemplify the Caltrans mission through their forward-thinking solutions, strategic leadership, and tireless service to the people of California. Their achievements inspire us all and remind us of the impact we can make every day.”
The categories and their winners:
Karl Moskowitz Award: John Jewell, senior transportation engineer, specialist, Division of Research, Innovation and System Information
Charles H. Purcell Award: Tina Lucas, office chief of project support, Division of Design
Bimla G. Rhinehart Award: Dara Wheeler, acting chief data and artificial intelligence officer
James E. Roberts Award: Eric Olives, office chief of program management, Division of Engineering Services
Learn more about the awards and this year’s recipients on this webpage.