Meeting/Event Information

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. *Must purchase fireside chat sponsorship or tickets to attend.

Gala VIP Reception (5:00pm - 6:00pm): Delight in an exquisite VIP experience, specially curated for this night of celebration. *Must purchase sponsorship or VIP tickets to attend.

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 FORM

Thank You Sponsors!

Luster -  www.luster.com

AC Transit - www.actransit.org

Port of Oakland - www.portofoakland.com

Metropolitan Transportation Commission - https://mtc.ca.gov

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority – www.sfmta.com

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority – www.vta.org

FMG + Company - www.fmgandcompany.com

WSP – www.wsp.com

AECOM – www.aecom.com

BART – www.bart.gov

HNTB – www.hntb.com

San Francisco County Transportation Authority - www.sfcta.org

Placement Club – www.placementclub.com

Alameda County Transportation Commission - www.alamedactc.org

Cornerstone Transportation Consulting - https://cornerstoneconcilium.com

Mineta Transportation Institute - https://transweb.sjsu.edu

San Mateo County Transit District - www.samtrans.com

Parsons – www.parsons.com

Jacobs – www.jacobs.com

The Allen Group - https://the-allen-group.com

Webcor – www.webcor.com

Gannett Fleming - www.gannettfleming.com

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) - https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/about-us

Cynthia Dorsey

Kittleson & Associates - www.kittelson.com

VSCE Inc. - www.vsceinc.com

Acumen Building Enterprise Inc. - www.acumentransit.com

VST Engineering -  www.vst.engineering

Montez Group – www.montezgroup.com

Baines Group Inc. - https://bgiconstruction.com

Diablo Engineering Group - https://diabloengineeringgroup.com

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

COMTO Champion: $25,000
• Ten (10) Gala tickets: 8 seats at one table; 2 seats at a different table
• Four (4) Fireside Chat tickets
• Four (4) VIP Reception tickets
• Logo on all event advertisements for 18 consecutive months
• Verbal and written acknowledgement during the COMTO NorCal Annual Gala
• 5-minute presentation during COMTO NorCal Annual Gala
• Logo on all bespoke step and repeat banners for 18 consecutive months
• Link to sponsor’s Careers webpage on COMTO NorCal website for 12 consecutive months
• Link to sponsor’s Do Business With Us/Contracting Opportunities webpage on COMTO NorCal website for 12 consecutive months
• Up to 3 jobs posted monthly for 12 consecutive months on COMTO NorCal social media
• Up to 3 posts monthly for 12 consecutive months on COMTO NorCal social media

Fireside Chat with Agency Leadership (3:30pm – 5:00pm): $5,000 (SOLD OUT!)
Panelists (tentatively): Port of Oakland, TJPA, VTA, SFCTA
• Introduce Fireside Chat panelist(s)
• 2-minute presentation during COMTO Fireside Chat
• Three (3) Fireside Chat tickets
• Three (3) VIP Reception tickets
• Three (3) Gala tickets