Assuming that one way to a man’s heart is through an award (at least based on the activities in air cargo) the U.S.-based women’s group WTS International, an association for the advancement of women in transportation, has announced they are adding The WTS Secretary Ray LaHood Award, which will be given to a man each year.
   The new award, essentially a “man of the year” award, has been created to recognize men that have been key to WTS International’s efforts to attract, retain, and advance women in transportation.
   “WTS has long called for men to take an active role in bringing more women to the industry and to help women achieve the highest levels of leadership,” said WTS Director of External Affairs Mary Petto.
   “Who better to help us achieve the WTS mission—to build the future of transportation through the global advancement of women—than men?” said Marcia Ferranto, WTS International’s president and CEO. “When men make up 50 percent of WTS International’s membership we will move the needle.”
   Male membership at WTS is currently just over 15 percent.
   The new recognition will be awarded across all 53 professional chapters in addition to the premier award presented at the WTS Annual Awards Banquet each year. www.transportationYOU.org