Joe Sczurko Receives COMTO Board Chair’s Leadership Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 10, 2026 — In recognition of his commitment to advancing career opportunities and leadership within the transportation industry, Joe Sczurko, WSP U.S. region president, received the Board Chair’s Leadership Award from the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO). 

“Joe leads by example. He is visible, engaged and deeply committed to advancing our industry,” said Tanya Adams, immediate past board chair of COMTO. “Whether participating in conferences, supporting important conversations or championing opportunities for future transportation professionals, he consistently demonstrates the kind of thoughtful, collaborative leadership that strengthens COMTO and the transportation community as a whole.”

The award was presented during COMTO’s 55th National Meeting and Training Conference, held July 25-28 in Washington, D.C.

The Board Chair’s Leadership Award is not an annual honor. It is presented at the discretion of COMTO’s board chair to individuals whose leadership and commitment have made a meaningful impact on the transportation industry and on COMTO’s mission.

Adams cited Sczurko’s leadership since joining WSP in 2022 and his consistent engagement with COMTO and the broader transportation community. She noted his visible support of the organization, participation in industry discussions and commitment to strengthening connections among public agencies, private-sector partners and transportation professionals.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from COMTO,” Sczurko said. "COMTO plays a vital role in strengthening the transportation industry by bringing together diverse voices, investing in future leaders and creating opportunities for meaningful collaboration. I am proud of WSP’s partnership with the organization and grateful to work alongside so many dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of transportation."

He added that the award reflects the collective efforts of WSP professionals across the country who actively support COMTO’s mission through volunteer leadership, mentorship and scholarship programs.

“Joe’s career is a testament to the transformative power of dedication and technical leadership, but more than that, his recognition celebrates a legacy of advocacy,” said April Rai, COMTO president and CEO. “We are incredibly grateful to our partners at WSP for their unwavering commitment to COMTO’s mission. We are proud to stand alongside WSP and leaders like Joe who work tirelessly to ensure that transportation serves all.”

WSP’s longstanding partnership with COMTO as a Platinum Industry Partner includes support of initiatives that expand opportunities within the transportation industry, which includes ongoing engagement with COMTO programs and events that help develop the next generation of transportation leaders.

At the event, COMTO also recognized Adams for her service and leadership during her two-year term as board chair. Adams, senior vice president and director of strategic partnership for the Advisory and Planning business line, WSP in the U.S., now continues her involvement with the organization as immediate past chair and a member of COMTO’s executive board. She was a 2025 recipient of COMTO’s Women Who Move the Nation award.

About WSP in the U.S. 

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in more than 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. WSP in the U.S.’s team of approximately 27,000 professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors.