Industry leader recognized for leadership, excellence and championing diversity in transportation
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Nov. 7, 2024) – Ryan Banas, PE, CCM, project director and associate vice president at HNTB, has been awarded the prestigious Honorable Ray LaHood Award by the Hampton Roads chapter of WTS as well as the Hampton Roads Chamber’s 2024 ICON Young Professional Leadership Award.
The WTS Hampton Roads Honorable Ray LaHood Award honors an individual who leads by example in advocating for the advancement of women and minorities in the transportation industry while making exceptional contributions to the transportation industry. The Hampton Roads Chamber ICON Award is presented to a young professional from the greater Hampton Roads area who exemplifies excellence in career achievements and community service, setting a benchmark for others in the industry.
“We are immensely proud to celebrate Ryan’s accomplishments,” said Michael Voinis, PE, HNTB’s Capital Region office leader and senior vice president. “His commitment to excellence and dedication to advancing diversity within the transportation industry inspires others to continue striving for a more equitable future.”
For the past decade, Banas has worked as a project manager for HNTB and currently oversees the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion, the largest transportation infrastructure project in Virginia’s history. The project is designed to increase capacity and ease congestion.
“I’m deeply honored by these recognitions,” said Banas. “Advancing equity in transportation is a cause close to my heart, and I feel proud to lead projects at HNTB that positively impact the broader community.”