The Commuter Connections 2026 Employer Awards ceremony recognized the Washington, DC region’s top employers for creating programs that encourage sustainable transportation use and telework for their employees. Congratulations to the winners! Read the 2026 program booklet or press release for more background about the winners. Scroll down for 2026 ceremony photos and winners’ compilation video.
Master of Ceremonies
Canek Aguirre
City of Alexandria, Councilman, and National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board, 2nd Vice Chair.
Awards Presenter
Tom Lonergan
City of Gaithersburg, Economic Development Director, and National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board, Member
Employer Award
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Vienna, VA
Accepted By: Monica Backmon
CEO
Employer Award
Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
Accepted By: Leslie Ford Weber
Associate Director, Maryland Government Affairs
Employer Award
RAND
Arlington, VA
Accepted By: Lisa Brewer
Manager, Workplace Operations
Employer Outreach Team Award
OmniRide
Woodbridge, VA
Accepted By: Bob Schneider
Executive Director
Employer Services Organization Award
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Washington, DC
Accepted By: Terrence Liercke
DCA Airport Manager and MWAA Vice President
&
Richard Golinowski
IAD Airport Manager and MWAA Vice President
