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Ohio's Civil Rights Symposium for Transportation explores the value that diversity and inclusion brings to both the industry and the state. During this two-day event, thought leaders from business, government, and academia held discussions on issues related to contracting, business development, regulatory compliance, and the future of transportation.

Check out the Event Highlights page for videos, photos and award details from the previous symposiums.

The 3rd Annual Ohio Civil Rights Symposium will be held April 9 & 10, 2019
at the Hilton Downtown Columbus, 401 N High St, Columbus, Ohio

Call for Nominations and Scholarship Opportunities

Call for Nominations

Ohio Transportation Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards Nomination Form
Nomination Deadline: February 19, 2019. Eight awards will be presented at the 2019 Civil Rights Symposium. Individual(s) and or Organizations are encouraged to submit nominations in these categories: Director’s Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy; DBE Contractor of the Year Award; DBE Consultant of the Year Award; Prime Contractor of the Year Award; Prime Consultant of the Year Award; Local Public Agency of the Year Award; Transit System of the Year Award; and Business Development Award

Civil Rights Symposium Scholarship

Civil Rights Symposium Scholarship Guidelines & Application
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2019: Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to three individual students currently enrolled in a post high school education focusing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) related fields. The Civil Rights Transportation Symposium Scholarship focuses on broadening the number of individuals in the management and operation ranks of the engineering and transportation industry.