How sweet it is: ITS Midwest recognized as Outstanding State Chapter by ITS America
Posted by Outreach on Jun. 23, 2026 / Member News / Subscribe 0
The Award ceremony at the 2026 ITS America Conference & Expo in Detroit. Sponsor: Bryan Mulligan (Applied Information - President & CTO); ITS Midwest Board Members: Marc Dilsaver (Director - Ohio), Cory Beimesche (Director - Ohio), Nick Hegemier (President), Nathan Sturdevant (Director - Indiana); ITS America: Laura Demeo Chace (President and CEO); ITS Midwest Board Members: Scott Lee (Past President), Bini William (Immediate Past President), and Preston Judkins (VP - Illinois). Image credits: ITS Midwest.
How Sweet it is!!!!!!
Dear members and colleagues,
We have exciting news to share! ITS Midwest has been awarded the Outstanding Chapter Award by ITS America.
Winning this award comes at an especially exciting time as the transportation industry continues to evolve through advances in artificial intelligence, connected infrastructure, data analytics, and emerging mobility technologies. These innovations are creating new opportunities to improve transportation systems, and ITS Midwest members such as yourselves are helping lead that transformation through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to advancing our industry.
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, TO US, AND TO ITS AMERICA.
Creating Meaningful Impact for Members
Organizations are often evaluated by metrics such as membership growth, event attendance, sponsorship revenue, or financial performance. While these indicators are important, they are not the true measure of organizational value.
The real measure of value is the positive impact an organization has on the people and communities it serves.
Professional associations exist because individuals and organizations can achieve more together than they can alone. Their purpose is to create opportunities for learning, collaboration, leadership, and innovation that benefit both members and the industries they represent.
ITS Midwest provides an excellent example of this principle in action. Through decades of service to the transportation community, the organization has created an environment where public agencies, consultants, technology providers, researchers, and students can connect, learn, and contribute to advancing intelligent transportation systems throughout the Midwest.
The Four Dimensions of Organizational Value
Knowledge:
One of the most visible forms of value is education. Conferences, technical sessions, webinars, and industry presentations help members stay informed about emerging technologies, evolving practices, and industry challenges.
When members gain knowledge, they become better equipped to serve their organizations and communities.
Relationships:
Professional success often begins with meaningful connections.
Organizations create opportunities for members to meet peers, share experiences, build partnerships, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. These relationships frequently lead to new projects, career opportunities, mentoring relationships, and long-term professional networks.
Professional Growth:
Strong organizations help develop future leaders.
Committee participation, volunteer opportunities, speaking engagements, and leadership positions allow members to expand their skills and influence beyond their day-to-day responsibilities. These experiences strengthen both individual careers and the profession as a whole.
Community:
Perhaps the most enduring value is the creation of a professional community united by a common purpose.
Within transportation, that purpose is improving mobility, safety, efficiency, and quality of life. Organizations bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise to work toward shared goals that no single organization could accomplish alone.
A lesson from ITS Midwest
The success and recognition of ITS Midwest are not simply the result of hosting events or growing membership. They are the result of consistently creating value for transportation professionals over many years.
Through education, networking, leadership development, student engagement, and industry collaboration, the organization has helped individuals succeed while advancing the transportation profession throughout the region.
When organizations create lasting value for their members, the entire profession benefits.
As we celebrate this recognition and look toward the future of intelligent transportation, we invite all members and industry partners to join us at ITSMW26 in Dublin, Ohio, on September 22–23. The conference is an opportunity to connect with transportation leaders, explore emerging technologies, share innovative ideas, and help shape the future of mobility across the Midwest. We look forward to learning, collaborating, and advancing our industry together.
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