Winners of the 2025 IPMI Professional Recognition Program showcase dedication to their colleagues, organizations, and communities.
Parking, mobility, and transportation professionals at all stages of industry careers will be recognized with the 2025 IPMI Professional Recognition Program International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) this month at the 2025 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, June 8-11, 2025, in Louisville, KY.
IPMI’s Professional Recognition Awards acknowledge professionals and organizations operating, maintaining, and managing parking and mobility operations at extraordinary levels. The awards celebrate the individuals elevating the industry’s perception as a career and profession. Award winners are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of industry judges.
“Each year, we’re inspired by the dedication and forward-thinking spirit of professionals across the parking and mobility industry,” said IPMI CEO Shawn D. Conrad, CAE. “The 2025 Professional Recognition Program winners have again raised the bar, championing innovation, sustainability, and service. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and their positive impact on communities everywhere.”
This year’s winners are:
- Organization of the Year: Virginia Commonwealth University Parking and Transportation
- Organization of the Year: University of California, Riverside Transportation Services
- Industry Professional of the Year: Brett Wood, PTMP, President, Wood Solutions Group
- Emerging Leader of the Year: Josh Stone, PTMP, Executive Director, Virginia Commonwealth University Parking and Transportation
- Professional Excellence Award for Technology: David G. Onorato, PTMP, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Parking Authority
- Professional Excellence Award for Customer Service: Mario Gonzalez, Assistant Manager, Client Services, EasyPark
- Professional Excellence Award for Leadership: Shylah M. Hales, PTMP, Regional Manager, Diamond Parking Services
- Professional Excellence Award for Leadership: Chris Sherman, Chief Commercial Officer, Metropolis
- Professional Excellence Award for Leadership: Aaron Nuque, PECP, Assistant Manager, Parking Enforcement Program, EasyPark
This year’s award winners will be featured in the July issue of Parking & Mobility magazine. The 2026 IPMI Awards competition will open this fall. Please watch IPMI’s website for details.
About IPMI
The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the world’s largest association of professionals in parking, mobility, and transportation. IPMI works to advance the parking and mobility profession through professional development, certification, research and data collection, advocacy, and community building. With experts worldwide in dozens of specialties, IPMI helps parking, mobility, and transportation function efficiently so people, businesses, and communities can keep moving.
