Meet the 2025 President's Award Recipients
This year's ACT National Awards Ceremony gave us a lot to celebrate! One of the highlights includes the announcement of this year's President's Award recipients. Selected by ACT Board President Roz Tucker, these honorees have displayed incredible service to ACT and the TDM industry itself. Keep reading below to meet them and join the celebration of their outstanding work!
Imani Johnson - Emerging Leader
The Emerging Leader Award recognizes newer members who have made significant contributions to the Association and/or to the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service. The Emerging Leader Award is selected by the ACT National Board President and approved by the ACT Executive Committee.
Imani Johnson is making her mark as a rising leader in TDM. In her role as Public Information Communications Analyst for the City of Durham, she is transforming how communities connect with transportation programs and services. Imani brings a creative approach to public engagement that makes TDM feel more personal and accessible. Her work is helping people better understand the value of sustainable mobility and creating stronger connections between communities and the resources they rely on.
Within ACT, Imani has embraced leadership with enthusiasm. She serves on the Professional Development Committee and co-chaired the International Conference Committee. Her contributions, including helping plan a memorable Opening Reception, have made a lasting impression. Imani's dedication, perspective and drive exemplify the spirit of this award. Congratulations, Imani!
Connie McGee - Extraordinary Service/Exemplary Leadership
The Extraordinary Service / Exemplary Leadership Award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to the Association through leadership and engagement in ACT’s Board, chapters, councils, and committees.
Connie McGee's leadership has left an extraordinary mark on ACT, shaping the organization at every level and guiding it with vision and care. Over more than a decade in the association, she has brought consistency and energy to her chapter, strengthened ACT through a time of transition, and helped set the course for the future. As Chapter President, Connie energized outreach and built membership. As Vice President of the Board, she played a critical role in stablizing the organization through uncertain times. Her leadership as President was equally impactful as she steered ACT through the challenges of the pandemic and ensured the organization emerged stronger than ever.
Even after her presidency, Connie has continued to lead with the same dedication and heart. She has chaired the Events Oversight Committee, guided ACT's strategic planning efforts, and helped shape a meaningful celebration of our 40th Anniversary. Congratulations, Connie!
Tom Harrington - TDM Champion
The TDM Champion Award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to the industry and profession and have demonstrated commitment and dedication through leadership on the local and/or national level. The TDM Champion Award is selected by the ACT National Board President and approved by the ACT Executive Committee.
Tom Harrington has set a high standard for what it means to be a TDM Champion. As Global Commute Solutions Leader at Intuit, he has spent more than a decade ensuring employers across North America, Europe, and the Middle East have access to sustainable and responsible commute options. His leadership has shaped a program that not only serves the company's workforce but also stands as an industry model. In 2018, Intuit's TDM program earned ACT's Employer Excellence Award under his guidance, and it continues to inspire what corporate mobility can achieve when done with vision and care.
Tom's impact extends far past his role at Intuit. He has served as Chair of ACT's Employer Council, advancing best practices and amplifying the employer voice within the TDM community. He also serves on the boards of MVgo, Legacy Connect, and Warners Connects, showing dedication to community-based solutions, Congratulations, Tom!
Northern California Chapter - Chapter of the Year
The Chapter of the Year Award is presented to the chapter that has demonstrated a significant contribution to the value of the national Association by hosting events and meetings that strengthen the community of TDM professionals locally and enhance the overall value of membership. The Chapter should show an increase in membership numbers and a growth of member involvement within the chapter leadership.
The Northern California Chapter is a powerhouse of engagement, connection, and advocacy within ACT. Over the past year, its leaders and members have shown a remarkable commitment to advancing TDM and strengthening our community. Through standout events like Spring Into TDM, their TDM Week Happy Hour, and a Policy Happy Hour, the chapter has created spaces for education and collaboration that inspire both new and longtime members.
Their energy extends beyond just events, however. The chapter has encouraged its board members to actively promote ACT, which helps reinforce the value of membership and the growing the community's impact. They have also set a high bar in the policy arena, drafting a letter during California's budget debate and joining forces with the Southern California Chapter on ACT's Transit Commutes letter. Congratulations, Northern California Chapter!