On Monday, Oct. 1, from 7-9 p.m., attendees at the APTA Annual Meeting in Seattle are invited to support the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF)—and get to know the up-and-coming talent in the public transportation industry—at this year’s APTF Gala. The Jazz Unlimited Band, a favorite musical group in the Pacific Northwest, will perform at the event.

It will be an evening of entertainment, food, music, dancing—and that all-important networking—all to honor this year’s APTF scholarship winners.

Several APTA business members are generously sponsoring this event. In the spirit of the Olympics, the Gold sponsor is Parsons Brinckerhoff, presenting the band. Other sponsors of the evening are Hatch Mott MacDonald and HDR Engineering Inc., Silver, and LTK Engineering Services, Bronze. Additional supporters are AECOM, Bombardier Transportation, and Clever Devices.

APTF is a 501c (3) non-profit organization providing scholarships to young professionals pursuing careers in public transportation. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the APTF scholarship fund. Contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by the law.

Tickets are $100 person and available online. For further information, contact Yvette Conley.