Business Recognition

• 2025 ASLRRA Business Development Award – South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
• 2025 ASLRRA Jake Awards with Distinction* (27 railroads)
• 2025 ASLRRA Jake Awards* (4 railroads & Watco Switching)
• 2024 ASLRRA Jake Awards with Distinction* (21 railroads)
• 2024 ASLRRA Jake Awards* (5 railroads & Watco Switching)
• 2025 ASLRRA President’s Safety Award* – Great Northwest Railroad and South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
• 2026 ASLRRA Safety Person of the Year – Joe Wilcox
• 2025 Ingram’s 250 – Rick Baden
• 2026 Progressive Railroading Rising Stars – Cameron Ginther, Jessica Lynn
• 2025 Progressive Railroading Rising Star – Michael Crosslin
• 2026 Progressive Railroading Women of Influence in Rail – Ailsa Nelson, Crystal Spurgeon
• 2025 Progressive Railroading Women of Influence in Rail – Carla Ewing, Laura McNichol
• 2025 Railway Age Fast Tracker – Brent Shields
• 2025 Railway Age Women in Rail – Rebekah Garner
• 2025 Railway Track & Structures Women in Rail Engineering – Heather Padavell
• 2025 Railway Track & Structures Young Engineers Under 40 – Joe White
• 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies*
• 2025 Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies*

*Based on prior calendar year data

Honoring Team Members

Each quarter, Watco recognizes team members for taking action, living Watco’s values, and making a difference in lives and communities with our Be the Difference Awards.