APWA News

APWA Announces 2024 Jennings Randolph International Fellows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City, MO—Today, the American Public Works Association (APWA) is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Tracy Peterson and Mr. Charles Jones as the 2024 Jennings…

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APWA, U.S. Dept. of Labor Partner to Get More Veterans in Public Works

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—To bridge a workforce challenge in public works and local governments throughout the U.S., the nation’s largest public works organization today announced a partnership with the…

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APWA Board Appoints New Board Member

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City, MO—The American Public Works Association’s Board of Directors appointed Paul McElhaney to fill the remainder of the Region II Director term recently vacated by Dominick…

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APWA Board Elects New President-Elect

Kansas City, MO—The American Public Works Association’s board has elected a new president-elect: long-time APWA member Dominick Longobardi. This position opened after President-Elect Lisa Rapp passed away unexpectedly in early…

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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

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Submit a Nomination for Board of Directors Positions

Updated February 20, 2024 APWA is now accepting nominations for Region II Director to fill the remaining 1.5 years of the term vacated by the selection of Dominick Longobardi as…

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Public Works Professionals Select Top Five Trending Technologies for 2024

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO – January 16, 2024 – After tallying over 4,500 votes from public works professionals, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has announced its Top…

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APWA Urges EPA to Improve Lead & Copper Rule

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—In comments submitted today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the world’s largest organization of public works professionals said EPA should consider other variables as it…

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Enter the 2024 Snow Conference Photo and Video Contests

We’re now accepting submissions for our 2024 Snow Conference Photo and Video Contests! New for 2024, we’re giving you a fresh format to share all the ways public works keeps…

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