Awards Committee
The awards committee develops the application process, reviews applications and selects recipients for Washington Chapter individual and project awards.
The committee also provides information and assistance related to the APWA national awards.
Award Committee Contacts
- Debbie Sullivan, City of Olympia at (360) 753-8494 or dsulliva@ci.olympia.wa.us
- Pete Capell, Clark County Public Works at (360) 397-6118 ext. 4071 peter.capell@clark.wa.gov
2012 Award Deadlines are Approaching
Celebrate Your Success! APWA is accepting applications for outstanding individuals and projects. Both the Washington State Chapter and National recognize excellence in the public works profession. Take time to nominate an individual, leader or project for an APWA Award.
Deadlines for Submitting Nominations
Washington Chapter Awards
- Washington Chapter Project of the Year Awards: March 1
- Washington Chapter Individual/Leadership Awards: June 15
National Awards
- Excellence in Snow and Ice: February 1
- National Presidents Award for Chapter Excellence: June 1
- All other National Awards: March 1
New this year!!! National and Washington Chapter Awards to be Submitted Electronically
In order to make it easier to submit and review applications, the Awards Committee will use an electronic submittal process similar to the one used for National Awards.
Washington Chapter Awards Submittal Process
INSERT PROCESS FOR LOADING APPLICATION PACKETS TO FTP SITE
National Awards Submittal Process
For more information on the national awards application submittal process visit the APWA National Awards Program website at http://www.apwa.net/awards.
Forms
Washington Chapter Awards
Individual/Leadership Washington Chapter Award
Project of the Year and National APWA Award
Note: The Washington Chapter uses the same form and selection criteria as National.
Washington Chapter Project of the Year Awards
Deadline for Applications: March 1
Public Works Project of the Year
This award recognizes excellence in management and administration to successfully complete public works projects. Awards fall into five categories:
- Emergency/Disaster Preparedness
- Historical Restoration/Preservation
- Structures
- Transportation
- Environment
Applicants are submitted to National as a nominee for Project of the Year. Although agencies may submit directly to National, the Awards Committee encourages applicants to also submit for the Chapter Award.
Washington Chapter Individual and Leadership Awards
Deadline for Applications: July 15
Roy Morse Award
Recognizes outstanding technical or professional accomplishments in Public Works. The winner of this award may be forwarded by the Chapter President to National as a nominee for the Top 10 Public Works Leaders of the Year Award.
James Robertson Award
Recognizes outstanding service to the Chapter.
June Rosentreter Spence Award
Recognizes efforts to recruit individuals into Public Works.
Young Leader Award
Recognizes and encourages young Public Works leaders who demonstrate commitment to the Public Works profession and show potential for future growth with APWA. The winner of this award receives scholarship to attend the National Congress. Their application may be forwarded by the Chapter President to National as a nominee for the Young Leader Award.
National APWA Awards
Deadline for Applications: March 1
Below is a list of the National Awards. If you know someone who qualifies, please contact the Awards Committee. Submittals must be nominated by the Washington State Chapter.
Please visit the website for specific details:
Awards NOT Requiring APWA Membership
- Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year
- Public Works Project of the Year
- Citation for Exemplary Service to Public Works
- Diversity Exemplary Practices
- Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award
- Exceptional Performance
- Technical and Management Innovation
- Abel Wolman
- Michael Robinson Award
Awards Requiring APWA Membership
Professional Manager of the Year
- Administrative Management
- Engineering and Technology
- Facilities and Grounds
- Public Fleet
- Public Right-of-Way
- Public Works Emergency Management
- Solid Waste
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Charles Walter Nichols Award for Environmental Excellence
- Community Involvement
- Donald C. Stone Award for Excellence in Education
- Harry S. Swearingen for Excellence for Outstanding Chapter Achievement and Excellence in Chapter Service
- International Service Award
- Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence
- Chapter Membership Achievement Award


