Membership Overview

The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works—a fact that sets it apart from other organizations and makes it an effective voice for public works. With a worldwide membership of more than 32,000 strong, APWA includes not only people from local, county, state/province, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.

Membership Types

APWA offers three membership types to fit your needs no matter the size of your organization or if you are joining as an individual professional.

Public agency group memberships are available to any federal, provincial, state, local, or other public agency based on the population served.

Corporate group membership is available to all non-governmental entities, including public utilities and entities furnishing public works services or products.

Individual membership is available to any official or employee of a governmental agency, manufacturer, supplier, contractor, or consulting firm who is actively engaged in the field of public works.

Why Should You Join?

Renew Your APWA Membership Today!

APWA membership renewal is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Follow the steps below to continue taking advantage of the public works education and resources APWA has to offer.

  1. Log into(opens in new tab) your APWA account.
  2. For individual membership renewals, navigate to the Orders menu option. For group membership renewals, navigate to the Company Orders menu option.
  3. Select your invoice for payment by checking the appropriate box and then clicking the "Pay" button.
  4. Pay your invoice electronically and then check your inbox for your renewal receipt.

Note: Please contact our Member Services team at memberservices@apwa.org or (800) 848-2792 if you need assistance with updating your roster or have any questions regarding your membership renewal.

Kati Horner Gonzalez shares how APWA membership has helped her at every step of her career.

Need to make a change to an existing membership or group roster?

Log into(opens in new tab) your APWA account.

Questions about membership?

Contact our Member Services team at memberservices@apwa.org or by phone at (800) 848-2792. We are available by phone Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT.