Leadership and Management

APWA Recognized as O*NET Ally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, MO—The American Public Works Association (APWA) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an O*NET ally by the US Department of Labor.…

May APWA Reporter Now Available Online

You’ll get to see the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year, the APWA Board of Directors candidates, and learn about the future of public works. May’s issue is…

APWA Debuts Public Works Radio: Your Go-To Podcast for Industry Insights

KANSAS CITY, MO–Why do improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries explode? What happens when you flush 1,500 toilets at once in a sports stadium? How does a city begin to recover from…

APWA Announces 2024 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City, MO—Today, the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced its 2024 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. In its 65th year, this award is…

APWA Nominee Mark Pestrella Appointed to Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Board of Directors

ISI is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pestrella, PE, Director of Los Angeles County Public Works, to its Board of Directors. He fills the seat vacated by…

APWA Announces 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—Today, the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced its 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. In its 64th year, this award is one…

Developing Psychological Safety

Talking about how to encourage a culture where people feel comfortable sharing ideas. Joey Carley Engineering Technician City of Raytown, MO The world, especially lately, can truly seem like a…