Soon We’ll Be Celebrating National Public Works Week!
National Public Works Week (NPWW) is May 17–23. We’re excited to share resources that will ensure your chapter’s NPWW celebrations shine! Visit our NPWW page to see what’s available. Questions may be sent to Aleatha Ezra.
By working together, we can make more noise during NPWW! We encourage you to:
- Use our official hashtag #NPWW in all your social media posts. Consider using a combination of any of the following hashtags: #PoweredbyCommunity, #RootedinService, #WeArePublicWorks, #PeopleMatter, and #PublicWorksService.
- Take part in our #NPWW Spirit Week!
- Share with APWA national what your chapter is planning by filling out this brief three question survey.
APWA Awards Program – PACE
Nominations are open for the Presidential Acknowledgment for Chapter Excellence (PACE) award, due June 1.
Click here to submit a nomination!
Questions can be sent to Cameron Harmeyer.
YP Summit/PWX Complimentary Registrations
There is still time to designate the young professional recipient of your chapter’s complimentary registration to the YP Summit and PWX. Complimentary registrations will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis by chapter. This means anyone in your chapter who meets the criteria will be able to apply.
If you have someone in mind and do not want them to miss out, please send their information to Maureen Weber as soon as possible.
Multi-Factor Authentication Update—Coming June 1
As you know, cyberattacks and phishing attempts are increasing daily, resulting in millions of dollars in losses and significant disruptions to productivity. Financial auditors increasingly expect organizations to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), and cyber insurance providers often require MFA to reduce premiums or even to qualify for coverage. MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring additional verification when signing in.
Protecting APWA and chapter data is a top priority. MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and is a widely accepted industry standard, as well as a critical cybersecurity best practice for safeguarding user accounts and organizational information.
As a volunteer-supported organization, safeguarding member data and chapter communications is essential to maintaining trust and ensuring the continuity of day-to-day operations. Therefore, we are implementing MFA for all APWA Microsoft 365 accounts used by APWA staff and chapters.
This verification will be completed using the Microsoft Authenticator app when signing in to any Microsoft 365 accounts.
What comes next? Training and Resources
Earlier this month, we hosted a training webinar on MFA for chapter leaders and volunteers who wanted guidance on setup and usage. Click here to view the training.
MFA enrollment should be completed by June 1 to avoid any disruption in access to APWA accounts. The setup process typically takes only a few minutes and can be completed on a mobile device.
Questions can be sent to chapterservices@apwa.org.
New Resources!
Sustainability and Resiliency Committee Resource Guide
The Resource Guide for Chapter Sustainability and Resiliency Committees is designed to provide your chapter with information, ideas, resources, and contacts as you create, build, and grow your sustainability and resiliency committee. Whether you are a chapter leader or member, have already established a sustainability and resiliency committee, don’t know where to start, want to share your success, and/or learn from others, you’ll find this Resource Guide helpful.
Supervision, Management, and Leadership Frameworks
APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee developed the Supervision, Management, and Leadership Education Frameworks to support chapters in planning continuing education and professional development on these topics. Created with input from committee and knowledge team members, the frameworks provide a common understanding of supervision, management, and leadership within public works.
The frameworks are intended to help chapters identify education opportunities and support consistent terminology and messaging across APWA programs and resources. Chapters are encouraged to reference the frameworks when planning conferences, workshops, and other educational programming.
APWA Accreditation Announcements
Accreditation is the mark of professionalism, indicating a public works agency has made a commitment to continuous improvement in delivering public works operations and services to its community. Accreditation recognizes an agency’s policies, procedures, and practices, which have been evaluated against nationally-recognized management practices determined to be appropriate for that specific agency.
The following public works agencies were accredited in April 2026:
Region 3
- Beaufort County, South Carolina Public Works Department—2nd accreditation
Region 4
- Hillsborough County, Florida Facilities Management and Real Estate Department—3rd accreditation
- Hillsborough County, Florida Fleet Services Department—3rd accreditation
- Hillsborough County, Florida Public Works Department—6th accreditation
- Hillsborough County, Florida Solid Waste Management Department—2nd accreditation
- Port St. Lucie, Florida Public Works Department—7th accreditation
Region 9
- Redmond, Washington Department of Public Works—1st accreditation
To help chapters recognize and celebrate accredited and re-accredited agencies, we have provided a toolbox to help. The toolbox information can be found here: Promote APWA Accreditation: Chapter Outreach Resources.
For further information on APWA’s accreditation program, please feel free to contact Jeanette Klamm, Associate Director of Credentialing at accreditation@apwa.org.
Host a Certificate Program at Your Chapter!
Discover the many benefits of hosting a certificate program at your chapter and get everything you need to put on a successful event. Click here to learn more.
Questions can be sent to education@apwa.org.
Chapter Special Event Insurance Update
APWA has secured a blanket insurance policy covering Roadeos and related types of events from January 15, 2026, through January 14, 2027.
We’ve negotiated a low, flat cost of $960 per event, providing protection for participants and peace of mind for your chapter. APWA will invoice the chapter/branch treasurer unless an alternate billing contact has been designated.
Here’s how it works:
- Fill out the Chapter/Branch Roadeo Information Form at least 30 days prior to your event.
- Submit the form at least 30 days prior to your event start date to chapterservices@apwa.org.
- You’ll receive a certificate of insurance within 48 hours of submission.
Questions can be sent to chapterservices@apwa.org.
APWA Monthly Chapter Leader Training
The next APWA Chapter Leader Training will be held on June 8 at noon CT. The topic will be “Year End Financial Packet Preparation.”
Past Chapter Leader Training calls can be viewed by clicking here.
Invitations are sent to all chapter leaders approximately two weeks prior to the call. Questions can be sent to Jill Wilbeck.
