Lead the Charge in Advancing Agency Performance
Why Chapters Matter in Accreditation
Chapter leaders are key components to raising awareness and inspiring agencies to improve through self-assessment and improved practices.
As trusted voices in your states and regions, you can play a role in promoting the APWA accreditation program. By sharing success stories, encouraging peer-to-peer collaboration, and connecting agencies with resources, chapters help build momentum for continuous improvement. You can help turn interest into success within your area, one agency at a time.
Why Accreditation Matters to Chapters
Promoting accreditation isn’t just about recognition, it’s a catalyst for chapter growth, collaboration, and engagement.
By encouraging agencies to explore accreditation, you're not just supporting professional growth, you’re strengthening your chapter. Accredited agencies are often more engaged, more likely to participate in events, and more invested in the association. They bring leadership talent, peer support potential, and success stories that reflect positively on the entire profession.
Ideas to Promote Accreditation Locally
Use chapter meetings, conferences, or webinars to showcase local accredited agencies and highlight their success stories.
Chapter Spotlight: Examples of What's Working
Peer review network: The Florida Chapter launched a peer review network for agencies starting the accreditation journey. A panel of staff from accredited agencies spoke at the chapter’s annual conference to share insights and benefits of the program.
Conference recognition: The Mid-Atlantic Chapter has a special lounge at their annual conference for staff from accredited agencies. It’s a great perk for accredited agencies to network and share ideas with each other.
Newsletter features: Multiple chapters, including Oregon and South Carolina, highlight accredited agencies in their chapter newsletters.
Self-assessment workshop: The Arizona Chapter hosts a self-assessment workshop during their annual statewide conference, helping agencies get organized and better prepared for accreditation.