For National Public Works Week, many states, provinces, cities/towns, and municipalities from across North America come together to celebrate with official government proclamations and resolutions in honor of the contribution public works makes to their communities: in planning, building, managing, and operating the heart of our local communities and in advancing the quality of life.
Submit Your Proclamation
Requesting a proclamation from your Governor or your Mayor is great way to honor National Public Works Week and garner attention from your local media and community members about activities taking place throughout the week. We recommend you contact the official's office at least one month in advance. Write a brief cover letter and enclose a draft of the proclamation. In the letter, request a time to photograph the official presenting the proclamation to a designated representative within your agency or organization during a scheduled public works event or a meeting.
Sample proclamations for US and Canada are available to download.
Once you’ve received a signed proclamation, remember to share an update with the rest of the public works community by posting a picture of your proclamation with the hashtag #NPWWProclamation to LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram. Don't forget to include the official hashtag (#NPWW) in your post as well! We’ll repost on our APWA feeds whenever possible.