KANSAS CITY, MO—The American Public Works Association (APWA) has received two Platinum and one Gold MarCom Awards for its brand and marketing campaigns in 2026. Honoring excellence in marketing and communications, these awards recognize work that demonstrates exceptional creativity, innovation, and execution. This year, more than 6,000 entries came from the United States, Canada, and 40 other countries.
APWA’s latest brand video, “A Cone’s Way Home” and an episode of Public Works Radio (PWR) podcast, “Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? To Serve Our Communities,” both received Platinum MarCom Awards, while the video launching APWA’s new “ReliefWorks” program received a Gold MarCom Award. Also recognized with honorable mentions were APWA’s National Public Works Week 2026 special event campaign and the July 2026 issue of the APWA Reporter.
“Earning the distinction of a MarCom Award for our brand videos two years in a row speaks directly to the commitment and dedication of APWA staff to represent and support public works professionals everywhere. In addition, winning an award for our PWR podcast in its first year is an outstanding achievement. It’s an honor to share our members’ stories and bring awareness to the impact of public works on our communities,” said APWA CEO Scott D. Grayson, CAE.
MarCom is one of the most respected creative competitions in the world. The MarCom Award is highly sought after, and winning one means receiving peer recognition from the creative industry. MarCom winners range from huge international creative agencies and Fortune 500 companies to individual creative professionals. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. Winners are selected from over 300 categories in Print, Web, Video, and Strategic Communications.
“APWA is nothing without its people. People are at the heart of everything we do, and I’m grateful that the ReliefWorks initiative—a program created to support the people serving our communities after a disaster—could be recognized with a MarCom Award,” said APWA President Robert Garland, PE, PWLF.
A list of Platinum and Gold winners can be found on the MarCom Awards website.
For additional information about APWA, please contact Jared Shilhanek, APWA Chief Growth Officer, at jshilhanek@apwa.org or by phone at (816) 595-5257.
About APWA
The American Public Works Association (apwa.org) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 33,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy, and knowledge exchange. APWA was named one of the “2026 Best Nonprofits to Work For” by The NonProfit Times. APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, has an office in Washington, DC, and 62 chapters and 97 branches throughout North America.
About MarCom
MarCom is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), an international organization founded in 1995 and comprising several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, digital, and creative professionals. Beyond recognizing creative excellence, AMCP is committed to supporting professionals who use their talents to make a positive impact in their communities. In recent years, AMCP has given more than $345,000 in charitable causes, reinforcing its commitment to creativity, service, and community engagement.
Jared Shilhanek
Chief Growth Officer
(816) 595-5257
jshilhanek@apwa.org
