APWA News

APWA Recognized with Platinum and Gold 2026 MarCom Awards

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…

New CPWA President Ready to Tackle the Role

The Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) serves as the “voice of public works in Canada,” a role it has fulfilled since it was founded in 1986. Under the American Public…

The November APWA Reporter Is Now Available Online

Did you miss PWX, or want to relive it? This is the issue for you! Robert Garland, PE, PWLF, took the reins of leadership in Houston during the Opening General…

APWA Honors National First Responders Day, Spotlighting the Essential Role of Public Works

KANSAS CITY, MO—The American Public Works Association (APWA) will join communities across the US in recognizing National First Responders Day (NFRD) on October 28. While police, fire, and EMS are…

Join Us for the APWA Nonmember Open House

Curious about how APWA can help you or your agency? Join us on October 27 for the APWA Nonmember Open House to discover the value of becoming part of the…

Get Your Free Copy of IFME’s Disaster Recovery Management Guidebook

The International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) is comprised of nearly two dozen member countries and connects municipal and public works engineers worldwide to share knowledge, innovation, and a united…

Bring Your Big Idea to Life: New Initiatives Program Applications Are Open

The New Initiatives Fall 2026 application cycle is now open. Do you have an idea that could provide an innovative solution to other members or chapters, create a new approach…

The October APWA Reporter Is Now Available Online

The upcoming winter is expected to be unusual with El Niño making an appearance. While predicted to be warmer than past winters, there will still be winter weather events that…

New Coalition Launches to Champion Canada’s Infrastructure Economy

OTTAWA, ON—Canada’s local infrastructure is the foundation of the federal government’s ambitious, nation-building agenda and strong, healthy communities. However, 11 percent of core public infrastructure is rated in poor or…

APWA Welcomes New President, Robert Garland, and Two New Board Members

KANSAS CITY, MO—The American Public Works Association (APWA) is honored to announce that Robert Garland, PE, PWLF, Vice President and Regional Director, McKim & Creed, Sarasota, Florida, has been sworn…