Community Involvement Award
The Community Involvement Award recognized APWA members whose active involvement enhanced the quality of life in the community where they worked or lived. Discontinued in 2023.
Award Winners
2023
Gina Venglass, PE, City of Las Vegas, Nevada
2022
Ramesh Swaminathan, City of Austin, Texas
2021
Renee Tyler, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
2020
John W. Lash, III, City of Newport News, Virginia
2019
No nominations
2018
John Keeven, PE, St. Louis, Missouri
2017
Matthew Bartlett, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
2016
No nominations
2015
Carl Schoedel, PE, Kane County, Florida
2014
David Derrick, Kissimmee, Florida
2013
Dean Bayer, PE, San Antonio, Texas
Rick Eilertson, Fitchburg, Wisconsin
2012
Donald Jacobovitz, PE, Putnam County, Florida
2011
James J. Proce, City of Palm Bay, Florida
2010
Linda Petelka, BSc, Region of Peel, Ontario
2009
Sharyn L. Fox, Newport News, Virginia
2008
Eric K. Dargan, City of Houston, Texas
2007
Richard Merson, Needham, Massachusetts
2006
Daniel F. Moretti, Pinecrest, Florida
2005
Judith H. Grant, Newport News, Virginia
2004
Ronald F. Ribaric, Orange County, Florida
2003
Dennis Walaker, Fargo, North Dakota
2002
Richard C. Keeney, Punta Gorda, Florida
2001
Ron Ford, Aurora, Illinois
2000
Barbara J. Huner, Longmont, Colorado
Dan Mikkelson, Salisbury, North Carolina
Exceptional Performance Award
The Exceptional Performance Award series recognized exceptional performance in individuals, teams, or organizations in the areas of adversity, diversity, journalism (non-chapter), journalism (chapter), safety, and sustainability. Discontinued in 2023.
Award Winners
2023
- Adversity – City of Lawrence, Kansas
- Diversity – Evan Korynta, City of Lawrence, Kansas
- Journalism – Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Chapter Journalism – Alison Haskins, APWA Ohio Chapter, Oxford
- Safety – Northwater Treatment Plant Project Team, Denver Water/Jacobs, Golden, Colorado
- Safety – U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos, Directorate of Public Works Operations & Maintenance Division, Fort Cavazos, Fort Hood, Texas
- Sustainability – Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Boston
2022
- Adversity – Thomas Meade, County of Henrico, Virginia
- Diversity – Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Journalism – City of Elk River, Minnesota
- Journalism – Seven Days, Burlington, Vermont
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Kansas City Metro Chapter UPROW Committee, Olathe, Kansas
- Safety – City of Springfield, Missouri
- Sustainability – City of Fridley, Minnesota, Public Works Department
2021
- Adversity – Peter D’Agostino, Village of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
- Diversity – City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Journalism – City of Des Moines, Iowa, Department of Public Works
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Minnesota Chapter
- Safety – Tyson Hollis, City of Henderson, Nevada
- Sustainability – Vincent Stetson, Town of South Windsor, Connecticut
2020
- Adversity – Washtenaw County, Michigan, Road Commission
- Diversity – Paula Hart, PE, LEED, AP, Hart Engineering, Missouri
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Chicago Metro Chapter
- Chapter Journalism – APWA New England Chapter
- Safety – City of Lancaster, California
- Sustainability – City of Eugene, Oregon
2019
- Adversity – Christopher Cronin, Town of Andover, Massachusetts
- Adversity – Carlos Jaquez, PE, City of Lawrence, Massachusetts
- Adversity – Jim Stanford, PE, Town of North Andover, Massachusetts
- Diversity – Kandace Thomas, Pierce County, Washington, Tacoma
- Journalism – Bolton & Menk, Mankato, Minnesota
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Missouri Chapter
- Safety – Rich Deal, Transportation Agency of Monterey County, California, Salinas
- Sustainability – Boston, Massachusetts, Public Works Department
2018
- Adversity – Jonathan Beder, Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Adversity – City of West Kelowna, British Columbia
- Diversity – John Lozada, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Boston
- Journalism – Minnesota Local Road Research Board, St. Paul
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Chicago Metro Chapter
- Safety – City of Surrey, British Columbia
- Sustainability – City of Frisco, Texas, Water Resources Division
2017
- Adversity – Warwick, Rhode Island, Sewer Authority
- Journalism – City of Surrey, British Columbia
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Minnesota Chapter
- Sustainability – City of Natick, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works
2016
- Adversity – City of Lexington, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works
- Journalism – City of Richfield, Minnesota
- Chapter Journalism – APWA New England Chapter Public Works Awareness Committee
- Safety – Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, Jefferson City
2015
- Journalism – San Francisco, California, Public Works
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Minnesota Chapter
2014
- Adversity – City of Watertown, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works
- Journalism – WSB & Associates, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Colorado Chapter
2013
- Adversity – City of Duluth, Minnesota
- Journalism – City of Bellevue, Washington
- Chapter Journalism – APWA San Diego Imperial Counties Chapter
- Safety – City of Tampa, Florida, Public Works and Utility Services
2012
- Adversity – City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Public Works
- Journalism – City of Golden Valley, Minnesota
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Southern California Chapter
- Safety – San Francisco, California, Public Utilities Commission
2011
- Journalism – Washington County Public Works, Stillwater, Minnesota
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Florida Chapter
2010
- Adversity – City of Moorhead, Minnesota
- Journalism – Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation, Lee’s Summit, Missouri
- Chapter Journalism – APWA Michigan Chapter
- Chapter Journalism – APWA New England Chapter
- Safety – Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota Department of Public Safety, St. Paul
2009
- Adversity – City of Hugo, Minnesota, Public Works
- Journalism – Denver, Colorado, Public Works
- Safety – St. Paul, Minnesota, Public Works Department
2008
- Adversity – City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Journalism – City of Urbana, Illinois, Public Works Department
2007
- Adversity – Don DeHart and City of Danvers, Massachusetts, Public Works Department
- Journalism – City of Indianapolis, Indiana, Department of Public Works
- Safety – City of Tucson, Arizona, Department of Transportation
2006
- Adversity – City of San Antonio, Texas, Public Works Department
- Journalism – City of Bellingham, Washington
- Safety – Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy, Village of Northbrook, Illinois
2005
- Adversity – Pima County, Arizona
- Journalism – City of Los Angeles, California
- Safety – Pima County Department of Transportation, Tucson
2004
- Adversity – Robert Roddy, PE, Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Kansas City
- Journalism – City of Newport News, Virginia
- Safety – Tucson, Arizona, Department of Transportation
2003
- Adversity – City of San Antonio, Texas
- Journalism – Eugene, Oregon, Public Works Department
- Safety – City of Glendale, California
2002
- Adversity – Paul Young, Village of North Aurora, Illinois
- Journalism – Tucson, Arizona, Department of Transportation
- Safety – Joey Page, City of Plano, Texas
2001
- Journalism – Village of Northbrook, Illinois
- Safety – Town of Bristol, Wisconsin
2000
- Adversity – Robert L. Moylan, Jr., City of Worcester, Massachusetts
- Journalism – Byron Center, Michigan, Public School District
- Safety – City of New Bern, North Carolina, Public Works Department
1999
- Adversity – George C. Balog, City of Baltimore, MD
- Journalism – City of Tacoma, Washington, Community Relations Office
1998
- Adversity – Mayor Robert Thomas, City of Westland, Michigan
- Journalism – Sandra Clark, City of Mount Prospect, Illinois
- Safety – Dr. Daryl Brock, City of Cincinnati, Ohio
1997
No nominations
1996
No nominations
International Service Award
The International Service Award recognized APWA members who furthered the cause of international partnership by becoming actively involved in establishing relationships with public works entities from other countries, or providing outstanding public works service on an international basis. Discontinued in 2023.
Award Winners
2023
No nominations
2022
No nominations
2021
No nominations
2020
John Mick, II, PE, F-NSPE, F-ITE, APWA Chicago Metro Chapter
2019
No nominations
2018
No nominations
2017
Helena Allison, PWLF, Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., Roseville, California
2016
No nominations
2015
No nominations
2014
Mary L. Monahan, MLMe, Holyoke, Massachusetts
2013
No nominations
2012
Dan Hartman, City of Golden, Colorado
2011
Dwayne Kalynchuk, PEng, City of Victoria, British Columbia
2010
Walter Eshenaur, PE, SRF Consulting, Plymouth, Minnesota
2009
David Myles, City of Victoria, British Columbia
2008
No nominations
2007
Jimmy Foster, PE, City of Plano, Texas