2025 Chapter Awards Information
The Chapter’s Awards Program was established to recognize outstanding individuals, groups, programs and projects representing the very best in the public works profession. What a great way to recognize and motivate your star employees! The North Carolina Chapter has numerous awards, nominations opportunities are always being announced.
Awards NOT Requiring APWA Membership
- Public Works Leadership Award – Nominations due February 2025
- Keith Pugh Professional Manager of the Year Award – Nominations due February 2025
- Robert S. Hopson Leadership Service Award (management staff) – Nominations due April 2025
- H. W. Keuffner Award (front line staff and/or front line supervisors) – Nominations due April 2025
- Jean Seals Award (non-member whose contributions aid the success of the chapter) – Nominations due April 2025
- Herman Drake Award (Solid Waste Employee of the Year) – Nominations due May 2025
- Dale James Award (Solid Waste Manager of the Year) – Nominations due June 2025
- H. Rooney Malcom Stormwater Professional of the Year Award – Nominations due July 2025
- Stormwater Project of the Year – Nominations due July 2025
- Fleet Technician of the Year Award – Nominations due September 2025
- Fleet Manager of the Year Award – Nominations due September 2025
- Streets Manager of the Year Award – Nominations due September 2025
- Streets Division Achievement Award – Nominations due September 2025
- Facilities & Grounds Professional Individual of the Year – Nominations due November 2025
- Facilities & Grounds Professional Manager of the Year – Nominations due November 2025
Awards Requiring APWA Membership
- Samuel A. Greeley Local Government Service Award (long term public service and APWA chapter service) – Nominations due April 2025
- Robert E. Linkner Private Sector Service Award (long term private sector service and APWA chapter service) – Nominations due April 2025
The North Carolina Chapter Awards are open for nominations and all documentation are listed, simply click on the award name in the text above. If you have questions concerning one of the Chapter awards or you are interested in serving on the Awards Committee, feel free to contact Maie Armstrong, marmstrong@espassociates.com, for additional information.