Texas Chapter Awards Program
The Texas Chapter has a robust awards program related to the members and the professional work to promote excellence in the public works industry.
Due to APWA’s PWX coming to Houston in August 2026, we will not have an Annual Conference. Therefore, the Texas Chapter State Awards will be combined with the Chapter Field Awards. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the 2026 Public Workshop & Equipment Roadeo in Fort Worth on February 3, 2026.
Submit nominations to: Matt Froehlich at mlfroehlich@bgeinc.com by November 7, 2025.
TEXAS CHAPTER APWA STATE AWARDS
TOP LEADER AND PROJECTS OF THE YEAR
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
MEMBERS AWARDS
- Members Award Nomination Form
- GUIDELINES
- John Teipel Award for Environmental Excellence
- John German Award for Exemplary Service to Public Works
- Richard Ridings Community Involvement Award
- Drahn Jones Award for Excellence in Education
- Bill Hogge Award for Outstanding Chapter Achievement & Excellence in Chapter Service
- Professional Manager of the Year – Administrative
- Professional Manager of the Year – Engineering and Technology
- Professional Manager of the Year – Facilities and Grounds
- Professional Manager of the Year – Public Fleet
- Professional Manager of the Year – Public Right-of-Way
- Professional Manager of the Year – Public Works Emergency Management
- Professional Manager of the Year – Solid Waste
- Professional Manager of the Year – Transportation
- Professional Manager of the Year – Water Resources
- John Roark Young Leader Award
- GUIDELINES
TEXAS CHAPTER APWA FIELD AWARDS
The Texas Chapter of APWA is calling for nominations for the 2026 Field Awards. These awards recognize projects designed and constructed by in-house crews as well as dedicated public works staff members around the state of Texas.
The award categories include:
- In-House Project of the Year Guidelines
- Structures: Public structure rehabilitation, municipal buildings, parks, bridges, etc.
- Transportation: Roads, sidewalks, bicycle paths, etc.
- Environmental/Water/Wastewater: Stormwater, water and sanitary sewer, treatment and recycling facilities, landfill reclamation, etc.
- Historical Restoration and Preservation: Restoration and adaptive reuse of existing buildings and facilities, etc.
- Disaster or Emergency Reconstruction or Repair: Flood recovery, drought remediation, storm cleanup, etc.
- Equipment Operator of the Year Guidelines
- Operations Excellence Guidelines
- Field Excellence Guidelines
Nomination Forms