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.

Questions? Contact Cesar Molina, TX-APWA Awards Committee Chair, at cmolina@quiddity.com

TEXAS CHAPTER APWA 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

• Field Awards Nomination Form
• In-House Project of the Year Nomination Form

TEXAS CHAPTER APWA STATE AWARDS

TOP LEADER AND PROJECTS OF THE YEAR

• Top Public Works Leader of the Year Nomination Form
  • Top Public Works Leader of the Year Guidelines
• Project of the Year Nomination Form
  • Project of the Year Guidelines

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

• Professional Nomination Form (2025)
  • GUIDELINES
    • Distinguished Service to Public Works Award
    • Exceptional Performance Award
    • Sustainability Practices Award
    • Technical Innovation Award
    • Management Innovation Award

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