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 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