Georgia Chapter Awards Program

Georgia Chapter Delegation Receives 2015 PACE Award at National Congress in Phoenix from APWA National President Brian Usher

3rd Annual Chapter Awards Program

Georgia Chapter APWA's Awards Program was established to recognize outstanding public works employees, individuals groups and projects, representing the best achievements in the public works profession in Georgia. 

We want your nominations!

The Georgia Chapter’s Award Program offers an excellent opportunity to recognize individuals and firms for a job well done.  Each year the Georgia Chapter recognizes award winners at the Annual Meeting held in July.    

The nomination submittal deadline for awards is December 15, 2016 (Note: This allows time for Chapter review and endorsements prior to the March 1 deadline for nomination submittals to National). 

All award nominations/applications must be submitted to the Georgia Chapter Awards Committee using the online forms located at the following links.

Please review the Chapter Awards Program Document for award guidelines and criteria by clicking here.

The following categories will be recognized:

Project of the Year Categories:

• Structures
• Transportation
• Environment
• Historical Restoration/Preservation
• Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair
• Small Cities/Rural Communities

To apply for an award in the Project of the Year category, click here: Project of the Year Application Link. 

Leader of the Year Categories:

• Manager of the Year - 9 Disciplines
• Young Leader Award
• Employee of the Year
• Supervisor of the Year
• Contractor of the Year
• Consultant of the Year
• Elected Official of the Year
• Award of Excellence
• Meritorious Service

To apply for an award in the Leader of the Year category, click here:  Leader of the Year Application Link. 

Awareness Effort Categories:

• Community Involvement
• Diversity Exemplary Practices
• Technical and Management Innovation 

To apply for an award in the Awareness Effort category, click here: Awareness Effort Application Link. 

NOTE: PAPER SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  

Materials submitted may be used in APWA newsletters, website, and/or other marketing and promotional APWA uses.  Nomination submittal provides implied and expressed permission for said use by APWA.  Any nominations that are suitable for National submittals will be endorsed by the Chapter.  All decisions by the committee are final and not subject to appeal.  

If you have questions or need additional information regarding the Chapter Awards Program, please send an email to georgia.apwa.awards@gmail.com or to Michael Jordan, Awards Committee Chairman (MJordan@columbusga.org). Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your submissions!

To view the award winners from the 2015-2016 Awards Program, please click here.