APWA IOWA CHAPTER AWARDS Nominations for the awards listed below will be accepted until July 1, 2022, and winners will be announced at the Fall Conference. The nomination form and information for the Projects of the Year can be found below. Individual member award nominations are to be submitted via email along with a justification for the nomination. All award nominations will only be accepted via email to Eric Cowles at Eric.Cowles@bolton-menk.com. If you have any questions, please contact Eric Cowles at the above email or by phone at 763-258-7567. The Chapter Awards are summarized below: LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD (Plaque) The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding service to the Chapter APWA. The award consists of a traveling plaque and a smaller permanent plaque for the recipient. The award is presented annually at the annual President’s meeting. CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD (Plaque) The purpose of this award is to recognize chapter members for work in specific activity areas that bring recognition to the Iowa Chapter. STAN RING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD (Plaque) The purpose of this award is to recognize Iowa Chapter – APWA members who have demonstrated exemplary long-term service and commitment to the Iowa Chapter and to the Public Works Profession. AL OLSON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS (Plaque) The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual exemplifying leadership, dedication and mentoring of public works employees and tireless behind the scene efforts as embodied by Al's commitment to the public works profession. CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD (Plaque) The purpose of this award is to honor a public works contractor for outstanding achievement as reflected in the construction of a completed public works project. CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD These awards are presented to the Consultant of the Year for work on public improvements that demonstrate innovation, expertise, and achievements throughout the state. Nominations must be made by a public agency. PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD These awards recognize the managing agency, the consultant//engineer, and the contractor who, working together, complete public works projects. Projects shall be substantially complete at the time of nomination. Awards are considered for any public improvement project such as the following types of projects:
Sub Categories for project cost for each of the above categories are:
These award nominations are to be submitted with the Nomination Form. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARD This award is to recognize public works leaders who are also leaders in their community and who ensure public trust in public works professionals through recognition of outstanding community leadership. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Supporting Documentation is limited to 20 pages. Applicants for this award may be considered for Chapter endorsement for submittal to the National Awards. YOUNG LEADER AWARD This award is to recognize and encourage young APWA members who have demonstrated an initial commitment to the profession and the chapter and show potential for future growth within the chapter. The award promotes the concept that length of career of the nominee does not necessarily indicate his/her leadership abilities or potential for service. Candidates must be active members of APWA for five consecutive years and not exceed 35 years of age as of the award deadline. Please include The candidate should have also accomplished one or more of the following:
Supporting Documentation is limited to 20 pages. Applicants for this award may be considered for Chapter endorsement for submittal to the National Awards. APWA NATIONAL AWARDS All Iowa Chapter award nominations will be automatically submitted for national awards (where similar national categories exist). Additional national award categories are also available, and all national award categories can be found here. PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR CHAPTER EXCELLENCE (PACE) Previous Iowa Chapter PACE Submittals |
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