American Public Works Association

At the national level, apwa provides services to more than 30,000 members in north america. In a typical year, more than 10,000 people participate in education-related activities, of which about 25% are non-members. Our primary services include e-learning opportunities, webinars, educational forums, conferences, workshops, exhibits, publications, training programs, certificate programs, credentialing programs, and accreditation programs. (continued on schedule o)the results of our services to public works professionals extends far beyond the individual and truly benefits the communities in which each of these individuals serves, providing services in the following areas: asset management, sustainability and resiliency, emergency management; engineering and construction; fleet management; facilities and grounds; leadership and management; solid waste management; transportation; water resources management; utilities and public right-of-way services. We also partner with other peer associations and organizations to extend information and knowledge beyond our own services. The training and resources made available by apwa to the public agency workers increases their knowledge of best practices and provides resources they are able to apply to their work, in their communities, on a daily basis.

Conferences: the 2025 pwx (public works exposition) national education conference, annual business meeting and trade show exhibit for public works professionals was held in atlanta. The 2025 north american snow conference and trade show exhibit was held in grand rapids, michigan (see schedule o). The pwx event brought more than 5,600 public works and industry-related professionals together in one forum with more than 165 educational sessions, over 94,000 square feet exhibits showcasing new technology, products and services available to the public works sector. This meeting also serves as our annual business meeting for our volunteer board of directors, national committees and chapter leadership. (continued on schedule o)the 2025 north american snow conference and trade show exhibit for snow fighters and winter maintenance professionals was held in grand rapids, michigan. This event brought together nearly 2,000 snow fighters from cities and townships, county and rural streets divisions, and state and provincial departments of transportation. It is four days of education and networking, featuring an exhibit floor with the newest equipment and products available, quality education programs and technical tours, and opportunities to exchange ideas with manufacturers, distributors, consultants and other public works professionals.

Reporter magazine/technical publications: monthly magazine provided to the apwa membership. Articles contain information on asset management, sustainability and resiliency, emergency management, engineering and construction, fleet management, facilities and grounds, leadership and management, solid waste management, transportation, water resources management, utilities and public right-of-way services. Editorial content is focused on subject matter in the areas of water resources, fleet management, construction inspection, environmental, solid waste, municipal engineering, transportation, equipment services, facilities and grounds, winter maintenance, sustainability, apwa accreditation and certification, international, young professionals, apwa chapter success stories, government affairs, in and around apwa, and other public works-related topics.