The APWA Washington Chapter holds many annual events through-out the year. If you have questions regarding a specific event please email the contact person listed. If you are an event chair/head and have changes to an event please email: apwa.washington@gmail.com.
Annual Ski Day
Contact: Mike Roberts, 206.971.2685, mroberts@anchorqea.com
Date: February 10, 2023 Crystal Mountain Resort
The Ski Day event is held annually (snow permitting) to provide an opportunity for networking and to enjoy the winter weather. Both snowboarders and skiers have enjoyed this event in the past. The date is the Friday the week before President’s Day weekend. For more information and registration, see the Calendar List.
Board Meetings
Contact: Tara Davis (Olsen), tara.olsen@wsp.com
Board meetings are held in conjunction with the Spring and Fall Conferences on the Wednesday of the Conference. The Winter and Summer board meetings are held independent of another event.
Dates:
- January 11, 2023, Campbell’s Resort, Chelan
- April 26, 2023, Greater Tacoma Convention Center
- June TBD
- October 4, 2023, Wenatchee Convention Center
- January 11, 2024, Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
Committee Summit
Dates:
- 2023: February TBD, 9:00am to Noon
For Committee Chairs and committee delegates, this event allows committee leaders the opportunity to clarify their mission’s and while working with the Board. Morning coffee and buffet style lunch will be provided.
Chapter Conferences
For Chair, Sponsor, Speaker, and Exhibitor contact info see: The Conference Info Page
Find out more at: apwawaconf.com
Call to Speakers: opens the first day of the preceding conference (ie. The spring call, opens first day of the fall conference.)
Dates: Spring (April) & Fall (October)
- 2023: April 26-27 Greater Tacoma Convention Center
October 4-5 Wenatchee Convention Center
- 2024: April 10-11 Hilton Vancouver, Vancouver WA
October 9-10 Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick
Each year the APWA WA Chapter hosts two educational conferences located in Western and Eastern Washington State. Each conference features educational tracks worth continuing education credits, great networking opportunities, and many fun events such as a Golf Tournament, Equipment ROADeo and 5k Run.
Golf Tournament
Contact: Dan Ireland, dan.ireland@scjalliance.com
Dates: Spring & Fall
The Golf Tournaments are a great chance to network with other public works professionals. Normally held each year at the two chapter conferences, the golf tournaments give you a chance to explore the various golf courses of Washington State while connecting with others in your field. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the APWA WA Chapter Scholarships.
National Conferences – PWX
Find out more at National’s Website: www.apwa.org
National Public Works Week
For more information, including a how-to-guide, visit the APWA Nationals Website: National Public Works Week. You can also post the Chapter’s videos: “What is Public Works?“, “Who is Public Works?“, “Technology is Magic“.
- 2023: May 21-27
- 2024: May 19-24
Night of Excellence Awards Ceremony
Contact: Brianne Ross, brianne.ross@perteet.com
Date:
- October 10, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick (Fall Conference)
These awards include the Excellence and Individual Awards. The award ceremony is held at the Fall Conference in October, to register for tickets, visit the conference website. Please note that you do not need to attend the conference to attend the ceremony. For more information, including how to submit for awards, visit the Excellence Awards page and/or the Individual Awards page.
Project of the Year Awards Ceremony
Contact: Kristina ‘Tina’ Nelson, knelson@kitsap.gov
Date:
- April 11, 2024, Hilton Vancouver, Vancouver WA (Spring Conference)
These awards recognize excellence in management and administration to successfully complete public works projects. Awards fall into five categories, with dollar volume differentials within each category. The award ceremony is held at the Spring Conference in April, to register for tickets, visit the conference website. Please note that you do not need to attend the conference to attend the ceremony. For more information, including how to submit for awards, visit the Project of the Year page.
ROADeo
Contact: Lane McAllister, lanemcallister@icloud.com
Date: October 10, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick (Fall Conference)
The APWA Operations and Maintenance Committee invite and encourage you to participate, and to allow participation by your maintenance workers, in the Equipment ROADeo held annually at the APWA WA Fall Conference. Participants will demonstrate their skills by maneuvering machinery through specific obstacle courses, and have the opportunity to network with other departments on techniques and how to better service customers.