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: Sean Morris, 651-356-9337, morris@pacificsws.com
Date: February 9, 2024 Crystal Mountain Resort
Please join our friends and associates at Crystal Mountain to enjoy a day of skiing & snowboarding for this industry related event. The Ski Day event is held annually (weather permitting) and is a great opportunity for networking and to enjoy the winter weather. Please also join us for the Après leg of the event at the Snorting Elk Cellar Bar and Deli for prizes and food.
Board Meetings
Contact: Tara Davis (Olsen), tara.olsen@wsp.com
Board meetings are held in conjunction with the Spring and Fall Conferences on either the Tuesday or Wednesday of the Conference. The Winter and Summer board meetings are held independent of another event.
Dates:
- January 11, 2024, Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
- April 9, 2024, Hilton Vancouver, Vancouver WA
- June TBD
- October 9, 2024, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA
Committee Summit
Contact: Jeff Brauns, JeffB@newcastlewa.gov
Dates:
- 2024: February 15, 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)
- 2024: April 10-11 Hilton Vancouver, Vancouver WA
October 9-10 Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA - 2025: April 23-24 Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma WA
October 15-16 Yakima, WA - 2026: April 15-16 Hilton Vancouver, Vancouver WA
October 7-8 Spokane, WA
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: (Tuesday prior to the Conferences)
- Spring 2024: April 9
- Fall 2024: October 8
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“.
- 2024: May 19-25
- 2025: May 18-24
Night of Excellence Awards Ceremony
Contact: Brianne Ross, WashingtonAPWAawards@gmail.com
Date:
- 2024: October 10, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick (Thursday of the 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:
- 2024: April 11, Hilton Vancouver, Vancouver WA (Thursday of the 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:
- 2024: October 10, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick (Thursday of the 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.