APWA Overview

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is a not-for-profit, international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.  APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge.  APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and has an office in Washington, D.C.

Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 67 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works-related topics to public attention in local, state and federal arenas.

The association is a highly participatory organization, with hundreds of opportunities for leadership and service, and a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a 17-member board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, APWA is an open, flexible association with a diversified membership of 27,000 and a reputation for quality services and products. 

The American Public Works Association serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge.

Membership in APWA is open to public and private sector individuals, agencies, and companies interested and involved in the delivery of public works goods and services.  For more information, please contact Susan Causey at texaspublicworks@verizon.net