Texas Public Works Association Awards Page


TPWA AWARDS PROGRAM SUMMARY SUBMITTALS DUE JANUARY 6, 2012 AWPA National Award Submittals DUE MARCH 1, 2012 TPWA Awards - SUBMITTALS DUE MAY 1, 2012 FIELD AWARDS Field Excellence Award Sample From Previous Years Winner Employees of a Texas Public Agency, working in a non-management position, whose actions in the field had a significant impact on services meeting the goals of public works in serving the public and protecting the environment. Equipment Operator of the Year Sample From Previous Years Winner Employees of a Texas Public Agency, working in a non-management position, whose ability to operate equipment is outstanding and exceeds normal abilities. Operations Excellence Award Sample From Previous Years Winner Employees of a Texas Public Agency or an organization working in a non-management position, who developed or upgraded a program that had a significant impact on public services. In-House Projects of the Year Recognizing projects performed by Texas Public Works personnel for the categories of:		*BENEFITING YOUR MEMBERSHIP!* Awards Program and applications may be opened and printed from the links on this page or obtained from the TPWA co-chairs listed below: TPWA AWARDS CHAIR Joseph (Joe) H. duMenil, CFM, F.SAME Director of Special Programs LNV Inc San Antonio, Texas (210) 822-2232 Jdumenil@LNVInc.com TPWA AWARDS COMMITTEE ADO: Joseph (Joe) H. duMenil, CFM, F.SAME Director of Special Programs LNV Inc San Antonio, Texas (210) 822-2232 Jdumenil@LNVInc.com North Central Texas Branch: Richard Boston Richard.boston@cor.gov South Plains Branch: Gary Dawson, P.E. Parkhill Smith & Cooper Lubbock, TX (806) 473-3530 gdawson@team-psc.com West Central Branch: James Winward Department of Public Works, Operations Manager City of Abilene (325) 676-6497 james.winward@abilenetx.com Southeast Branch: Katherine A. Mears, P.E. Klotz Associates, Inc. Houston, Texas 281-589-7257 Katherine.mears@klotz.com South Central Branch: Dean Bayer, P.E. Public Works - Pavement Engineering City of San Antonio (210) 207-0748 Dean.Bayer@sanantonio.gov Rio Grande Valley Branch: Elvira Alonzo Deputy Director of Public Works City of McAllen (956) 681-4006 ealonzo@mcallen.net Central Texas Branch: Mark Hines markh@ci.waco.tx.us

Send mail to TWPA@comcast.net with questions or comments about this web site. Copyright © 2012 Last modified: January 12, 2012		Structures Sample From Previous Years Winner Transportation Sample from Previous Years Winner Environmental Historic Restoration/Preservation Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair TPWA AWARDS (due May 1, 2012) John Roark Young Leader Award TPWA Members 35 years of age or younger that have demonstrated commitment to the profession and the Texas Chapter of APWA. Ideal candidates have demonstrated an ability and eagerness to act at the Chapter or Branch level by serving on committees, as an officer, heading projects, or contributing in general to the Texas Chapter or their Branch. Submit a nomination form and a paper/description of contributions the individual. John Teipel Award for Environmental Excellence Sample From Previous Years Winner Recognizes public sector employees who have shown outstanding achievement in the environmental field such as street sanitation, refuse collection, disposal and recycling, sewer and sewage treatment, and/or water supply and water treatment. Submit a nomination form and a paper/description of an operation, design of a facility/program, etc. Drahn Jones Award for Excellence in Education Sample From Previous Years Winner Individuals assisting in the areas of continuing and/or graduate professional education for public work professionals. Along with the nomination form, prepare a paper/description of contributions the individual. Bill Hogge Award for Outstanding Chapter Achievement and Excellence in Chapter Service Sample From Previous Years Winner TPWA Members that have demonstrated commitment to the profession and the Texas Chapter of APWA. Ideal candidates have been involved in Chapter activity and have supported the Chapter’s strategic plan, goals, and objectives. Both public and private sector members are eligible. Along with the nomination form, prepare a paper /description of contributions the individual. Richard Ridings Community Involvement Award Sample From Previous Years Winner Recognizes TPWA public works employees who are leaders in their community by volunteering with charitable organizations or community service groups. Along with the nomination form, prepare a paper/description of contributions the individual. Top Public Works Leaders of the Year Sample From Previous Years Winner Recognizes excellence and dedication in public service for career achievements by public or private sector professionals. Candidates must have 10 years qualifying experience. Along with the nomination form, prepare a paper/description of contributions the individual. Public Works Project of the Year These awards are structured to recognize innovative public works projects that showed excellence in community relations, may have included unusual accomplishments under adverse conditions, and innovations in technology and/or management application. Awards will be presented for multiple categories including: Structures Sample From Previous Years Winner Transportation Less than $2 Million Sample From Previous Years Winner $2 - $10 Million Sample From Previous Years Winner $10 - $100 Million Sample From Previous Years Winner Greater than $100 Million Sample From Previous Years Winner Environmental Less than $2 Million Sample From Previous Years Winner $2 - $10 Million Sample From Previous Years Winner $10 - $100 Million Sample From Previous Years Winner Historic Restoration/Preservation Sample From Previous Years Winner Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair Sample From Previous Years Winner Professional Manager of the Year These awards recognize excellence and dedication in the private and public sectors for outstanding career service achievements. There are several categories including: Professional Manager or the Year Facilities & Grounds Professional Manager of the Year Public Fleet Professional Manager of the Year Public Right of Way Professional Manager of the Year Solid Waste Professional Manager of the Year Transportation Professional Manager of the Year Water Resources Professional Manager of the Year Emergency Management Professional Manager of the Year Engineering & Technology SAMPLE NATIONAL AWARDS SUBMISSION SAMPLE TEXAS CHAPTER AWARD PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS