The Awards Committee accepts nominations for Chapter Awards in the spring.   Award recipients will be recognized during the State Chapter Annual Conference and Exposition usually held in June and in front of their peers at an appropriate time.

The chapter awards are:

Robert S. Hopson Leadership Service Award

The Robert S. Hopson Leadership Service Award is presented annually by the APWA-NC Chapter to recognize a North Carolina public works official working above the supervisory level for outstanding service and meritorious achievement in local government service. More...

H.W. Kueffner Award

The H.W. Kueffner Award is presented annually by the APWA-NC Chapter to recognize individuals who are employed in public works in a position at or below the front-line supervisory level for outstanding achievement in local government service. More...

Robert S. Linkner Private Sector Service Award

The Robert E. Linkner Private Sector Service Award gives formal recognition of an honorary character to persons who have continuously served the American Public Works Association while working for a single, private sector organization. Eligible persons for this award must have been focused on public works in an official capacity ofr a long term of years and have made contributions to the advancement of Public Works and the North Carolina Chapter as a long term member of the APWA.

Jean L. Seals Chapter Service Award

The Jean Seals Chapter Service Award is presented annually by the American Public Works Association - North Carolina Chapter to recognize a non-APWA member for outstanding service to the Chapter. The purpose of this Award is to recognize individuals who have supported Chapter members serving in leadership roles in fulfilling their obligations to APWA-NC. The Award recognizes the efforts of non-members in helping members to excel in their contributions to the Chapter and the profession. The Chapter Board knows that special people, who too often go unnoticed, support any success enjoyed by the Chapter or by individual members. This Award gives you the opportunity to nominate such people for this recognition. More...

Samuel A. Greeley Local Government Service Award

The Samuel A. Greeley Local Goverment Service Award gives formal recognition of an honorary character to persons who have continuously served a local public agency in an official capacity of a long termof years and who have contributed to the advancement of public works practice as a member of the American Public Works Association.

President's Award

The President’s Award is given at the sole discretion of the North Carolina Chapter President to recognize individuals whose efforts contribute to the success of the Chapter. More...  

 Robert K. Seals Distinguished Service Award 

The Robert K. Seals Distinguished Service Award is the highest recognition given by the North Carolina Chapter. Nominations for this award are solicited during the March Board meeting. The Awards Committee reviews the nominations and brinsg two names back to the Board for a secret ballot selection process during the May meeting. The winner of the award is based on a majority vote of the Executive Board.  More...

Division Awards

Equipment Services Division Awards

The Equipment Services Division is accepting nominations for Fleet Manager of the Year and Fleet Technician of the Year. Nomination forms for both awards are due August 4, 2014.  More...

Solid Waste Division - Herman Drake Award (Solid Waste Employee of the Year)

The Herman Drake Award is given each year by the Solid Waste Division of the North Carolina Chapter of APWA to recognize an employee in Solid Waste services in a non-supervisory role. This is your opportunity to nominate an outstanding person from your organization to compete for this prestigious award. Positions of Crew Leaders/Chiefs are considered non-supervisory. This winner will be presented with a monetary award and a plaque at the Annual Conference at Wrightsville Beach, NC on August 14, 2014 at 1:00pm. More...

Stormwater Professional of the Year Award

The Stormwater Management Division Board is accepting nominees from the North Carolina stormwater community for a stormwater employee who stands out among his or her peers for exceptional leadership, innovation, agency service, customer service, community service and contribution to his/her profession related to the stormwater field.  For additional information and to nominate someone that you believe is deserving of this recognition, please see the the award flyer.  Nominations have been extended until June 30, 2014. More...

Streets Division Achievement Award

The Streets Division Achievement Award allows us to recognize an outstanding public employee working in the profession of street maintenance or construction including but not limited to directors, superintendents, engineers, supervisors or field workers. An application form is attached and should be used to nominate any employee involved in your department’s activities that is deserving of this recognition. The recipient shall receive a commemorative plaque and be a guest of the Streets Division at our annual Awards Banquet.  More...

Streets Division Streets Manager of the Year Award

The Streets Division Streets Manager of the Year Award is awarded to a current North Carolina APWA member whose primary responsibilities include the management and/or maintenance of a roadway system.  Candidates must have a minimum of ten years of experience.  More...