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APWA Utah Chapter Outstanding Professional and Project Awards
The APWA Utah Chapter Awards Program recognizes the exceptional people, projects, and programs that strengthen Utah’s communities through outstanding public works service. These awards celebrate innovation, leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence across all areas of public infrastructure, including transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, facilities, maintenance, fleet services, engineering, and emerging technologies.

APWA UTAH CHAPTER OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

The APWA Utah Chapter is accepting nominations for the following awards for 2026:

Mark Morrison Outstanding Public Works Employee Award

Trace Robinson Storm Water Inspector of the Year

Outstanding City Engineer

Outstanding Consulting Engineering Professional

Outstanding Public Engineering Professional

Outstanding Drinking Water System Professional

Outstanding Wastewater Professional

Outstanding Solid Waste Professional

Outstanding Emergency Management Professional

Outstanding Storm Water Management Professional

Outstanding Public Fleet Professional

Outstanding Public GIS/Asset Management Professional

Outstanding Public Street Maintenance Professional

Outstanding Snow Removal Professional

Outstanding Storm Drain Maintenance Professional

Outstanding Traffic Operations Professional

Outstanding Public Works Inspector

Outstanding Land Surveying Professional

Outstanding Public Relations Professional

Outstanding Young Professional

 

Click on link below to make a nomination.

APWA Outstanding Public Works Professional Award Nomination Form

Deadline to submit nominations is January 20, 2027.

Send nominations to Shane Jones at shanej@provo.gov.

Questions? Email Shane Jones at shanej@provo.gov or call Shane at 801-852-6773.

 

APWA UTAH CHAPTER OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARDS

The APWA Utah Chapter is accepting nominations for the following Outstanding Project Awards for 2026:

Drinking Water Project of the Year

Wastewater Project of the Year

Transportation Project of the Year

Facility Project of the Year

 

Click on link below to make a nomination.

APWA Outstanding Public Works Project Award Nomination Form

Deadline to submit nominations is January 20, 2027.

Send nominations to Shane Jones at shanej@provo.gov.

Questions? Email Shane Jones at shanej@provo.gov or call Shane at 801-852-6773.

 
2025 APWA Utah Chapter Employee Awards
The APWA Utah Chapter is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Chapter Employee Awards. These awards honor individuals who have demonstrated excellence in serving their communities through outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to the public works profession during the 2025 calendar year.
  • G. Mark Morrison Outstanding Public Works Employee Award – Greg Poole, Hansen, Allen & Luce
  • G. Trace Robinson Storm Water Inspector of the Year – Dale Carter, Payson City
  • Outstanding City Engineer – David Salazar, Eagle Mountain City
  • Outstanding Consulting Engineering Professional – Christina Osborn, J-U-B Engineers, Inc.
  • Outstanding Drinking Water System Professional – Francisco Recendez, West Jordan City
  • Outstanding Public Fleet Professional – Ben Roueche, Salt Lake County Fleet
  • Outstanding Public GIS/Asset Management Professional – Chad Bunn, West Valley City
  • Outstanding Public Street Maintenance Professional – Dave Anderson, Salt Lake City
  • Outstanding Public Works Inspector – Ryan Bagshaw, Millcreek City
  • Outstanding Snow Removal Professional – Ryan Roberts, Kaysville City
  • Outstanding Storm Drain Maintenance Professional – Darin Burke, West Valley City
  • Outstanding Young Professional – Emily Fica, Bowen Collins & Associate

 

2025 APWA Utah Chapter Project or Program Awards
The APWA Utah Chapter is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Project of the Year Awards. These awards honor exemplary public works projects and programs that have demonstrated excellence in serving their communities.
  • Drinking Water Project of the Year: Kent Booster Pump Station Replacement
    Owner: Granger-Hunter Improvement District | Contractor: VanCon, Inc. | Designer: Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc.
  • Intersection Project of the Year: Eagle Mountain Blvd and Pony Express Parkway Traffic Signal
    Owner: Eagle Mountain City | Contractor: BHI | Designer: Horrocks
  • Wastewater Project of the Year: Provo Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1 Construction
    Owner: Provo City | Contractor: Alder Construction | Designer: Waterworks Engineers
  • Transportation Project of the Year: Grandville Avenue (from Lake Avenue to Old Bingham Highway)
    Owner: South Jordan City | Contractor: Gough Construction | Designers: Perigee Consulting and Wall Consulting Group
  • Facility Project of the Year: Sandy City Public Works Fleet Addition
    Owner: Sandy City | Contractor: Forge Contractors | Designer: Galloway
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