Celebrating National Public Works Week
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The latest edition of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Public Works Radio Coordination & Creativity: The Two Biggest Factors for National Public Works Week explores how communities across the country celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW).
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK: May 17th – 23rd, 2026
In this episode, public works professionals share creative and engaging ideas that help make NPWW celebrations meaningful for both staff and the communities they serve.
Featured ideas for celebrating NPWW include:
- Partnering with local small businesses to support community events
- Hosting Touch-a-Truck events for families & children
- Organizing friendly barbecue competitions
- Launching creative social media campaigns
- Involving employees & their families in celebrations
This episode also highlights how celebrating NPWW can create memorable moments for staff and their families, while giving the public an inside look at the essential work public works professionals do every day.
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About APWA
The American Public Works Association (APWA) is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.
With a worldwide membership of more than 32,000, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.
