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The APWA-MN 2021 Fall Conference and Workshop, held November 17-19 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, can best be summarized by the phrase “It is SO GOOD to see you! It’s been too long and I’m so happy to be together again!” – shared between friends and colleagues throughout the event.

Over 400 APWA-MN members and friends gathered to network, learn and connect with one another at this year’s fall conference. From the kickoff keynote session by Dr. Abdul Omari on recognizing and responding to bias, through the closing panel discussion on civil unrest and what your community can do to prepare, conference attendees benefitted from the expertise and experience of dozens of outstanding presenters. Additionally, nearly 40 exhibitors were on hand to support the chapter and network with members throughout the event. Fall conference attendees were treated to a special Minnesota chapter 75th anniversary program, created by the APWA-MN History Committee. View the video here.

The Fall Workshop hosted nearly 60 attendees who earned their Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate and visited with nearly 20 workshop exhibitors, invited to participate in the workshop for the first time in 2021.  

A special congratulations to APWA-MN 2021 award winners who were recognized at the conference:

Public Works Employee of the Year: Jerry Johnson, Utility Operator, City of Chanhassen
Supervisor of the Year: Jason Staebell, Principal Professional Engineer, Hennepin County
Director of the Year: Michael Thompson, Public Works Director, City of Plymouth
Project of the Year: Minnehaha Park Area Sewer Rehabilitation – Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
Project of the Year, Honorable Mention: Golden Valley Long-term Flood Mitigation Projects-Phase 1: Liberty Crossing and DeCola Ponds B&C Projects
Project of the Year, Honorable Mention: St. Paul Park Granular Activated Carbon Water Treatment Plant
Project of the Year, Honorable Mention: Dale Street Bridge, Ramsey County
Harry S. Swearingen Award for Outstanding Achievement and Excellence in Chapter Service: Chris Petree, Director of Operations, WSB

We look forward to seeing you at the 2022 Spring Conference, May 11-13 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa!