Awards

The City of Hastings and Bolton & Menk, Inc. received the Public Works Project of the Year for Small Cities/Rural Communities award for the City of Hastings Riverfront Renaissance Improvements

The City of Hastings is a community of just over 20,000 positioned on the Mississippi River. It has a rich history and a vibrant downtown area. The City’s Levee Park is situated between the downtown businesses and the Mississippi. The park was an under-utilized space that the City desired to make more of a destination for visitors, city residents, etc. 

The City of Hastings, along with their consulting engineer, Bolton & Menk worked together to cultivate a collaborative, consensus-based plan that focused on the ideas and values of the neighboring users.  The three-phase plan has helped to revitalize the riverfront area and includes features for users of all types. Prominent features of the project include: a Veterans Memorial, Amphitheatre, Play Area, mixed-use trails, and more.

HGA received the Public Works Project of the Year for Historial Restoration, >$75 million for the MN State Capitol Rehabilitation project at the 2018 PWX

The Minnesota State Capitol Restoration project, located in Saint Paul, began due to the structure reaching a critical point of deterioration warranting an extensive structural rehabilitation. During this State Capitol Restoration project, historically accurate architectural details were rehabilitated throughout the structure to restore the historical context of the bridge. 

The design addressed current and future functionality, safety, and accessibility while preserving and restoring this historic landmark. The construction was completed with State workers, Senators, Legislators, and the public occupying the facility at times. 

In the end, HGA Architects & Engineers, the State of Minnesota, and J.E. Dunn Construction Company had great accomplishments given adverse conditions, used sustainable design techniques, multi-agency coordination, and gave consideration to the environment. 

Minnesota Department of Transportation, HDR and Lunda/Ames received the Public Works Project of the Year, Transportation category >$75 million for the St. Croix Crossing project

The City of Minneapolis, SEH and Meyer Contracting, Inc. received the Public Works Project of the Year, Transportation category ($25-$75 million) for the Nicollet Mall Redesign and Reconstruction project at the 2018 PWX

Nicollet Mall is a 12-block stretch in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The corridor includes commercial, office, entertainment, transportation and pedestrian activity. The area was in need of reconstruction and updates. The project was a high-profile project with high visibility. 

The City of Minneapolis, along with their consulting engineers, worked together to meet the needs of both the City and users’ needs. It was important for the project to address aging infrastructure while contributing to the unique character of the City. 

The City’s Nicollet Mall project was front and center while the City hosted the 2018 SuperBowl. Activities in the week leading up to the game were focused along the Nicollet Mall corridor and it was a great highlight for the events.

Mortenson was awarded the Public Works Project of the Year (Structures greater than $75 million) for the US Bank Stadium project

LRRB receives the Exceptional Performance Award (Journalism - Non-Chapter) for Addressing Citizen Requests for Traffic Safety Concerns Guidebook

• The importance of communication 
• Logging requests 
• Steps for following up on a request 
• Standard responses 
• An explanation of why a requested strategy may or may not be the appropriate solution. 

WSB & Associates, Inc. receives the Harry S. Swearingen Award (corporate) at the 2018 PWX. 

WSB has shown incredible commitment to our Chapter and has been instrumental in advancing the work of APWA-MN working on committees, conference planning, presentations, and bringing our Chapter up-to-date with technology. WSB’s commitment to innovative and creative approaches to solving challenges in our industry spans decades, and we are thrilled to have created such a strong foundational partnership with them over the years.

Jeannine Clancy receives the Harry S. Swearingen Award (Individual). 

Jeannine attended her first APWA conference in Phoenix, Arizona in 1993 where she served as a general conference volunteer. After moving back to Minnesota, Jeannine had the chance to participate again in the national conference as a general volunteer when the conference was held in Minneapolis in 1997. By participating in these events, Jeannine found a knowledgeable, supportive and fun group of public works professionals that provide a great network in each local chapter.

Jeannine Clancy has demonstrated her commitment to the profession of public works since 1986. Jeannine is not only support the Minnesota Chapter, but APWA as a whole. Jeannine has been a key member of the MN Chapter since 1997 and APWA community since 1993. Her involvement includes:

• Delegate (2015-current)
• National Nominating Committee, Region VI (2017)
• Chapter President (2012)
• Director Public Works/City Engineer (2006-2007)
• Snow Conference Host Committee (2007)
• Congress Host Committee (2005) 
• Chapter Conference Planning Committee: 1998-current

Jeannine was also instrumental in bringing the PWX Conference to Minnesota in 2016, and was the co-chair of the PWX Host Committee. With each initiative, Jeannine brings her positive attitude and infectious high energy.