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Stipends Available: Attend the 2026 Snow Conference

February 20, 2026

Stipends Available: Attend the 2026 Snow Conference

APWA Minnesota is offering two stipends, one for a young professional and one for an experienced professional, covering the full registration fee of $639 for the 2026 North American Snow Conference, April 26-29, 2026 in Cleveland. 

 
 
Selection Criteria
To be eligible, applicants should:
  1. Be 35 years old or under (YP Stipend) or 36 years or older (Professional Stipend).
  2. Be committed to funding travel and lodging expenses for conference attendance.
  3. Be a member of the American Public Works Association.
  4. Be involved in and making contributions to chapter activities by participating in a committee or other chapter work.
  5. Be interested in attending the 2026 APWA North American Snow Conference.
  6. Be willing to share the conference experience with peers and the Executive Committee through an article submission about the event.
  7. Have a demonstrated record of a desire to grow professionally and/or a history of contributions to the field of public works.

Note that additional costs including travel and lodging are the responsibility of the stipend recipient.

Learn more about the North American Snow Conference: https://www.apwa.org/events/north-american-snow-conference/ 
 
Application Process
To be considered, prepare a letter (maximum of two pages) addressing the criteria above. Letters of interest must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., March 6, 2026, 2026. Please include your APWA membership number. 
 
Send the letter in a PDF format electronically to: Mary Detloff, APWA-MN Chapter Administrator, at admin@apwa-mn.org
 
Selection of the candidate will be made by chapter officers and is expected to be ratified by the Executive Committee on March 18, 2026.
 
Questions?
Please contact APWA-MN President Mark Hansen at 763.767.6465 or mhansen@coonrapidsmn.gov
 
Thank you for your interest!

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