Join us for a celebration of excellence and achievement! This prestigious event promises an unforgettable evening filled with recognition, camaraderie, and inspiration. Joining us means being part of a tradition that honors outstanding contributions and milestones within our community. Whether you’re a nominee, supporter, or guest, your presence adds to the vibrancy of this special occasion. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of celebration!
17th Annual APWA Big Bend Branch Awards Banquet
- Location: FSU Alumni Center Grand Ballroom, 1030 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Date and Time: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM Social/7:15 PM Dinner & Banquet
- Price – $40 per person (Pay in advance or upon arrival at the event)
- RSVP by 02/28/25 (Friday) – Please email – bigbendapwa@gmail.com
Year 2023 Project Award Winners:
- Burning Tree Sidewalk Improvements (City of Tallahassee) Less than $2 M IN-HOUSE MAINTENANCE
- North Gadsden Street Sidewalk Improvement (Leon County) Less Than $2 M BEST PERFORMANCE
- 3D-B Stormwater Facility (Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency)Apalachee Parkway Forcemain Replacement $5 M TO $25 M ENVIRONMENTAL
- Stormwater Management Project – Phase II West Pond (City of Tallahassee) $5 M TO $25 M ENVIRONMENTAL
- SR20/SR27 (Apalachee Pkwy) Rail Bridge Emergency Replacement (FDOT District 3) $5 M TO $25 M DISASTER OR EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION
- Ben Blvd. Drainage Improvement (Leon County) $5 M TO $25 M ENVIRONMENTAL
- Visitor Information Center -Amtrak Station (Leon County) $2 to $5 M HISTORICAL RESTORATION/PRESERVATION
- Saxon Street Streetscape Improvement Project (City of Tallahassee) Less Than $2 M MULTIFUNCTION
- Providence – Heart of the Hill Placemaking (City of Tallahassee) Less Than $2 M BEAUTIFICATION
- South Gadsden Street Sidewalk (City of Tallahassee) Less Than $2 M TRANSPORTATION
- SW Greenways & Debbie Lightsey Nature Park (Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency) $2 M to $5 M STRUCTURES
Check out our past award winners here
PROJECT AWARD NOMINATION SUBMITTAL PROCESS
The establishment of the Project of the Year Award Program promotes excellence in the design, management, administration and construction of public works projects by recognizing the alliance between the managing agency, the consultant/architect/engineer, and the contractor who accomplished the projects together.
The American Public Works Association (APWA) Big Bend Branch will recognize the awardees at our Annual Banquet in March of each year.
The Florida Chapter Big Bend Awards are for the following categories:
Transportation* – Projects address, correct, or improve transportation issues and service levels.
Environmental / Stormwater* – Projects address physical environment / stormwater issues or correct and improve the environmental/stormwater situations.
Structures*– To include public structures preservation/rehabilitation, municipal buildings, parks, bridges, etc.
Emergency Construction / Repair – Entry should include the techniques and timing for safety, community relations, environmental protection, adverse conditions, and additional considerations.
In-house Maintenance / Enhancement – The most effective project completed by the in-house crews of Public Works Departments.
Beautification – Projects enhance, correct, or improve the aesthetic conditions of the project site.
Multi-function– Projects address multiple aspects of issues, such as combinations of environmental / stormwater, transportation, and beautification.
Best Performance – The project has the best performance after completion, meeting and exceeding the original design goals. This award is for project cost higher than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00).
Also, the information for the State award is here.
*These categories are for State and National Submittals.