Schedule
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
ACCREDITATION SELF-ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP (Room TBD)
Description: The Self-Assessment and Accreditation Workshop has been developed with a focus on understanding the practices for completing the self-assessment and improvement process using the Public Works Management Practices Manual and the software tool.
Public works self-assessment and accreditation provide opportunities for continuous improvement to your overall operations, ultimately leading to better quality of life for your community. Plan for a stronger, more resilient operation in which your employees are empowered by this opportunity to share their expertise and knowledge.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to get started on the road to self-assessment and accreditation.
Take away tips and overall recommendations for agencies that are considering accreditation or in the process of their self-assessment.
Understand the benefits that commitment to the self-assessment and accreditation can bring to a public works agency.
Cost: $150 per person (includes training/materials, lunch, and snacks)
Register Here: https://arizona.apwa.org/event/accreditation-self-assessment-workshop/
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FACILITIES AND GROUNDS CERTIFICATE (Room TBD)
Description: The Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate program will cover the basic need-to-know topics that professionals in the facilities and grounds disciplines need to understand to perform their jobs effectively and proficiently. The program provides eight hours of training and real-life experiences in the areas of ADA compliance, grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, capital improvement planning, and more. At the end of the program, participants will have 24 hours to complete an online exam and participates who pass the exam will be issued a certificate of completion.
Learning Objectives:
List the topics about which facilities and grounds professionals should possess a basic mastery and proficiency.
Discuss what facilities and grounds professionals should consider in their day-to-day planning and in forming both long- and short-range objectives.
Identify the information that should be considered by facilities and grounds professionals when they develop program initiatives and budgets.
Cost: $150 per person for members and $225 for non-members (includes training/materials, lunch, and snacks)
Register Here: https://arizona.apwa.org/event/facilities-and-grounds-certificate-workshop/
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
ANNUAL SUMMER TOPGOLF TOURNAMENT AND FUNDRAISER
More information is coming soon.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
OPENING RECEPTION Sponsored by Hunter Contracting (Turquoise Ballroom, Turquoise Foyer, and Presidio Foyer)
THURSDAY, JULY 31
7:30 am – 8:15 am
Exhibit Hall Networking and Breakfast (Turquoise Ballroom, Turquoise Foyer, and Presidio Foyer)
8:15 am – 9:50 am
OPENING SESSION (Presidio Ballroom):
2025-2026 Officer Induction Ceremony
Welcome Remarks - Stew Waller, Arizona APWA Chapter President
Keynote Speaker - TBD
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Exhibit Hall Networking and Morning Break (Turquoise Ballroom, Turquoise Foyer, and Presidio Foyer)
10:30 am – 11:00 am
PROGRAMMING TBD
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
PROGRAMMING TBD
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
APWA Awards Luncheon (Presidio Ballroom)
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Networking (Turquoise Ballroom/Foyer)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
PROGRAMMING TBD
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Networking (Turquoise Ballroom/Foyer)
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
PROGRAMMING TBD
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Networking (Turquoise Ballroom/Foyer)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fun Night Sponsored by DCS Contracting - Olympics Theme (Presidio Ballroom)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Exhibit Hall Networking, Breakfast, and Vendor Prize Giveaways (Turquoise Ballroom/Foyer)
9:15 am - 10:15 am
CLOSING PRESENTATION (Presidio Ballroom)
Presentation TBD
10:15 am - 10:30 am
APWA Giveaway Drawings (Presidio Ballroom)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
AGENCY SHOWCASE (Presidio Ballroom)
Networking with Owners, Project Managers, and Decision Makers