Purpose           The APWA Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award was established to promote excellence in the management and administration of public works snow and ice operations. To promote the best practices in snow and ice removal while minimizing environmental impacts.

Eligibility         Any public works agency actively involved in snow and ice removal and operations. Public works is defined as the physical structures and facilities that are developed, owned, and maintained by public agencies to house governmental functions and provide water, power, waste disposal, transportation, and similar public services, in accordance with established public policy. APWA membership is not required.

Selection         The award winner(s) is selected by the APWA Winter Maintenance Subcommittee. No sitting member of the subcommittee or the member's respective agency shall be eligible for the award. Criteria to be used in the selection process can be found on the Supporting Data Form.

Nominations can be made by the managing public agncy or APWA Chapters. Submittal should include a nomination form and supporting documentation that clearly addresses the categories outlined on the Supporting  Data Form.

Presentation    The award winner(s) is presented with a plaque at the North American Snow Conference and featured in APWA publications.