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Pakpour Consulting Group Young Leader of the Year Award

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION

Funding Amount

PWX travel expenses including up to three nights of lodging and PWX registration fee

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pakpour Consulting Group Young Leader of the Year Award

Funder: American Public Works Association (APWA)

Overview: Previously known as the Myron Calkins Young Leader of the Year Award, this award has been renamed and enhanced with additional funding from Pakpour Consulting Group. The award recognizes emerging leaders in public works.

    Award Details

  • Previous Award: $500 stipend
  • Current Award: Coverage of:
  • - PWX (Professional Women in Public Works) travel expenses - Up to three nights of lodging - PWX registration fee

Recognition

One of APWA's most meaningful recognitions of emerging leaders in public works.

Eligibility

Criteria remain the same as previous award (specific criteria not detailed in provided text)

    Timeline

  • Nominations open: November 3, 2025
  • Award announcement: Typically at annual PWX event

    Contact Information

  • Contact: Jill Wilbeck
  • Organization: American Public Works Association
  • Headquarters: 720 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105-2100
  • Phone: (816) 472-6100
  • Toll-Free: (800) 848-2792

Background

APWA extended gratitude to the Calkins family for their generous support over the years, which helped shape this award into a meaningful recognition. Pakpour Consulting Group's generous donation has enhanced the award with additional financial support.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

professional-development

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