PHOENIX - May 15, 2024 - PRLog -- The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced its 2024 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. In its 65th year, this award is one of APWA's highest honors, based on a lifetime of professional excellence. Recipients are chosen by past Top Ten recipients and embody professionalism, expertise, and personal dedication to improving the quality of life in their communities through the advancement of public works services and technology.

Among APWA's 2024 Top Ten Public Works Leaders is Jeffrey A. Kramer of Queen Creek, Arizona. Jeff currently serves as Director, Program & Project Management Division, Consultant Engineering Inc.; Faculty Associate, Del E. Webb School of Construction, Arizona State University; and Founder and CEO of Ascension Leadership Group, LLC.

The Top Ten Public Works Leaders award focuses on outstanding career service achievements of individual public works professionals and officials from both the public and private sectors in North America. Each Top Ten Leader is recognized for their accomplishments in federal, state, provincial, county, or municipal engineering or administration, including career advancement, contribution to technology or job knowledge, commitment to the profession as evidenced by education, training, certification and continuing education, as well as professional excellence and service to the community in large and small municipalities.

Shining a light on these dedicated leaders who make possible the core services their communities need to maintain a high quality of life is of utmost importance to APWA. Because of their planning, foresight, technical contributions, and leadership, public works departments, and their private sector partners continue to provide essential municipal services, such as solid waste management, clean drinking water, and emergency management operations.

"Each year, APWA honors the Top Ten Public Works Leaders. They are the cream of the crop and the best at what they do. They have committed to serving their communities with honor and dedication. We congratulate these outstanding professionals who are advancing the quality of life for all," said APWA President W. Gary Losier, PEng.

For more information about the APWA awards program, contact APWA Awards and Chapter Relations Associate Rhonda Wilhite at rwilhite@apwa.org, or at (816) 595-5261.

For additional information about APWA, contact Jared Shilhanek, APWA Chief Growth Officer, at jshilhanek@apwa.org or at (816) 595-5257.

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The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.org) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 32,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy, and the exchange of knowledge. APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, MO, has an office in Washington, DC, and 62 chapters and 97 branches throughout North America.