Photo Caption: Past President of the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA), Patty Podoboronzy (right), presents County of Grande Prairie Public Works Support Lead Craig Allison with the CPWA 2021 National Public Works Week Award.

By Abby Zieverink

County of Grande Prairie

County of Grande Prairie wins 2021 National Public Works Week Award Contest

Nov 1, 2021 | 12:11 PM

The County of Grande Prairie has been selected as the winner of the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) 2021 National Public Works Week (NPWW).

NPWW occurs in May of each year and looks to recognize men and women in North America who provide public works services, through initiatives such as projects, initiatives, parades, open houses, etc.

“Public Works is responsible for the delivery of important services to our communities, and National Public Works Week is a great way to recognize that critical role,” said CPWA Past President Patty Podoborozny.

“By engaging residents in activities that highlight public works, Grande Prairie’s excellent outreach and public relations efforts show how central these services and personnel are to our communities.”

This was the first year the County of Grande Prairie entered the national competition, to compete against other municipalities.

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The County of Grande Prairie’s Public Works Week celebrations began with County Reeve Leanne Beaupre, designating May 16-22, 2021 as National Public Works Week.

During that week, 2,185 county residents participated in a scavenger hunt, which was set to educate participants on all areas of public works including recycling and waste management, road jurisdiction, road work, dust control, street lights, water and sanitary services, road signs, water pompous locations, etc.

“CPWA is honoured to recognize Grande Prairie’s efforts to celebrate National Public Works Week,” said Podoborozny.

“Grande Prairie’s NPWW scavenger hunt was a great hands-on way to engage residents about county public works services and I hope represents the first of many successful NPWW celebrations.”