Public Works Historical Society - Michael Robinson AwardPurposeEstablished by the Public Works Historical Society, the Michael Robinson Award annually recognizes the single best article published in the field of public works history. This award is intended to provide encouragement and recognition to historians and practitioners whose research and publications have made outstanding contributions to the history of public works. Eligibility Articles published in the prior calendar year covering one or more public works topic are eligible. Public works is defined as the physical structures and facilities that are developed, owned, and operated by public agencies to house governmental functions and provide water, power, waste disposal, transportation, and similar public services. Articles must be a minimum of 500 words in length and published by a widely known journal or periodical. Articles published by APWA, its chapters, or the Society are not eligible. Selection The selection committee is comprised of professional historians and public works practitioners appointed by the Public Works Historical Society. Criteria The criteria used in the selection process include:
Nomination Individual authors or their publishers may submit an article for consideration. Nomination submittals must include four copies of the publication and any supporting documentation, along with the nomination form. Materials should be sent to APWA headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Deadline The deadline for submission of nominations for articles written in 2013 is March 1, 2014. Presentation The award is presented to the author at the Society's annual luncheon held in conjunction with the APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition. |
