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sensors that tracked every touch. National Awards Ceremony and folks showed up for fabulous Italian food,
Chattanooga sent two participants: Chapter Dinner beverages, and terrific company.
Anthony Hudgens and Joe Meehan. The annual Awards Ceremony was PWX wrapped up on Wednesday with
Tennessee was well represented and had held Monday evening, where the most folks heading home. Some stayed
a good support system there to cheer Tennessee Chapter was recognized for for a little sightseeing. Chicago offers a
them on in the bright warm sun and the the 17th time with the PACE Award. lot of tourist activities: public sculpture
brief rainstorm. Hudgens finished in the Representatives walked onto the stage for (The Bean); baseball (Wrigley’s Field);
top ten – no small accomplishment! a photo with APWA CEO Scott Grayson the waterfront and Navy Pier; Chicago
Technical Sessions were plentiful and and outgoing APWA President Dominick hotdogs (and that strange green relish);
on nearly every topic someone in the Longobardi. Some chapters showed up art museums; and too much more to
Public Works field could have wanted. wearing matching shirts – something we mention.
Some were even taught by Tennessee might consider for next year. The 2026 PWX will be in Houston
Chapter members. Tuesday evening was reserved for where the Texas Chapter’s team is hard
The trade show was again HUGE. For Chapter dinners. Many thanks to Mark at work making preparations. The dates
those interested in learning about new Miller and others for coordinating are August 30 - September 2, 2026. Plan
equipment and technologies, this was the the Tennessee Chapter gathering at ahead for 2027 when PWX will be in
place to be. Maggiano’s Little Italy, where over 60 Phoenix, Arizona.

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