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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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