District X – Gold Coast Branch

Description

In November 1974 the Gold Coast Branch was recognized and established. At that time, District XI consisted of Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Martin County was part of District VIII. In 1991 the Florida Chapter by-laws changes District XI to include Palm Beach County only. Broward County moved to District XII. Today the Branch consists of Martin and Palm Beach Counties.

Martin County was established in 1925. It was named for John W. Martin, Governor of Florida from 1925 to 1929. The county is made up of 556 square miles of land and 197 square miles of water. The total area is 26.19% water. Martin County is a place of ease, unhurried, full of natural beauty and a preserved past. Just north of Palm Beach it has that small-town charm, secluded beaches, wide-open skylines, exceptional natural areas.

Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state in regard to area. It is the third most populous county in the state. Its largest city is West Palm Beach with a population of over 105,000. Boca Raton is the second largest with a population of almost 90,000. Boynton Beach is third largest with a population nearing 70,000. With wealthy coastal towns such as Palm Beach, Jupiter, Manalapan and Boca Raton, as well as equestrian Wellington and golfing haven Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County is Florida’s wealthiest county.

APWA Gold Coast meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month.

2025 APWA Gold Coast Branch Scholarship Program

If you, someone you know, or someone in your organization, are interested in applying for a scholarship this year, please be advised of the following:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The Gold Coast Branch Scholarship Committee Chairman will inform each applicant as to the status of their application and the date the scholarship will be awarded if an award is made. The application procedure is as follows:

1. Click here for the application.
2. Complete the application. Include all requested information. Incomplete applications, applications that do not include the requested documents and information, and applications not received by the submittal deadline will not be considered for award.        
3. Prepare a 500-word essay to explain your goals in pursuing a career in a public works field and/or why you should be considered for an APWA scholarship.
4. Return the application and essay to the Gold Coast Branch email at apwagoldcoast@gmail.com by Friday December 5th, 2025.