Description
The Southwest Florida APWA Branch encompasses Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties and was formed in 1985. The SWFL APWA Branch continues to support the local community by participating in the Adopt A Road program in Fort Myers, and collecting toys during the Holiday season for the Toys for Tots program. Monthly breakfast meetings are held for members and guests with various speaker presentations. An annual fundraiser event is performed each year to raise money for scholarships to students and professionals that are studying in the public works field. Each year the fundraiser generates approximately $5,000 in scholarships for local students.
Past Events Pictures
- February 1, 2024 – Southwest Florida Branch Breakfast Meeting
- During the May 12, 2026, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Charlotte County Public Works was officially recognized as First Responders through the adoption of a formal Resolution.
- At our May 7, 2026, Branch Meeting Mike Cook, CDM and Assistant District Manager for Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District presented on Building, Operating & Maintaining a Storm Water System with over 311 miles of Canals in SW Florida. There were 38 attendees at the meeting.
Visit our website: Southwest Florida APWA Branch
SWFL APWA Branch – 2026 Scholarship Program
Registration for the SWFL APWA Branch – 2026 Scholarship Program starts on Wednesday, July 1st with applications due by Thursday, October 1st. Please click on the APWA SW FL Branch 2026 Scholarship Application for more details as well the application form itself. Complete applications including the form, the 250-word statement, and proof of enrollment/registration should be returned via email to APWAsouthwestFLbranch@gmail.com.
If you have any questions about the qualification of your area of study, training program, licensing fees, certifications, etc. please feel free to respond to this email or contact to APWAsouthwestFLbranch@gmail.com.
Branch Officers
Chair – Russell Tripp, PE, Rinker Materials
Vice Chair – Paul Benvie, PE, DRMP
Secretary – Daydee Albeirus, EI, Pape – Dawson
Treasurer – Kenna Hubai, Charlotte County Public Works
District Representative – Leah Holmes, PE, Johnson Engineering
Branch Resources
For more Southwest Florida Branch information, visit their website at: https://apwa-swfl.org/index.php