WASHINGTON, D.C. - From historic building restoration and trail improvement to multi-million dollar roads, bridges and dams, the American Public Works Association (APWA) presents Projects of the Year awards annually, recognizing management and administration excellence of public works projects. The awards highlight alliances between managing agencies, contractors, consultants and their cooperative achievements.

Awards will be presented at the 2009 APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition held Sept. 13-16 in Columbus, Ohio. Detailed information about each project, including agency and company contact information, is available upon request.

Winners of the 2009 Public Works Projects of the Year Award:
Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair
Less than $5 million: Taylor Road Bridge & Chico Creek Restoration
Managing Agency: Kitsap County, Washington, Department of Public Works
Primary Contractor: Stan Palmer Construction
Primary Consultant: Tetra Tech, Inc.

$5-$25 million : Interstate 580/880 Emergency Repair
Managing Agency: California Department of Transportation
Primary Contractor: C.C. Myers, Inc.
Primary Consultant: California Department of Transportation

$25-$75 million : Interstate 5 Big Fix - The Boat Section