5월 18~24일 비영리 단체인 미국 공공 사업 협회(APWA)는 미국과 캐나다의 공공 사업 전문가의 공헌한 업적을 치하하기 위한 국제 공공 사업 주(NPWW)를 축하한다. 이 행사의 주요 목적은 건설, 관리, 지역 사회의 난방 운영, 사회 시설과 같은 시민의 삶과 관련된 공공 사업 전문가들의 중요한 공헌에 주목한다.

1960년 이후로 APWA는 공공 사업 전문가의 중요한 공헌에 대한 인식을 고취시키고 북아메리카 전체 지역 사회 공공 기반 시설과 서비스의 중요한 역학을 알리기 위해 매달 5월 NPWW를 축하해왔다.

Next week, May 18-24, the non-profit organization American Public Works Association (APWA) will celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW) to honor public works professionals in the U.S. and Canada. The highlight of the occasion will focus on the important contributions of public works professionals to citizens' daily lives, including the planning, building, managing, and operating the heart of our local communities -- its infrastructure.

Since 1960, APWA has celebrated NPWW each May to raise awareness of these important contributions of public works professionals and the crucial role that infrastructure, facilities and services play in the quality of life in communities across North America. In both the U.S. and Canada, the annual celebrations, events and activities are marked by resolutions and proclamations by government leaders. The local celebrations have included observances of many kinds, including open houses, displays of public works equipment, programs for civic organizations, and media events.

"Every year, NPWW recognizes the tens of thousands of men and women public works professionals who are key to ensure that building infrastructure today is vital to a sustainable and vibrant tomorrow, so that future generations will enjoy a higher quality of life," said APWA Executive Director, Peter B. King. "We celebrate the week to honor the enormous contributions that these public works professionals make in serving our communities everyday by providing and maintaining our transportation systems, clean water, utilities, emergency response operations, and other essential infrastructure and services."

The APWA Top Ten Public Works Leaders awardees of exceptional public works professionals of North America has also been a cornerstone of NPWW since it began. The program has identified more than 540 men and women who reflect the highest standards of professional conduct for public works officials. These honorees are recognized for career-long responsibilities in connection to the design, construction, maintenance, and/or operation of major public works projects and activities in large and small municipalities throughout North America.

[출처 = Water World/ 2014년 5월 16일]