The Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Program is a unique international study and professional exchange opportunity that promotes collaboration and sharing of public works best practices, knowledge and innovation, both internationally and with public works colleagues in North America.
This program supports the recipient's participation at a public works conference of one of APWA's international partners and a public works study tour in that country.
Fellowship awards are limited to a maximum of $3,000 (USD) to assist with travel costs and other expenses.
About the Program
The Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Program was established by APWA in 1987 and is administered by APWA's International Affairs Committee. The Fellowship is named after former West Virginia Representative and Senator Jennings Randolph, known as the "Dean of Public Works Legislators," who served as the Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee from 1966 through 1981.
Through the Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Program, APWA strives to further these international principles:
- To provide an opportunity for individuals to broaden their knowledge and exchange experiences and information on technologies and advances in public works through contact with APWA's international partners
- To promote friendship and understanding among public works professionals on an international basis
- To provide a venue for the exchange of information between APWA and APWA's international partner countries
2023 Fellows
Chris Ewell
Assistant Public Works Director, City of Phoenix Public Works Department
Study location: Australia
John Milne, PE
Civil Engineer, Clark County Public Works
Study location: New Zealand
Carlos Osterroth
Director of Fleet and Asset Management
Study location: Australia and New Zealand
Past Fellows
2021
- Yuejiao Liu, Denmark
2020
- Douglas Singer, Sweden
- Emily Tritsch, Sweden
2019
- Nora Daley-Peng, Finland
- John Butler, Finland
- Douglas Sarkkinen, Sweden
2018
- Jason Waldron, Australia and New Zealand
- Helena Sullivan, Sweden
2017
- Evan Pratt, Australia and New Zealand
- Aaron Putnam, Sweden
- Joanne Zhang, Australia