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

headshot of Chris Ewell, 2023 Jennings Randolph Fellow
Chris Ewell

Assistant Public Works Director, City of Phoenix Public Works Department

Study location: Australia

headshot of John Milne, 2023 Jennings Randolph Fellow
John Milne, PE

Civil Engineer, Clark County Public Works

Study location: New Zealand

headshot of Carlos Osterroth, 2023 Jennings Randolph Fellow
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