U.S. Transportation Secretary receives APWA Presidential Leadership Award

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters was presented with the 2008 American Public Works Association (APWA) Presidential Leadership Award Sep. 9 by APWA past-president Larry Frevert.

Frevert, who recently completed a one-year term as APWA president, selected Peters for her outstanding service and leadership to the public works profession.

“Secretary Peters is a tireless advocate for our nation’s infrastructure and always had an open door to APWA leaders and members during my tenure as president and on the APWA Board of Directors,” said Frevert. “Throughout her career, she has displayed leadership on transportation issues, commitment to public service and clear understanding of the federal-state-local relationship in delivery of multi-modal transportation services.”

Peters was confirmed Transportation Secretary in September 2006. Prior to the appointment she was Federal Highway Administrator from 2001-2005. Peters also spent three years as director of the Arizona Department of Transportation and was a member of APWA.

Recipients of the APWA Presidential Leadership Award are selected by the Association president for their exceptional efforts on behalf of public works infrastructure.