APWAOK and OWEA have worked together to develop a conference agenda that is a value for professionals in public works, transportation, wastewater, and water for Oklahoma. Below is a list of highlights at this year’s conference. We hope our agenda will serve your needs and we look forward to you being a part of this event!

CONFERENCE SNAPSHOT

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Women in Water Kick-off Happy Hour
• 2 Evening Social Events - Please register by choosing a WORKSHOP during the registration process
• We have again partnered with the Southwest Section of the American Water Works Association to hold a preliminary Water Taste Competition

TECHNICAL SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

• Funding for Water/Wastewater Projects
• Employee Development and Retention
• Collections System
• Modeling Utilities
• Stormwater Management
• Utility Rehabilitation
• Asset Management
• Leadership
• Wastewater Screening
• GO Bond Programs
• Utility Regulatory Updates

Registration is now OPEN, Early Bird registration closes April 30th, 2025. Registration payment due at time of registration.

*DO NOT REGISTER EXHIBIT BOOTH/SPONSORSHIP REPS FOR THE CONFERENCE (Reps included with sponsorships and exhibitor booths will be requested closer to the conference start time)

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received prior to May 5th, 2025 will be refunded less $100 fee.
Please Note: We will not be able to issue refunds after May 5th, 2025.
Registration Questions: Telephone: 405-744-3721 | Email: kathryn.seals@okstate.edu

Hotel Website: APWAOK OWEA 2025

Group cut-off date April 27th, 2025; reservation can be made by following the link above or by the calling the hotel directly 1-800 - EMBASSY and referencing GROUP CODE 91H.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Golf Scramble
LOCATION:
Westwood Golf Course 2400 Westport Dr, Norman, OK 73069
DATE AND TIME:
Monday, May 19th, 2025
Registration // Check-in begins at 7:30 AM
Shotgun start // 9:00 AM
*All entries include 5 mulligans per person or 20 mulligans per team of 4 persons
*Team members must be submitted no later than May 2nd to ensure placement together as a team
FORMAT
The format is a team scramble with all players hitting every shot. Each team will consist of four players,
playing 18 holes of golf from a shotgun start. Watch for some unique holes!
LUNCH
Lunch is included and will be served after the tournament.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the top finishing teams in each flight, longest drive, and closest to the holel. Two flights will be determined on the final posted scores and numbers of teams. The team with the lowest gross score will be awarded the coveted OWEA traveling golf trophy to keep and display for one year.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT ROADEO
LOCATION:
Warren Cat OKC, 4501 West Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127

DATE:
Monday, May 19th, 2025
The APWA Equipment Roadeo is a great opportunity for your operators to practice and refine their skills with the mini excavator in a fun and competitive environment. Warren Cat will be sponsoring this event and providing lunch to participants. The 1st place winner will have an opportunity to compete at the National Equipment Roadeo. The APWA Oklahoma Chapter will cover the expenses up to $599 for the 1st place winner. Contact Rocky Henkel (Rhenkel@cityofbrokenarrowok.gov) or Diego Martin (Diego.Marin@warrencat.com) with any questions.

There is no fee to compete, you may register for the ROADEO as a participant only or as an optional fee.

Monday May 19th: Evening Social Event hosted by Hartwell Enviromental & EI2, Sam Noble Museum 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday May 20th: Evening Social Event hosted by Haynes Equipment, Redrock Canyon Grill 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Both evening social events are included with the cost of registration, registration is encouraged to ensure proper accommodations.

Fee Breakdown