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40 The Authority | December 2024 m unIcIPal a uthorIty c ommunIty e ngagement a Wards Presented annually to PMAA member authorities who use good management practices, innovative approaches to challenges, and a comprehensive approach to community engagement to demonstrate the value of their authority. Entries are reviewed based on research, design, innovation, creativity and overall effectiveness. These awards showcase member authorities that have excelled in educating and engaging their communities while consistently delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective services every day. PMAA presented awards to three member authorities at this year’s awards banquet at the annual conference. Their exceptional work and outstanding efforts and engagement serve as exemplary models for all authorities to adopt. Visit our website to view their projects: municipalauthorities.org/conf-awards/ and select Municipal Authority Community Engagement Award Recipients. d ormont s tormWater a uthorIty Electronic materials such as social media campaigns, websites, webinars, e-newsletters, etc. • Outreach on Stormwater Impacts Community programs or events such as festivals, educational events, other special events, etc. • Public Education on Stormwater Impacts s chuylkIll c ounty m unIcIPal a uthorIty Partnerships - Efforts conducted in coordination with local, state or national groups or associations, or programs or events with government entities, local legislators or other public audiences. • SCMA – PennDOT SR 61 Reconstruction and SRGA Mill Creek Trail/Historic Bridge n orth P enn W ater a uthorIty Internal Communications - Efforts to support personal engagement and build authority strength internally such as rebranding, employee newsletters, special events for Board/staff, professional growth opportunities, internship programs, etc. • NPWA Pipeline Employee Newsletter Best of Show - Engagements that cross multiple categories and stan out as the best example of a comprehensive community engagement initiative. • Going Viral EPA-Required Quarterly PFAS Testing www.rjleegroup.com 800-860-1775 Scan for a free sample collection kit • PFAS Testing, Analysis, and Consulting Services • Conveniently Located in Pittsburgh, PA • Rapid and 24-hour Turnaround Times • PA DEP Accredited for PFAS • Schedule now before the 2025 deadline Bill Ross, PMAA President (left), Melissa Radavanic, PMAA Second Vice President (center left), Jennifer Nolan- Dremm, Board Chair (center right), and Deborah Grass, Manager (right), Dormont Stormwater Authority Melissa Radavanic, PMAA Second Vice President (left), Patrick Caulfield, Executive Director, Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (center), and Bill Ross, PMAA President (right) Melissa Radavanic, PMAA Second Vice President (left), Lindsay Hughes, Manager of Administration & Public Relations (center left), Shana Constanzer, Public Relations Coordinator (center right), Bill Ross, PMAA President (right)