The Lowcountry Branch connects APWA members at the local level and provides opportunities for education, training, and networking.
We have about 100 members across eight counties in the Lowcountry: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Beaufort, Georgetown, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper.
The Lowcountry Branch hosts several events each year, including quarterly meetings and a golf tournament, and offers a scholarship to support the next generation of public works professionals.
For more information about upcoming events, connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Lowcountry Branch Executive Board
President: Hillary Aton, Thomas and Hutton
President Elect: Hillary Repik, Town of Mt. Pleasant
Vice President: Chris Baker, Mead and Hunt
Immediate Past President: Russ Cornette, Berkeley County
Secretary: Hannah Wilken, Seamon Whiteside
Treasurer: Pamela Cobb, Beaufort County
Directors:
Mark Johnson
Sharon Moultrie
Jeff Hartzog
Bradley Harriott
Josh Tronnier
Stafford Mullin
Jason Carraher
Matthew Bishop
Ashley Holley
Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Lowcountry Branch Awards
Nominations due May 31, 2026
Each year, the Lowcountry Branch presents awards recognizing the people and projects that make a difference in the public works field.
If you know someone deserving of recognition for their dedication and contributions or a project demonstrating excellence in management and administration, please submit an award nomination by May 31, 2026.
Please use the following award criteria and forms to submit nominations for the 2026 SC APWA Lowcountry Branch awards:
• 2026 Outstanding Public Works Employee – Criteria | Nomination Form
• 2026 Outstanding Public Works Manager – Criteria | Nomination Form
• 2026 Public Works Project of the Year (five divisions and six categories) – Criteria | Nomination form
Award recipients will be recognized at the APWA Annual Conference at the Nexton Lowcountry Conference Center on June 24, 2026.