NAFSMA Awards

Recognizing excellence and innovation in flood and stormwater management.

Award Categories

Innovative Flood/Stormwater Project Award

Recognizes exceptional projects that demonstrate innovation in flood risk management, stormwater management, or related infrastructure. Projects must be completed and operational.

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation in design, construction, or management
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in reducing flood risk or improving stormwater management
  • Community benefit and public engagement
  • Transferability and potential for replication

Communications Award

Honors outstanding public communications efforts that advance understanding of flood and stormwater management issues.

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity and effectiveness of messaging
  • Reach and engagement with target audiences
  • Advancement of public understanding
  • Use of multiple communication channels

2027 Awards

Awards will be presented at the 2027 NAFSMA Annual Meeting. Applications are now open for the Innovative Flood/Stormwater Project Award and the Communications Award for 2027. Submit your application by Friday, March 12, 2027 at the link below.