Oates Associates is proud to announce that Travis Helmkamp, PE, ADAC, has been named the recipient of the 2024 John Collins Service Award by the Missouri Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). This prestigious honor recognizes Travis’s exceptional contributions to the public works community and his dedication to service.

A member of the APWA for 12 years, Travis has demonstrated a deep commitment to the values that John Collins, the namesake of the award, embodied throughout his life. John Collins was a passionate volunteer and a leader in the St. Louis Branch of APWA, known for his generosity and hands-on approach to community service.

As a recipient of this award, Travis joins an esteemed group of individuals who have made a significant impact through volunteerism, leadership, and service. Travis’s dedication to his work and his community is truly exemplary. He brings a passion for public service and commitment to helping others. The team at Oates Associates is proud of him and thrilled to see his efforts recognized.

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