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The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has been named Industry of the Year by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. This recognition is awarded to the industry that exemplifies best practices in community spirit, sustains success, and leads with community collaboration.

The award was presented during the Chamber’s 2026 Annual Awards, an event that brings together business leaders, elected officials, and community partners to celebrate organizations and individuals making a meaningful difference across Cumberland County and the surrounding area.

The Industry of the Year Award honors an organization whose work strengthens the local economy, supports community growth, and demonstrates excellence within its sector. PWC was selected for its continued commitment to delivering reliable electric, water, and wastewater services while supporting economic development and quality of life throughout the region.

“For more than 120 years, PWC has been proud to serve with excellence as the hometown utility for Fayetteville and surrounding communities,” Timothy Bryant, CEO/General Manager of Fayetteville PWC. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our employees and their commitment to serving our customers and community with professionalism, reliability, and care.”

As a public, not‑for‑profit utility, PWC provides essential services to more than 250,000 residents and businesses across Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and Fort Bragg. PWC is consistently recognized at the local, state, and national levels for reliability, customer service, operational excellence, and community involvement.

PWC thanks the Greater Fayetteville Chamber for this honor and remains committed to continuing to serve the community with safe, reliable, and affordable utility services- today and into the future.

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is proud to announce its recent recognition at the 2025 NC One Water Awards, where the utility earned two of the highest distinctions: Water Distribution System of the Year – Overall Winner and Wastewater Collections System of the Year – Large System Award. These awards highlight PWC’s commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to the greater Fayetteville community.

PWC’s Water Distribution System received recognition for delivering water to over 225,000 residents with the Water Distribution System of the Year – Overall Winner Award.  The award highlights PWC’s investments in infrastructure, strict maintenance, and new technologies that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. The award honors municipalities that exceed standards to protect public health.

PWC was recognized for its effective management of a large wastewater collection network by receiving the Wastewater Collections System of the Year – Large System Award. The award highlights PWC’s proactive environmental practices, regulatory compliance, and ability to address challenges protecting public health and the environment. It honors systems that minimize health risks and property damage through outstanding infrastructure maintenance and professionalism.

“Receiving both awards is a testament to our entire team’s dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence,” said Misty Manning, Chief Operations Officer for Water Resources at PWC. “We take immense pride in serving our community, ensuring every family has access to clean drinking water and dependable wastewater services. At PWC, our mission is to protect public health, support our community’s growth, and continue to deliver on our promise of quality and affordability every day.”

These dual honors highlight PWC’s ongoing commitment to providing reliable, affordable water and wastewater services in the Fayetteville area. PWC’s team works hard to ensure families and businesses receive essential utilities that benefit both quality of life and community development.

PWC would like to thank the community and our employees whose ongoing support and dedication make achievements like these possible.

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has received the results of its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) financial audit. The independent auditor PBMares, LLP, issued a clean audit opinion for FY25, identifying no material discrepancies. The audit results reflect PWC’s continued commitment to sound financial management and transparency.

On December 30, 2025, PWC provided copies of the completed audit to the North Carolina Local Government Commission as part of its standard reporting process.

“I am proud of our finance division and ultimately everyone working at PWC as we continue to commit to excellence which is reflected by this external audit report” said Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager of the Fayetteville PWC. “This clean audit shows our commitment to our customers and the trust they place in our operations.”