Authorities on Air
Authorities on Air is the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), featuring real conversations with the people behind public service. From drinking water and wastewater to solid waste, recycling and beyond, we explore how municipal authorities—and the professionals who support them—deliver essential services and strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.
Authorities on Air
Live from the PMAA Awards Banquet
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Recorded live just before the Awards Banquet at PMAA’s 83rd Annual Conference in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this special episode of Authorities on Air captures the energy, friendships and excitement of one of the conference’s most memorable evenings. Melissa Radovanic and Lindsay Hughes roll out their own version of the red carpet and invite attendees to step up to the microphones for an unscripted conversation about PMAA, the Annual Conference and the people who make both so special.
Along the way, they talk about:
- The friendships and professional relationships built through PMAA
- Why members continue returning to the Annual Conference year after year
- The value of networking, learning and sharing ideas with other authority professionals and partners
- The important work authorities perform every day for their communities
- The role of communication and public engagement in helping people understand that work
- Leadership transitions and encouraging the next generation to become involved
- A historic PMAA moment as the presidency prepares to pass from one woman to another for the first time
- And, of course, plenty of orange ties, laughs and red-carpet commentary
It’s a fun, candid look at the people behind Pennsylvania’s municipal authorities and a reminder that while the Annual Conference is about education and professional growth, it’s also about the relationships and shared experiences that bring the PMAA community together.
This episode was recorded live at PMAA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Bethlehem.