Call for VA AWWA Award Nominations

Do you happen to know someone who has made significant contributions to the water industry in Virginia? Or perhaps a company that encourages employee growth by supporting the Virginia Section? Consider nominating them for one of the VA AWWA awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 31st. You can find more information about the different awards on the website (https://vaawwa.org/page/awards) 
 
Remember: It only takes a few minutes to nominate someone but the honor lasts a lifetime.
 
 
George Warren Fuller Award
The George Warren Fuller Award is presented annually by each AWWA section to a member for distinguished service in the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, the brilliant diplomatic talent, and the constructive leadership that characterized the life of George Warren Fuller.
 
Herbert W. Evans, Jr. Distinguished Service Award
This award is given in recognition of the demonstrated activity of a member of AWWA who has contributed outstanding participation, counsel, and progressiveness to the Section for a period no less than 10 years.
 
Edward H. Ruehl Operator of the Year Award
This award recognizes eligible Virginia Operators who exemplify an exceptional work ethic and demonstrate practices that help sustain and further promote Operator Programs.
 
Sherry L. Williams Leadership Award
Established in 2016, this award acknowledges the contributions and achievements of a VA AWWA Section member that has shown exceptional leadership skills, professional expertise, and dedication to the Section.
 
Outstanding Young Professional Award
This award recognizes a Young Professional who, through individual effort, has made significant contributions to VA AWWA
 
Heroism Award
This award shall constitute recognition of an act of heroism on the part of an employee(s) in the water utility or wastewater utility profession. To be eligible for this award the rescuer(s) must, within the past 12 months, have performed a significant rescue act either on or off the job towards saving another person or persons from loss of life or extreme injury, and in the process, must have placed himself/herself at great personal risk.
 
Courageous Service Award
This award shall constitute recognition of courageous service on the part of an employee(s) in the water utility or wastewater utility profession. To be eligible for this award the individual(s) must, within the past 12 months, as the result of extraordinary and/or catastrophic events, have demonstrated acts of dedication to their profession, so as to ensure and maintain the provision of water and wastewater services to the communities they serve, in circumstances where they have placed the needs of said community above their own safety and well-being.
 
Employer Support Award
This award is given by the Section to recognize employers that support their employees' growth and development process through continuing education, involvement in AWWA and Virginia Section AWWA activities, and participation in VA AWWA committees.
 
Public Information Awards (four categories)
The Water Awareness & Outreach Committee invites you to participate in the annual Public Information Awards Program. Select from four(4) categories:
  • Water Awareness & Education
  • Issues & Crisis Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Social Media
 
If you have any questions about any of these awards, please contact Geneva Hudgins by email geneva.hudgins@vaawwa.org or phone 434.386.3190.
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