PEOPLE/AWARDS
The Region of Waterloo, Ontario, received Gold Recognition from the Grand River Conservation Authority for outstanding performance of the Preston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
For the 10th consecutive year, Sanitation District No. 1 in northern Kentucky received a certificate of achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Derrick Mansell, operations manager for the Orange County (California) Water District Groundwater Replenishment System, was named Outstanding Large Plant Operator of the Year by the Southwest Membrane Operator Association.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District received the 2023 MS4 Phase II Overall Award from the Water Environment Federation.
Steve Schlichter, superintendent of the Chatfield (Minnesota) Wastewater Treatment Facility received the 2023 Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association Southeast Class B Wastewater Operators Award.
Larry N. Patterson, executive director of Upper Trinity Regional Water was named Distinguished Graduate of the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University.
The Maggie Valley Sanitary District was one of 15 utilities to receive Gold Star recognition for water quality from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for outperforming drinking water standards for 10 or more consecutive years.
Helix Water District received a Golden Watchdog Award in Municipal and Educational Services from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for its Tunnel Hill tanks project, which saved customers $6.3 million.
The Maine Water Company received the 2023 Utility of the Year award from the New England Water Works Association.
Torey Zuver, superintendent at Chadron Utilities, received the 2023 Water Treatment Plant Operator Award from the AWWA Nebraska section.
Sean Raynor, wastewater treatment plant operator in Fredonia, New York retired after 28 years in the clean-water industry.
Mark Tomko was named general manager of the Vallejo (California) Flood and Wastewater District, succeeding Melissa Morton, who retired. Tomko was previously director of engineering.
Jan Lee was named assistant general manager of the Dublin San Ramon Services District, replacing Dan McIntyre, who retired.
EVENTS
March 4-7
AWWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition, Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit www.awwa.org.
March 10-13
South Carolina Environmental Conference, Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Visit www.scwaters.org.
March 11-14
WateReuse 2024 Symposium, Hilton Denver City Center. Visit www.watereuse.org.
March 12-14
Missouri Rural Water Association Annual Conference, St. Charles Convention Center. Visit www.moruralwater.org.
March 12-14
Nevada Water Environment Association Annual Conference, Palace Station, Las Vegas. Visit www.nvwea.org.
March 20-22
Montana Rural Water Association Technical Conference and Exhibition, Heritage Inn, Great Falls. Visit www.mrws.org.
March 19-22
Michigan Rural Water Association Annual Conference, Soaring Eagle Resort, Mount Pleasant. Visit www.mrwa.net.
March 24-27
Missouri Water Environment Association/MO-AWWA Joint Annual Meeting, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach. Visit www.mwea.org.
March 26-28
Texas Rural Water Association RuralWaterCon2024, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio. Visit www.trwa.org.
March 26-29
Wisconsin Rural Water Association Annual Technical Conference, La Crosse Center. Visit www.wrwa.org.
March 27-28
Nebraska Water Environment Association Great Plains Conference, Embassy Suites, La Vista. Visit www.nebwea.org.
