PEOPLE/AWARDS
Louisville Water’s Pure Tap received high marks for quality, taste and value in the organization’s 2023 Annual Water Quality Report.
The Barstow (California) Wastewater Treatment Plant received the 2024 Air Aware Award from the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. Barstow plant team member Christopher Biles received the Mechanical Technician Person of the Year award from the California Water Environment Association.
Dennis Doll, chairman of the board for the Middlesex Water Company, received a Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey Utilities Association, of which he is a past chairman. He was honored for 35 years of industry service and leadership.
Barbara Chappell, water services director in Goodyear, Arizona, received a 2024 William D. Hatfield Award for her leadership, integrity, vision and encouragement of her operations team to be involved in and passionate about their careers.
The City of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, won the 2024 Willis Award for Innovation from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators in category got population 20,000 to 100,000 for its new mechanical wastewater treatment facility.
The Washington County Service Authority earned a Gold Award in operations and performance excellence from the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water.
The City of Ocala took top honors at the 2024 Region XI North Central Florida Best Tasting Drinking Water Competition hosted by the Florida Section AWWA.
Erin Jones was appointed the surface water treatment plant superintendent for Pender County (North Carolina) Utilities.
Board members Darrell Patzer and Mardee Heinrich were recognized by the Stutsman (North Dakota) Rural Water District on their retirement after nearly 30 years of service.
Will Hamblin was named public utilities director for Hickory, South Carolina, replacing Shawn Pennel, who retired.
EVENTS
Sept. 8-11
AWWA Water Infrastructure Conference 2024, Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix. Visit awwa.org.
Sept. 8-11
Kentucky/Tennessee Water Professionals Conference, Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville. Visit kytnwpc.swoogo.com.
Sept. 9-11
AWWA 2024 WaterPro Conference, Savannah Convention Center, Georgia. Visit awwa.org.
Sept. 9-12
WaterJAM 2024, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia. Visit site.pheedloop.com.
Sept. 10-13
Michigan-ACE 2024, Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids. Visit mi-water.org.
Sept. 11-13
2024 IMS-AWWA Annual Conference, Kanab Convention Center, Utah. Visit ims.awwa.org.
Sept. 11-13
Wisconsin Section AWWA Annual Conference, Monona Terrace, Madison. Visit wiawwa.org.
Sept. 11-13
South Dakota Section AWWA Annual Conference, Deadwood Lodge, Deadwood. Visit sdawwa.org.
Sept. 17-19
Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies Annual Conference, Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons. Visit ilwastewater.org.
Sept. 17-20
Western Canada AWWA Section Annual Conference, RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Visit wcwwa.ca.
Sept. 17-20
Minnesota AWWA Section Annual Conference 2024, Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. Visit mnawwa.org.
Sept. 18
2024 Massachusetts Rural Water Association Annual Trifecta, Northfield Mountain Recreation Area. Visit massrwa.org.
Sept. 18-19
Western Colorado Water and Wastewater Conference, Grand Junction Convention Center. Visit rmsawwa.org.
Sept. 18-20
Maine Water Environment Association Fall Convention, Sunday River Resort, Newry. Visit metwea.org.
Sept. 19
Granite State Rural Water Association Operator Field Day and Trade Show, Pats Peak Ski Area, Hanniker, New Hampshire. Visit granitestatewater.org.
Sept. 22-24
Atlantic Canada AWWA Section Annual Conference, Fredericton (New Brunswick) Convention Center. Visit acwwa.ca.
Sept. 24-26
AWWA WaterSmart Innovations, South Point Hotel, Las Vegas. Visit awwa.org.
Sept. 24-26
Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts Fall Conference and Trade Show, Northern Quest Resort Conference Center, Airway Heights. Visit waswd.org.
