NACWA Workforce Development Award winners highlight innovative and effective ways to recruit, train and retain a new generation of clean-water professionals.
A mid-life career change saw Donna Grudier become a treatment plant operator. Now she runs a plant and advocates for other women to discover a rewarding profession.
As a trainer, Stephen Sanders found the power to change operators’ lives for the better, and to help raise the stature of water and wastewater professions
Christine Fowler began her water career with no related experience. She has advanced with confidence, curiosity, and a belief in constant learning.
Daniel Welk’s career embodies care for the critical nature of water treatment and the role of a quality workplace in optimizing plant performance
Ifetayo Venner sees operators as important participants in the federation and looks for ways to break down barriers to their involvement
The Water Environment Federation takes aggressive action to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in in its own ranks and across the industry.
As the WEF makes a priority of diversity, equity and inclusion, it’s worthwhile to reflect deeply on matters of race at work and in the community.