Special Award Announcement

Announcements
Being honored by the CWEA awards program improves the professional status of all personnel working in the wastewater industry and related fields and stimulates public awareness of the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the water environment. CWEA has a many special awards that are awarded to individuals in addition to the standard state awards. Follow the links to the nomination forms if you know someone who fits the categories below.

 

5S
5S recognizes individuals active in protecting the water environment through participation in Local, State, and/or Federal sponsored activities.  Nominations are being accepted through March 30, 2018.  Please consider nominating your peers who have or are contributing to the advancement of the wastewater profession.  This is not a self-nominating award.  Your peers count on you to recognize their achievements and nominate them.
5S Nomination Form

Gimmicks & Gadgets
Calling all innovative wastewater plant operators, mechanics or collection system professionals to submit your ingenious wastewater gimmick or gadget to CWEA’s Annual Gimmicks and Gadgets Awards Competition. Cash prizes!
Gimmicks & Gadgets Nomination Form

Crystal Crucible
The nominee for this award must promote pride and safety in the workplace, teamwork, education and the promotion of professionalism in the wastewater laboratory field.
Crystal Crucible Nomination Form

Quarter Century Recognition
The CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program recognizes water professionals for their commitment to improving the quality of life and the protection of the environment. CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program honorees have dedicated their careers in a challenging and most vital profession, the water environment field. These essential professionals who have spent countless hours improving our water environment include: Operators; Collection System, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Environmental Compliance personnel; Engineers; and Administrators. See the past recipients here.
Quarter Century Recognition Nomination Form

Golden Manhole
CWEA’s Golden Manhole award honors the inductees and their employers for their combined contributions which promote increased professionalism in the collection systems field. The winners are chosen by the Collection Systems committee.
Golden Manhole Nomination Form

Richard D. Pomeroy Award
The Richard D. Pomeroy award is presented for the practical application of an original concept that expands known techniques of wastewater collection. The nominee’s service must have been in any of the following areas: management, overall planning, operation and maintenance, facility design, education or training. Publication of a formal report of achievement is not required but is desirable.
Richard D. Pomeroy Nomination Form

PICK
Professionalism
Ingenuity
Contribution
Knowledge
Recognizes volunteer efforts to the CWEA Collection Systems Committee Meeting
PICK Nomination Form

Photo Contest
Details to come. End of March deadline. Photo will be displayed at CWEA AC18. Cash prizes!

All nominations can be entered online via the new online awards portal. For additional details on how to apply, see instructions here.

Don’t forget – WEF awards are due April 1st! Details to be posted on the WEF website in January.