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Congratulations to all our SFBS Award Winners, State Award Winners and Outstanding Volunteers!
By: Tyree Jackson (City of Oakland)
February 24, 2023
On Friday, February 3rd, the SFBS Local Section had an opportunity to celebrate our members and member achievements at the Annual Awards Banquet, held at the gorgeous Oakhurst Country Club nestled in the foothills of central Contra Costa. It was great to see so many long-time members, industry peers, and old friends – and meet a few folks new to CWEA, as well!
Congratulations to all our SFBS award winners, State award nominees, and outstanding volunteers! We also swore in a new Board of Directors, and are pleased to welcome and announce our newest members, Amanda Roa (Treasurer) and Billy Wong (Secretary). Together, we look forward to continuing SFBS programming that promotes professional development, technical certification through CWEA, and that showcases regional ingenuity and achievement in all aspects of water/wastewater utility. Most importantly, we’re excited to ensure that SFBS continues to provide its members with good value and opportunity, in every way that it can. Be on the look-out for information on SFBS activities and events – some of which are highlighted below. We hope to see you again soon!
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, March 8th 2023: SFBS Collection System Maintenance TCP Prep Seminar
- Thursday, March 16th 2023: SFBS March Dinner Meeting – Safety Compliance on Municipal Projects
- Wednesday, March 22nd 2023: Lab Committee webinar on Microscope Evaluation of Micro-Organisms for Wastewater Lab and Operations Staff (on OWEN)
- Thursday, March 23rd 2023: Professional Development Committee Zoom call on Partnering for Success: Understanding the Role of the Manufacturer’s Representative
Coming Soon:
- Mid-May/Early-June 2023: O&M Committee site tour of Oro Loma Sanitary District WTP for mid-May or early June
Awards:
2022 Local Section Winners for SFBS:
| Category | Winner(s) |
| Community Engagement and Outreach: Project of the Year – Small | Ironhouse Sanitary |
| Collection System of the Year – Small | Oro Loma Sanitary District |
| WTP Operator of the Year | Manuel Dos Santos (South San Francisco) |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year – Medium | South San Francisco-San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant |
| Leadership: Supervisor of the Year | Steven Aguiar |
| Leadership: Outstanding Young Professional of the Year | Jamie Johnson |
2022 SFBS Local Section nominees for State awards:
| Category | Nominee(s) |
| Community Engagement and Outreach: Film Festival | Chris Goward |
| Collection Systems > Gimmicks and Gadgets | Loren Reimer/Tifton Gantt/CCCSD |
| Community Engagement and Outreach: Photography Award | Joe Zumbo |
2023 Board of Directors:
President: Tyree Jackson (City of Oakland)
Vice President: Nick Steiner (Delta Diablo)
Program Chair: Claire O’Brien (Brown and Caldwell)
Secretary: Billy Wong (Stantec)
Treasurer: Amanda Roa (Delta Diablo)
Past President: Kaitie Gellerman (Black & Veatch)
Volunteering:
The San Francisco Bay Section is always looking for volunteers! The Technical Certification Program (TCP) Committee and Safety Committee are actively seeking leadership and project support, respectively. If you are interested, or have any questions, please reach out to any SFBS Board member – or email [email protected].
You can also use the following link to find additional volunteer opportunities within CWEA: Volunteering | California Water Environment Association (cwea.org)
We hope to see you at some of our events this year – and that you’re able to get involved! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, recommendations, or concerns. The San Francisco Bay Section is yours, and the SFBS Board is here to support you!
As always, thank you for your membership and interest – and stay safe out there!
Follow the link below to view the SFBS Board members!
