JOINT ISAWWA-IEPA ILLINOIS WATERWORKS QUARTER SERVICE AWARD - 25 Year Award

Each year the Illinois Section AWWA and IEPA jointly present Quarter Century Service Awards to individuals who have served in the water supply industry (in any capacity) for 25 years or more.   You do not have to be a member of the Illinois Section to receive this award. While it is easy to recognize and honor individuals in the industry who have played leading roles, we do not honor often enough those individuals who have provided service for years in the daily operations of our industry. This award recognizes that all facets of the water supply operation play an important role - secretarial staff, budget personnel, electricians, plumbers, pipe fitters, operators, laboratory staff, maintenance personnel, management and regulatory personnel.   An electronic photo shall be submitted via the form below. Photos can be either current and/or 25 years old.

ISAWWA CLIFFORD E. FORE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award is presented to Section members who provide public service above and beyond the job duties required of them in the waterworks field.  Criteria for the award includes recognition of a contribution to advance the state-of-the-art in the waterworks industry (such as a new invention – either equipment or process innovation, the publishing of books or educational materials), professional association, participation or officer-committee chair participation, etc.  Nominations should be sent in letter format, naming the nominee and supplying address and employment information.  A complete description of the reasons for nominating the individual should also be included and any supporting materials or documentation available should be enclosed.  Submit using form below.

OPERATOR’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Presented in recognition of special performance.  Section members eligible to receive this award should be operators who are presently, or during the time period of the meritorious activities, working in the capacity of shift supervisors or superintendents.   Special performance must be recognized in one or more of the following areas: continuous compliance with public health standards in finished water; consistent and outstanding contribution to plant maintenance thereby prolonging the useful lives of equipment; development of new and/or modified equipment or significant process modifications to provide for a more efficient or effective treatment; special efforts in the training of treatment plant operators; special acts not directly related to water treatment, but which demonstrate dedication to the public beyond the normal operating responsibilities; or consistent and outstanding contribution to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations, and/or reservoirs. 
Submit the Nomination Form provided along with supporting data concerning the meritorious service performed by the nominee.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION AWARD

This award recognizes section members that have demonstrated outstanding service in helping the Illinois Section AWWA achieve their goals.    This award is limited to non-board members.  Outstanding service includes time commitments, new ideas and effort to improve any aspect of the Section including membership, image, organization, etc.  Include a letter or paragraph describing the outstanding service the nominee has provided to the ISAWWA and electronic photo.  Submit using form below.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD