WEF 2023 Award Winners
Each year, WEF proudly presents awards recognizing the hard work and dedication it takes to protect one of the world's most valuable resources.
As each set of awards is announced this summer they will be added to this page.
WEF Fellows 2023
Created to celebrate outstanding contributions to the global water sector by long-time Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Virginia) members, the WEF Fellows Recognition Program each year recognizes the professional achievement, stature, and contributions of WEF members to the preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. These professionals have made a lasting difference for public health and the environment.
Somnath Basu, Ph.D., P.E.
Water Environment Association of Texas
Lynn Broaddus, Ph.D.
Central States Water Environment Association
Ralph Erik Exton
Pennsylvania Water Environment Association
Henry E. Gibson
Water Envrionment Association of South Carolina
Jeanette Klamm
Kansas Water Environment Association
William J. Mitsch, Ph.D.
Florida Water Environment Federation
Dale E. Kocarek, P.E., BCEE
Ohio Water Environment Federation
Jennifer Kelly Lachmayr, P.E., BCEE
New England Water Environment Association
F. Michael Saunders, Ph.D.
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Mark Poling
Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association
Dianne M. Sumego, P.E., O.I.T
Ohio Water Environment Association
Bob Swarner, P.E.
Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association
John Trofatter
Florida Water Environment Association, New England Water Environment Association
Billy G. Turner
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Todd O. Williams, P.E.
NC One Water, Virginia Water Environment Association
Eddy Medal
“Comparative analysis of floc characteristics and microbial communities in anoxic and aerobic suspended growth processes.” WER, Vol. 94 (December 2022)
Avery L. Carlson, Glen T. Daigger, Dr. Huanqi He (pictured), Per Halkjær Nielsen, Jizhong Zhou
McKee Award
“Source identification and apportionment of the nitrogen in groundwater based on isotope methods in the Beilin region of Suihua basin, northeastern China.” WER, Volume 94 (August 2022)
Shanghai Du, Yingjie Liu, Lingjun Meng, Lijie Zhang
Rudolfs Medal
“Industrial Strength Reuse: Utilizing MBR+RO to Reduce Water Consumption by 70% at a Tractor Manufacturing Facility.” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper (October 2022)
Hiro Kuge, Larry Morris, Ph.D. (pictured), Yasushi Terao
Fair Medal
Eakalak Khan
Nevada Water Environment Association
Student Chapter of the Year Award
Azalea Chapter – University of South Alabama
WEF Canham Scholarship
Priyanka Ali
Rice University
Water Environment Association of Texas
Public Communication & Outreach Award
(MA Category)
Virginia Water Environment Association
"The Straight Flush" Podcast
Public Communication & Outreach Awards
(Other Category)
Florida Governmental Utility Authority
Public Communication & Outreach Award
(Other Category)
McAllen Public Utility
Operator Scholarship
Dillon Anglin
Water Environment Association of Utah
Operator Scholarship
Colton Campbell
Water Environment Association of Utah
Operator Scholarship
Michael Graham
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Operator Scholarship
Kristin Hillier
Water Environment Association of Ontario
Operator Scholarship
Elizabeth Kornowski
Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Jonathan Lewis
South Dakota Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Marlaina O'Bryan
Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Porfhy Ochoa
California Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Clayton Oliver
Missouri Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Marcos Quintero
Missouri Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Mitchell Ryan
New England Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Angelo Sacerdote
California Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Nicholas Shirley
Operator Scholarship
Chris Tatum
Water Environment Association of Ontario
Operator Scholarship
Omar Tovar
California Water Environment Association
Operator Scholarship
Gavin Westendorf
Public Officials Award
Charles Amos
Water Environment Association of Texas
Public Officials Award
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Illinois
Camp Applied Research Award
Dr. Yang Deng
New Jersey Water Environment Association
Best WEFTEC Program Abstract Award
Orlando J. Castro, P.E., DBIA
“Horizontal Directional Drilling of 7 miles of Large Diameter Forcemain through Downtown Fort Lauderdale"
Florida Water Environment Association
Best WEFTEC Program Abstract Award
Daniel Davila, P.E.
“Horizontal Directional Drilling of 7 miles of Large Diameter Forcemain through Downtown Fort Lauderdale"
Florida Water Environment Association
Emerson Medal
Mohamed F. Dahab
Nebraska Water Environment Association
Engelbrecht Award
Ed McCormick
California Water Environment Association,
New England Water Environment Association
Outstanding Young Water Environment Professional Award
Amanda Martin Akins
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Water for People Robert W. Hite Distinguished Leadership Award
Sarah Reeves
Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association
Schroepfer Medal
Dustin Craig, P.E.
For leading the design of the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility RNG Pipeline Injection Project
Iowa Water Environment Association, Kansas Water Environment Association, Missouri Water Environment Association
Eckenfelder Award
Thomas Houston Flippin
Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky and Tennessee
Water Heroes Award
Mount Pleasant Waterworks Jackson Mississippi Water Response Team
Water Heroes Award
Ronald Carter
WEF Mentorship Award
Patrick “Murf” Murphy
Florida Water Environment Association
Collection Systems Award
Dianne M. Sumego, P.E., O.I.T.
Ohio Water Environment Association
Industrial Water Quality Achievement Award
Hornady Manufacturing Company / Dallas Powell
Innovative Technology Award
Detection Instruments Corp/Acrulog PYT
Acrulog Differential Pressure Logger
Innovative Technology Award
Flygt Adaptive 4200 Series Adaptive Mixers
Innovative Technology Award
374Water
AirSCWO™
WEF Safety Award
Palm Beach County Water Utilities
West Palm Beach, FL
WEF Project Excellence Award
City of Billings (MT) Nutrient Upgrade, Expansion, and Improvements
Honoree:
City of Billings, MT
WEF Project Excellence Award
City of Billings (MT) Nutrient Upgrade, Expansion, and Improvements
Honoree:
Electrical Consultants, Inc.
WEF Project Excellence Award
City of Billings (MT) Nutrient Upgrade, Expansion, and Improvements
Honoree:
HDR Engineering, Inc.
WEF Project Excellence Award
City of Billings (MT) Nutrient Upgrade, Expansion, and Improvements
Honoree:
Morrison-Maierle
WEF Project Excellence Award
City of Billings (MT) Nutrient Upgrade, Expansion, and Improvements
Honoree:
Sletten Construction Companies
WEF Project Excellence Award
City of Billings (MT) Nutrient Upgrade, Expansion, and Improvements
Honoree:
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
WEF Project Excellence Award
Muscatine (IA) Organic Recycling Center
Honoree:
City of Muscatine, IA Water & Resource Recovery Facility
WEF Project Excellence Award
Muscatine (IA) Organic Recycling Center
Honoree:
EcoEngineers
WEF Project Excellence Award
Muscatine (IA) Organic Recycling Center
Honoree:
Leander Construction
WEF Project Excellence Award
Muscatine (IA) Organic Recycling Center
Honoree:
Martin-Whitacre
WEF Project Excellence Award
Muscatine (IA) Organic Recycling Center
Honoree:
Stanley Consultants, Inc.
WEF Project Excellence Award
Muscatine (IA) Organic Recycling Center
Honoree:
Terracon
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
Black & Veatch
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
Butier Engineering
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
CDM Smith
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
JF Shea
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
Orange County Sanitation District
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
Orange County Water District (OCWD)
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
Separation Processes, Inc.
WEF Project Excellence Award
Orange County (CA) Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion Project
Honoree:
Shimmick
2023 Citation of Excellence in Advertising
Atlas Copco Compressors
Best Design (Full Page)
"Unlock Your Plant's Potential"
2023 Citation of Excellence in Advertising
Nuvoda
Best Design (Fractional)
"Shovel Ready Technology"
2023 Citation of Excellence in Advertising
Gas Clip Technologies
Best Overall Ad
"Save a Canary"
2023 Citation of Excellence in Advertising
Vaughan Company, Inc.
Best Campaign
Ad Agency: Brandner Communications
"Guaranteed Performance"
2023 Citation of Excellence in Advertising
Blue-White Industries
Best Presentation of Information (Full Page)
"M3 Peristaltic Metering Pump"
2023 Citation of Excellence in Advertising
SAVÉCO North America Inc.
Best Presentation of Information (Fractional)
"The BEAST Septage Receiving Station"
Outstanding Member Association Award
MA with Membership of less than 500
AZ Water Association
The 2023 National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Award Recipients
The National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards aim to recognize organizations that seek new and innovative ways to meet and exceed regulatory requirements in a technically effective and financially efficient manner. The submissions were reviewed by an expert committee of volunteers based on the following entry categories: Innovation, Program Management, or both.
MS4 Phase I Overall Winner
Fairfax County Virginia Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
Fairfax, Virginia
MS4 Phase I Innovation Winner
Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District
Louisville, Kentucky
MS4 Phase I Program Management Winner
Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works- Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration
Annapolis, Maryland
MS4 Phase II Overall Winner
The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District
Kahului, Hawaii
MS4 Phase II Innovation Winner
Lower Allen Township Public Works
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
MS4 Phase II Program Management Winner
Capitol Region Watershed District
St. Paul, Minnesota
