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Utility of the Future Today

This recognition program seeks to reach deeply into the water sector to form and motivate a community of like-minded water utilities engaged in advancing resource efficiency and recovery, developing proactive relationships with stakeholders, and establishing resilient, sustainable, and livable communities.

Accepting 2023 Submissions

Get the UOTF 2023 Application

  • Applications are due by April 12, 2023, 11:59 p.m. ET
  • Each application will be judged independently by two utility leaders
  • Honorees will be notified by May 17

Upload Completed Applications

Honorees will be recognized at WEFTEC 2023 in Chicago and receive a Certificate of Recognition and/or a UotFT banner or 2023 flag. Attendance at WEFTEC is not a requirement for recognition.

Have questions? Email UtilityRecognition@wef.org

About this Program

Goals of the Recognition

The Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program seeks to reach deeply into the water sector to form and motivate a community of like-minded water utilities engaged in advancing resource efficiency and recovery, developing proactive relationships with stakeholders, and establishing resilient, sustainable, and livable communities.

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