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
- 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
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.
Read more about the programUtility of the Future Partners
Five organizations have partnered to extend the reach of this program.
- Water Environment Federation
- Water Research Foundation
- National Association of Clean Water Agencies
- WateReuse Association
- U.S. Water Alliance
Past Honorees
Since its inception in 2016, the UotFT program has recognized 203 utilities and continues to grow, and we hope to continue that trend.
Have questions? Email us at UtilityRecognition@wef.org
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