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.
See the 2026 Utility of the Future Honorees and learn more about the program.
UotFT 2026 Ceremony
Please join us in celebrating the 33 honorees for 2026 at a ceremony at WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm in Room 262 of the New Orleans Convention Center. While we hope to see all recognized honorees at WEFTEC, attendance is not required for recognition.
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.
About
Utility of the Future Partners
Five organizations have partnered to extend the reach of this program.
Past Honorees
Since its inception in 2016, the UotFT program has recognized 241 utilities and continues to grow, and we hope to continue that trend.
- 2024 honorees presentation
- 2023 honorees presentation
- 2022 honorees presentation
- 2021 honorees compendium
- 2020 honorees video
- 2019 honorees compendium
- 2018 honorees compendium
- 2017 honorees compendium
- 2016 honorees compendium
Have questions? Email us at UtilityRecognition@wef.org.
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