Utility of the Future Today
Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
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.
Welcome to the Utility of the Future Recognition Program for 2025!
The application is available at UotFT 2025 application and includes instructions for applying. Applications must be submitted through the Open Water portal at https://wef.secure-platform.com/a, and must be received no later than June 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
Questions can be submitted to utilityrecognition@wef.org.
Thank you for your interest in the UOTFT program; we look forward to receiving your application.
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 224 utilities and continues to grow, and we hope to continue that trend.
Have questions? Email us at UtilityRecognition@wef.org
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