The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized the top-performing clean water utilities in the United States and honored outstanding leaders during a ceremony at the 2026 Utility Leadership Conference on July 15 in Cleveland, Ohio.
President’s Award
This President’s award is given to individuals who are actively involved in NACWA activities and have made a major contribution to achieving the association’s goals and objectives.
- Susan Pekarek, General Manager, Johnson County (Kan.) Wastewater
- Michael Witt, General Counsel, Passaic Valley (N.J.) Sewerage Commission
Clean Water Advocate
This award highlights the outstanding advocacy work by NACWA Member Agencies to further municipal clean water priorities.
- Capital Region Water, (Harrisburg, Pa.)
- Little Rock (Ark.) Water Reclamation Authority
Additionally, NACWA recognized:
Peak Performance Awards
This year, NACWA recognized 540 treatment facilities at 206 of its member Public Agencies for outstanding compliance and performance in accordance with their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
A complete list of NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards can be found here. The Peak Performance Awards reflect permit compliance for the 2025 calendar year.
“The utilities receiving NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to operational excellence and environmental protection,” said NACWA CEO Adam Krantz.
“These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of the utility professionals who ensure clean water services remain reliable, effective, and resilient for the communities they serve. NACWA is proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the critical role they play in safeguarding public health and the environment.”
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