The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized 39 utilities and two public servants with its annual National Environmental Achievement Awards, spotlighting outstanding efforts to address critical water and infrastructure challenges.
NACWA said this year’s honorees made an extraordinary impact through initiatives that protect the environment, safeguard public health and enrich communities across the nation.
The National Environmental Achievement Awards recognize individuals and NACWA member agencies that have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection and the clean water sector in 11 different categories.
“This year’s National Environmental Achievement Awards winners embody the highest standards of public service and environmental stewardship,” said Adam Krantz, NACWA CEO. “Their accomplishments demonstrate excellence and innovation while advancing solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing water and infrastructure challenges.”
Here is a snippet of this year’s winners:
Individual NEAA Awards
Envornmental Award
- Deborah Nagle, Former Director, Office of Science and Technology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
- Luther Blackburn, Executive Director, Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority, MI
Utility Leadership
Member Agency NEAA Awards
Community Leadership
- City of Dayton Department of Water, OH Urban Agriculture Grant Program
- City of Garland Water Utilities, TX Recycled Water Program
- Detroit Water & Sewerage Department, MI Green Stormwater Management Program
- Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Community Commitment Program
- Mount Pleasant Waterworks, SC Advancing Public Health and Environmental Protection: South Carolina’s First Comprehensive Utility-Led Septic Management Initiative
- Orange County Sanitation District, CA OC San Headquarters
Operations & Environmental Performance
- Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, NM SWRP Outfall Restoration Project
- Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, PA North End Plant Expansion: ALCOSAN’s New Outfall
- Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA Automating Regulatory Monitoring of Residual Chlorine: Improving Operational Efficiency and Public Health Protection
- Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, AR Sewer Service Line Replacement Program
- Sacramento Area Sewer District, CA Septic to Sewer Projects
A complete listing of award winners is available here. Additional information about the awards program is available here.
Source: National Association of Clean Water Agencies
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