Events

Virginia Section AWWA cordially invites you to partner with us for 2020! Corporate sponsors are invaluable to our organization as we strive towards our vision of being Virginia's leading association dedicated to the promotion of safe and sustainable water.

This is a three-day certificate program focusing on Customer Service skills and techniques.

The VA AWWA Distribution Systems Committee announces the 31st Annual Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo to be held April 27 – 29 in Fredericksburg, VA. This traditional "hands-on" seminar is designed to provide distribution system personnel with practical information on relevant subjects. The ever-popular Utility Rodeo provides various utility-related competitive events in which participants compete against fellow utility personnel in a demonstration of skill, speed, and safety.

Break out the golf clubs and get out on the greens for a wonderful day of golfing with your peers, all while supporting an excellent charity - Water for People! This annual event always delivers a great day of pars, birdies, and bogey's in addition to a lot of fun.

The VA AWWA Plant Operations Committee proudly announces the 21st Annual Plant Operators Conference to be held May 6th - 8th in Virginia Beach, VA. This conference is dedicated to promoting education and training, increasing performance and fostering communication among waterworks operators, maintenance and management personnel. Attendance is recommended for waterworks operators of both small and large groundwater and surface water systems. Come match wits against fellow operators in the Top Ops Competition or cheer for your favorites.

 

This event has been cancelled for this year.  The committee is working to schedule a new event for 2021.  Please visit the VWEA website for more information. 

The VWEA/VA AWWA Utility Management Committee, along with the VWEA Education Committee invites you to attend their combined two-day event. The 1st day will be focused on topics relevant to Utility leaders across the region and the 2nd day will be Annual VWEA Education Seminar. 

EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

Utility Management Conference, held on the first day, will focus on utility management topics such as asset management, financial management, CIP, workforce development and collaborative delivery. 

Education Seminar, held on the second day, will bring in national experts, facility staff and consultants to share industry trends that are coming down the pipe. Topics include resilient infrastructure, the changing regulatory landscape, climate change and energy recovery.

Network at the shared networking social on Wednesday evening. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, while meeting the speakers, networking with peers, and stay for the fun at the VWEA Trivia Night!

Continuing Education Credits will be awarded. The number of CPE/PDH's is pending.

Who Should Attend? Easy - YOU!  
Utility Management Conference:  Mid-level and senior-level utility managers and consultants who support utility management issues.  
Education Seminar:  Utility directors and managers, wastewater treatment operations and maintenance personnel, researchers, engineers, students, compliance regulators, and environmental consultants.

Pricing   Special offer - Register for both days for only $300! 
Members - $195 per day before March 31 or $225 per day after March 31.
Non-Members: $225 per day
Exhibitors - $425 (include exhibitor space and 2 registrations)
Social Event Sponsorship - Sponsors names/logos will be displayed at the evening social for only $150

Many more details are available in the Conference Flyer. 

 

 

This three (3) day training course is offered in support of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Virginia Waterworks Regulations. It is designed to prepare participants to test, inspect, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure zone and other backflow prevention devices. Training includes both classroom and hands-on instruction with actual devices.

Break out the golf clubs and get out on the greens for a wonderful day of golfing with your peers, all while supporting an excellent charity - Water for People! This annual event always delivers a great day of pars, birdies, and bogeys in addition to a lot of fun.

On behalf of the Virginia Section of the American Water Works Association and the Virginia Water Environment Association, we want to extend a warm invitation to the 2020 Joint Annual Meeting in Hampton, Virginia, this September.   WaterJAM 2020 will provide numerous technical growth opportunities (including continuing education credits) covering the latest industry trends as well as a variety of social activities for all attendees. You can expect outstanding presentations and workshops, along with fun social events that will provide many opportunities for networking with friends and colleagues.

The Leadership Academy is the newest VA AWWA/VWEA initiative developed for individuals in the industry of all ages interested in leadership topics including moral and ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, people styles, project management, and more.