Public Information Awards and Lesson Plan Toolkit!
Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Get inspired to impact your community!
Join the VA AWWA | VWEA Water Awareness and Outreach Committee as we meet the winners of last year's Public Information Awards and learn about their effective campaigns.
Let's celebrate the people who promote water 24/7 with a visit from last year's winners.
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Nicole Trifone, Communications Director- City of Williamsburg
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Beth Sanmartin, Senior Public Relations Specialist- Henrico County Department of Public Relations
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Susan Miller, Public Affairs Officer/ Manager, Public Affairs- Fairfax Water
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Whitney Roberts, Communications Specialist- Lynchburg Water Resources
+ Get the tools to connect to teachers!
Check out the WAO Committee's curated lesson plan collection for getting you into classrooms to reach the next generation of water professionals!
Presented by: Laura Schirmer, Public Relations Specialist- Western Virginia Water Authority
About the Joint Water Awareness and Outreach Committee
The Water Awareness and Outreach Committee provides educational and networking opportunities for public information, education, and outreach professionals in water utilities throughout Virginia. This committee seeks to serve public information officers and education and outreach coordinators by connecting them to a wider professional network focused on the sharing of information, tactics, and resources related to drinking water quality and supply. Activities include:
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Networking and educational events throughout Virginia
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Webinars related to public information, education, and outreach
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Annual WaterJAM workshop and networking event
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Annual Public Information Awards
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Social Media for Annual Observances
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Communications Toolkits for Water Utilities
Cynthia Barnes
cynthia.barnes@vaawwa.org
434.238.5131
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Whitney Roberts
whitney.roberts@lynchburgva.gov