It’s time to recognize the outstanding individuals and teams who inspire, innovate, and elevate our industry. We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for this year’s awards, and we need YOUR input to honor excellence!
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Whether it’s through leadership, creativity, dedication, or impactful contributions, this is your chance to ensure their achievements are celebrated.
Here is a list of awards (click the link to learn more):
How to Submit a Nomination:
Visit our website (https://vaawwa.org/page/awards) to access the list of awards. The nomination form is located on each award page.
Provide details about your nominee, including their accomplishments and why they deserve the award.
Submit by June 30th—don’t miss your chance to shine a spotlight on greatness!
Awards offer a meaningful way to recognize the outstanding work being done in our industry and inspire future generations of leaders and innovators. Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who make a difference.
Questions? Contact us at geneva.hudgins@vaawwa.org. Let’s celebrate excellence—submit your nomination today!
It only takes a few minutes to nominate someone, but the honor lasts a lifetime.
The George Warren Fuller Award is presented annually by each AWWA section to a member for distinguished service in the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, the brilliant diplomatic talent, and the constructive leadership that characterized the life of George Warren Fuller.
This award is given in recognition of the demonstrated activity of a member of AWWA who has contributed outstanding participation, counsel, and progressiveness to the Section for a period no less than 10 years.
This award recognizes eligible Virginia Operators who exemplify an exceptional work ethic and demonstrate practices that help sustain and further promote Operator Programs.
Established in 2016, this award acknowledges the contributions and achievements of a VA AWWA Section member that has shown exceptional leadership skills, professional expertise, and dedication to the Section.
This award recognizes a Young Professional who, through individual effort, has made significant contributions to VA AWWA
This award shall constitute recognition of an act of heroism on the part of an employee(s) in the water utility or wastewater utility profession. To be eligible for this award the rescuer(s) must, within the past 12 months, have performed a significant rescue act either on or off the job towards saving another person or persons from loss of life or extreme injury, and in the process, must have placed himself/herself at great personal risk.
This award shall constitute recognition of courageous service on the part of an employee(s) in the water utility or wastewater utility profession. To be eligible for this award the individual(s) must, within the past 12 months, as the result of extraordinary and/or catastrophic events, have demonstrated acts of dedication to their profession, so as to ensure and maintain the provision of water and wastewater services to the communities they serve, in circumstances where they have placed the needs of said community above their own safety and well-being.
This award is given by the Section to recognize employers that support their employees' growth and development process through continuing education, involvement in AWWA and Virginia Section AWWA activities, and participation in VA AWWA committees.
The Water Awareness & Outreach Committee invites you to participate in the annual Public Information Awards Program. Select from four(4) categories:
- Water Awareness & Education
- Issues & Crisis Management
- Internal Communications
- Social Media
If you have any questions about any of these awards, please contact Geneva Hudgins by email geneva.hudgins@vaawwa.org or phone 434.386.3190. 
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