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This newsletter is a new initiative to streamline our communications and reduce the number of emails that you receive from VA AWWA.
Please look out for these biweekly messages that combine multiple items. We hope you enjoy this new format and find it valuable!
Register to Attend!
As a local co-host of ACE26, we're excited to showcase the strength and engagement of the Virginia Section as we welcome water professionals from across the country to our area. Attending is an excellent way to get involved, expand your network, and experience at ACE firsthand.
Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for a
VA AWWA Award by June 30!
It’s time to recognize the outstanding individuals and teams who inspire, innovate, and elevate our industry. Here is a list of awards (click the links to learn more):
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.
It only takes a few minutes to nominate someone, but the honor lasts a lifetime.
Visit our website (https://vaawwa.org/page/awards) to access the list of awards. The nomination form is located on each award page.
Submit by June 30th—don’t miss your chance to shine a spotlight on greatness!
Provide details about your nominee, including their accomplishments and why they deserve the award.
Ed-Ventures to WaterJAM!
Eddy (our traveling AWWA plush mascot) is looking back on last summer’s incredible Ed-venture to WaterJAM...flipping through a scrapbook full of unforgettable memories. Now it’s time to make some new ones!
This summer, Eddy is hitting the road again and needs hosts to welcome him at their facility along the way. As a host, you’ll keep Eddy for a few days, bring him along on your daily adventures, and capture photos or videos of his visit. Show him around your facility, take him to meetings, construction sites, or field activities, and let him experience what makes your work unique.
When Eddy’s visit is over, simply send us your favorite photos and videos so we can share them with the full membership before he heads to his next destination.
And there’s a little friendly competition: the host who submits the best photo will win a fun prize!
Upcoming Training and Events
Cross Connection Devices 16-Hour Class
July 13 - 15
Roanoke, VA
Join us in Roanoke for our cross connection devices 16-hour course. This hands-on training is ideal for water/wastewater professionals and utility staff with 7+ years of water distribution experience looking to sit for the certification exam. Ask about our small systems scholarships!
Course highlights:
• DPOR-approved and VDH-sponsored
• Hands-on wet lab instruction and practice
• Eligible professionals may qualify to sit for the state exam
Can you live without water? Can you imagine families trying to survive without clean, drinkable water? For millions, this isn't imagination - it's reality.
Attend the VA AWWA | VWEA Water for People Luncheon to support efforts to supply fresh water to areas in need, network, and hear keynote speaker Loren Labovitch discuss the importance of safe drinking water in protecting public health and sustaining our future.
The VA AWWA Water Resources and Environment Committee invites you to a one-day seminar focused on the most pressing water resource issues facing our region. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and network with fellow professionals in the water industry.
