Join the VA AWWA | VWEA Young Professionals Committee for the 2nd Annual Virginia Young Professionals (YP) Summit! This exciting event will bring together YPs from across the state to connect, learn, and grow alongside experienced leaders in the water industry and their peers. This year’s summit sessions include:
Building Meaningful Mentor Relationships
Town Hall Simulation
Resiliency in Times of Crisis
Water Circuit Challenge
The day kicks off with a networking breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by Summit programming at 10:00 AM. We’ll wrap up at 5:00 PM, with an optional after-hours networking event beginning at 5:30 PM. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided throughout the day!
Join us in celebrating Imagine a Day Without Water with a Happy Hour at The Shack in Virginia Beach. Let's raise a glass to the people who work every day to protect and provide clean water to all Virginians.
Fall 2026 Plant Operations Seminar
October 28, 2026
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, Virginia
We hope you will join us for the annual Fall Plant Operations Seminar at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia (just south of Harrisonburg!)
This is a one-day seminar is packed with plenty of opportunities for meaningful networking, professional development, and a tour of the Harrisonburg water treatment facility. This year's line up of topics include tank coatings, decanter centrifuges for solids handling, best lab practices, and more!
Attendees are expected to earn 6 CPEs for Water Operators and 6 CECs for Professional Engineers.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn, network, and keep your professional development moving forward this fall.
2nd Annual Ripple Effect Round Table: Virginia's Water Resources
November 4, 2026
The Place at Innsbrook
Glen Allen, VA
The Water Resources and Environment Committee invites you to a one-day seminar focused on the most pressing water resource issues facing our region.
Topics of discussion and speakers include:
Regional Water Planning | Mike Rolband, Department of Environmental Quality
Reclaimed Water Systems | Harold Jones, New Kent County
Grandfathering in Water Permits | Andrea Wortzel, Troutman Pepper Locke
Discussion on Data Centers
Planning Districts | Alec Brebner, Central Virginia Planning District Commission
VIMS Water Modeling | Dr. Jian Shen, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
You won't want to miss this engaging day of learning and conversation!
Water utilities keep the taps running, protecting public health, powering local economies, and supporting every aspect of our daily life. Imagine a Day Without Water is an opportunity to spotlight this essential work and connect with the communities you serve. You can view resources from Imagine a Day Without Water by clicking the button below.
Want to join us in celebrating? Come enjoy a networking event with us at The Shack in Virginia Beach on October 15, 2026. This is a free event, but RSVP is encouraged.
The Student Activities Committee's Tidewater Model Water Tower Competition is looking for volunteers to serve as judges on Saturday, November 7 from 9am - noon. The competition will be held at the City of Virginia Beach's Department of Public Utilities. In this competition, teams of middle schoolers build functional small-scale water towers to be evaluated at the competition for prizes.
We’re looking for judges for the competition to score the towers on various engineering and aesthetic criteria to determine a winner. Judges don’t need any prior experience! Training will be provided on the morning of the competition.
Come out for a fun morning to see what the kids have made and to be the face of water infrastructure in the community.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mark Titcomb (mtitcomb@nnva.gov)
Find out what it's like to compete in Pipe Tappin' from the 2026 Women's team from Fauquier County WSA, who represented Virginia Section AWWA at the National Competition at ACE26.
This year's competition wraps up today at the Annual Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo! Stay tuned to see who will represent the Virginia Section at ACE in California next year!
Looking for your next opportunity or new hire? The Virginia Section Career Center connects job seekers with opportunities across Virginia’s water sector. Whether you’re looking for your first position, your next career move, or the right candidate for your team, check out the latest listings and find your next connection!
