Water Awareness and Outreach

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.

Committee activities include:
 
  • Networking and educational events held in various locations throughout Virginia
  • Annual WaterJAM workshop and networking event
  • Annual Public Information Awards
  • Webinars related to public information, education, and outreach
  • Social Media management for VA AWWA

Committee Leadership

 
Jes Gearing, Chair
Strategic Communications Analyst
Gannett Fleming
 
Lilly Meighan, Vice-Chair
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Lynchburg Water Resources
 
 
Nicolle Bradford, Events Chair
Engineering/Community Relations Specialist
Virginia American Water
 
 
Erika Cuevas, Social Media Chair
Outreach Coordinator
Loudoun Water
Addressing Aging Infrastructure Challenges for Water/Wastewater Utilities Webinar
Addressing Aging Infrastructure Challenges for Water/Wastewater Utilities Webinar
Dec 03, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Online Only
Abstract Writing Workshop
Abstract Writing Workshop
Dec 15, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Online Only
WaterJAM 2021
WaterJAM 2021
Sep 13, 2021 - Sep 16, 2021
Virginia Beach Convention Center
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Committee Events and Opportunities

Water Outreach Response to COVID-19
Did you miss the Water Awareness and Outreach Committee webinar about engaging the public amidst the COVID pandemic?  No worries.  You can view the recording below. 
 
The webinar featured the winners of this year’s VA AWWA Public Information Award. Lynchburg Water Resources and Prince William County Service Authority share their different outreach responses to COVID-19.  They explore how they are continuing to reach audiences through virtual platforms while overcoming the barriers faced by COVID-19.
 
If you can't watch the webinar, download their presentations. 
 
To view the recording, please click the button below and enter the following passcode: #WAO2020
 
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Committee Contacts
 
Lilly Meighan | Chair
Lynchburg Water Resources
 
Committee Meeting Schedule
 
Meeting dates are currently being set.  Please check back for details.
 
Upcoming Committee Events