WEAT and WEF Awards

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Awards Nominations are now Closed. We will notify winners in early January, 2025.

State Level Awards- Short Descriptions


Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners!

Previous Award Winners:

2023 Awardees

2022 Awardees

2021 Awardees

Awards Criteria-Full Description

WEAT Trent Woodward Philanthropy Award

Description

WEAT TRENT WOODWARD PHILANTHROPY AWARD recognizes a WEAT member or members who go above and beyond in organizing and giving for charitable causes.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Trent Woodward - 2024

WEAT Engineer of the Year Award

Description

The WEAT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR award is a recognition bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies exceptional dedication and accomplishments as an engineer (with 15 years or less experience) within the clean water sector.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

WEAT Lee Bohme Outstanding Pretreatment Professional Award

Description

WEAT LEE BOHME OUTSTANDING PRETREATMENT PROFESSIONAL AWARD recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding effort, achievement, workload, and/or contribution to the field of industrial pretreatment.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

WEAT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award

Description

WEAT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AWARD recognizes individual(s) and organizations behind DE&I approaches and programs in the Texas water sector.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Archana Sharma - 2024

Charmaine Jackson - 2023

Arlington Water Utilities - 2023

Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2022

Aisha Niang - 2022

WEAT Innovative Technology Award

Description

Recognizing a firm or individual for outstanding innovation in the field of water supply, sampling, monitoring or treatment plant operations

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Eric Dole - 2024

Lianette Leon - 2022

Megan Glover - 2021

Nanostone Water - 2021

WEAT Workforce Development Award

Description

Recognizes individual(s) advancing workforce development programs in Texas that effectively attract, train, and/or retain water sector workers

The Workforce Development Award shall be presented to an individual(s) who have demonstrated concerted and meaningful contributions to water workforce development in Texas.
WEAT recognizes that workforce development including attracting, training and retaining a skilled workforce is one of the most pressing issues facing the sector today. The WEAT Workforce Development Awards recognizes those making a meaningful and impactful difference in workforce resilience and enhancement through programs aimed at developing, training, and retaining talented water sector workers.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Ben Hodges - 2024

Taylor Huynh - 2023

Rogue Water Lab - 2022

InfraMark - 2021

Xuan (Katie) Zheng - 2020

Dylan Christenson - 2020

WEAT Susan B. Hier Award for Excellence in Education and Licensing

Description

WEAT SUSAN B. HIER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND LICENSING recognizes an individual whose demonstrated passion and service to the operators of Texas.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Dawn Anderson - 2024

Gary Sober - 2022

John Walden - 2021

Linda Saladino - 2020

Hector Montanez - 2019

Mary Evans - 2018

John Bennett - 2017

Gary Sober - 2016

Ginger Laird - 2015

WEAT Alan H. Plummer Environmental Sustainability Award

Description

WEAT ALAN H. PLUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the field of environmental sustainability practices within the State of Texas.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Ellen McDonald - 2024

Daniel Nix - 2021

David Sloan - 2020

Ken Hall - 2019

Ron Patel - 2018

Sebastian Fichera - 2016

Don Vandertulip - 2013

Webster Mangham - 2012

Alan Plummer - 2011

WEAT Ronald B. Sieger Biosolids Management Award

Description

WEAT RONALD B. SIEGER BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT AWARD recognizes a WEAT member(s), an engineering firm, a specific project, a municipality, or a specific municipal or industrial facility that has made significant accomplishments in the field of biosolids technology and management practices within the boundaries of the State of Texas.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Marisa Martinez Palmer - 2024

Village Creek WRF Biosolids Management and Beneficial Reuse Project - 2023

Tika Gautam - 2022

Tad Eaton - 2021

Sherri van der Wege - 2020

David Galindo - 2019

Temple-Belton Wastewater Plant Biosolids Program, BRA - 2018

City of Denton Dyno Dirt - 2017

Jody Slagle - 2016

Sebastian Fichera - 2015

Rodolfo Kilian - 2014

Ten Mile Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2012

Biosolids Management Program, City of Waco Water Utilities - 2011

Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant, Austin Water Utility - 2010

TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2009

Lynne Moss - 2008

WEAT Earnest Gloyna Pillars of the Profession Award

Description

WEAT EARNEST GLOYNA PILLARS OF THE PROFESSION AWARD recognizes an individual with a long and distinguished career in the wastewater treatment or water quality industry who has demonstrated meaningful and substantial contributions toward the improvement of the water environment and who has had a positive impact on the success and growth of WEAT.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Yvonne Forrest - 2024

Mike Young - 2023

John D'Antoni - 2022

Rajendra Bhattarai - 2021

Larry Patterson - 2020

Bill Tatum - 2019

Walter Chiang - 2017

Robert Pence - 2014

Patty Cleveland - 2012

M Garrett - 2009

Thomas Taylor - 2008

Danny Vance - 2007

Ron Sieger - 2006

W. Wesley Eckenfelder - 2004

WEAT Exemplary Employer Award

Description

WEAT EXEMPLARY EMPLOYER AWARD recognizes Texas employers that support and facilitate employee involvement and activities within the WEAT and WEF organizations.

WEAT will recognize a public-sector employer and private-sector employer in the case of multiple outstanding nominations.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

5engineering - 2024

Upper Trinity Regional Water District - 2024

Upper Trinity Regional Water District - 2024

San Jacinto River Authority - 2023

Signature Automation - 2022

Plummer Associates - 2021

City of Houston - 2020

North Texas Municipal Water District - 2018

Gupta & Associates, Inc. - 2017

Signature Automation - 2016

Garver - 2015

CP&Y - 2014

CDM Smith - 2013

Trinity River Authority of Texas - 2012

Carollo Engineers - 2011

San Antonio Water Systems - 2010

Austin Water Utility - 2009

Freese and Nichols - 2007

MWH - 2006

WEAT Emerging Leader Award

Description

WEAT EMERGING LEADER AWARD recognizes a young WEAT member who has provided outstanding service in support of WEAT.

WEAT will recognize a public-sector employee and private-sector employee in the case of multiple outstanding nominations for this award.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Kaylee Waldo - 2024

Eric Kong - 2023

Heather Wootton - 2022

Nyla Hubbard - 2021

Allison Hage - 2020

Kristin O'Neill - 2019

Lance Rothe - 2018

Matthew Jalbert - 2017

Brigit Buff - 2016

Lindsay Kovar - 2015

Jason Crawley - 2014

Erin Flanagan - 2012

Jeffrey Sober - 2011

Meera Victor - 2010

Tarlton Smith - 2009

Jennie Almerico - 2007

Jennafer Covington - 2006

Randy Bush - 2005

Heather Harris - 2004

Dennis Laskowski - 2003

Rebecca Diviney - 2002

Michael Bloom - 2002

WEAT T. L. Satterwhite Award

Description

WEAT T. L. SATTERWHITE AWARD recognizes an individual or entity for excellence and commitment to the art and science of industrial wastewater treatment in Texas.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

John Walden - 2021

Joseph Fielding - 2018

Davis Ford - 2009

Bayport Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, GCWDA - 2004

Dupont Victoria Plant - 2000

David Gudal - 1998

Larry Shafer, Arrow Plating - 1997

H&M Foods - 1995

Randy Gray - 1986

WEAT Winfield S. Mahlie Award

Description

WEAT WINFIELD S. MAHLIE AWARD recognizes a person who has made significant contributions to the art and science of wastewater treatment and water pollution control.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Jody Zabolio - 2024

Leonard Levine - 2021

Darrell Poore - 2020

Dan Halter - 2016

Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2015

Jyh Sun - 2013

Gary Sober - 2012

Leonard Ripley - 2011

Rajendra Bhattarai - 2010

Theodore Glanton - 2009

Louis Herrin - 2008

Gregg Eckhardt - 2007

James Rice - 2006

Donna Long - 2003

Fariborz (Farr) Fakheri - 2002

Gary Burton - 1997

WEAT Sidney L. Allison Award

Description

WEAT SIDNEY L. ALLISON AWARD recognizes a person (or entity) who has made significant contributions to the engineering, science, and/or operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and pumping stations with the mission to transport wastewater to a treatment plant.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Chris Meeks - 2024

Angel Leon - 2023

Lianette Leon - 2022

Raymond Ramdeo - 2021

Ron Patel - 2020

Justin Diviney - 2019

Hugh Kelso - 2017

PS Arora - 2016

David Koberlein - 2015

City of Denton Wastewater Collection - 2014

SAWS Wastewater Collection System, Line Cleaning/Televising Planning Team - 2013

Wastewater Collections Department, SARA - 2012

Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2011

North Texas Municipal Water District - 2010

Leigh Thomas - 2009

Jerome Iltis - 2008

Gopal Guthikonda - 2007

WEAT Outstanding Operator of the Year Award

Description

WEAT OUTSTANDING OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD recognizes a wastewater treatment plant operator (municipal and/or industrial) in the State of Texas who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism at his/her facility and has performed his/her duties tirelessly and with dedication to the betterment of the water environment.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Daniel Roberts - 2024

Sterling Lee - 2023

Gilberto Aguilar - 2023

Victor Riels - 2022

Ernest Champion - 2022

Edgar Tijerina - 2022

Jose Moreno - 2020

Mohammed Siddiqui - 2019

Harold Burris - 2018

Dale Burrow - 2015

Rey Davila - 2014

Joe Thompson - 2013

Mark Evers - 2012

Raudel Juarez - 2010

Ronald Lucero - 2009

Steve Price - 2007

Gary Burton - 2006

Earl Foster - 2004

John Bennett - 2003

Deurus Deal - 2002

James Eager - 2001

WEAT Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year Award

Description

WEAT MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE YEAR AWARD acknowledges a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Texas that has consistently exhibited outstanding performance of daily activities beyond the normal call of duty.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Peninsula Wastewater Reclamation Plant, UTRWD - 2024

UTRWD Doe Branch Regional WRP - 2024

NTMWD South Mesquite Regional WWTP - 2024

SJRA WWTF No. 3 (Category 1) - 2023

SJRA WWTF No.1 (Category 2) - 2023

TRA Ten Mile Creek Regional Wastewater System (Category 3) - 2023

Fair Oaks Ranch WWTP #1 - 2022

Sulphur Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility #2 - 2022

South Austin Regional WWTP #3 - 2022

San Marcos WWTP - 2021

Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2021

Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2020

SJRA WWTP 2 - 2020

San Jacinto River Alliance Waste Water Treatment Plant #3 - 2020

Northwest WWTP City of Houston - 2019

Riverbend WRP UTRWD - 2019

Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2018

Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2017

First Responders Academy Wastewater Treatment Plant, SARA - 2017

TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2016

Weatherford Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2016

Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3, Woodlands Division of SJRA - 2016

City of Denton - 2015

City of Goliad - 2015

Upper Martinez Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2014

City of Le Vernia Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2014

Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Fort Worth - 2013

Red Oak Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2013

City of Willis Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2013

Woodlands Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1, SJRA - 2011

Buda Wastewater Treatment Plant, GBRA - 2011

Salatrillo Wastewater Treatment Plant, SARA - 2010

TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2010

Peninsula Wastewater Reclamation Plant, UTRWD - 2010

Keegans Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Houston - 2009

Lockhart Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2, GBRA - 2009

City of Somerset Wastewater Treatment Plant, SARA - 2009

Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2008

Lakeview Regional Water Reclamation Plant, UTRWD - 2008

Canyon Park Estates Wastewater Treatment Plant, GBRA - 2008

Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2007

Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2007

Central Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2006

Larremore Street Wastewater Treatment Plant, GBRA - 2006

Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant, El Paso - 2005

Gulf Coast Water Reclamation, City of Groves - 2005

Almeda Sims Wastewater Treatment and Sludge Processing Facility, City of Houston - 2004

Blackhawk Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, GCWDA - 2004

Palos Verdes Water Recycling Plant, Lakeway MUD - 2004

Dos Rios Water Recycling Center, SAWS - 2003

Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2002

WEAT Medal of Honor for Heroism

Description

WEAT MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HEROISM recognizes an individual (or group of individuals) from the State of Texas who has demonstrated exceptional courage and bravery in the performance of a single act of heroic behavior involving the water environment industry.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Darrell Poore - 2022

Rodney Sanders - 2022

Steven Melton - 2021

Jason Lewis - 2021

Ralph Hect - 2020

69th Street Treatment Plant, City of Houston - 2019

Robert Herrera - 2018

Joanna Trevino - 2018

Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2017

Robert Ray - 2015

Raudel Juarez - 2013

Steve Price - 2013

Keith Wasson - 2012

Paul Baumgardner - 2010

Tarlton Smith - 2006

Charles Schoening - 2006

Malcolm Cowdin - 2005

James Elam - 2002

WEAT Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year Award

Description

WEAT INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE YEAR AWARD acknowledges an industrial wastewater treatment plant in Texas that has consistently exhibited outstanding performance of daily activities beyond the normal call of duty.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2024

GCA Odessa Wastewater Treatment Facility - 2023

Bayport Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, GCWDA - 2022

Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2021

Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2019

Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2018

Environmental Controls Department Bayer Polymers LLC - 2004

WEAT Walter Chiang Lifetime Achievement Award

Description

WEAT WALTER CHIANG LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD recognizes a current or past WEAT member who has demonstrated continual and tireless contributions toward the improvement of the water environment throughout a long, distinguished career in the wastewater treatment industry and in WEAT/WEF.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Paul Roach - 2024

Gordon Pederson - 2023

Patty Cleveland - 2022

Mary Evans - 2021

V Gupta - 2020

Rajendra Bhattarai - 2019

Davis Ford - 2018

Rhonda Harris - 2017

Betty Jordan - 2016

Larry Patterson - 2014

Peggy Glass - 2013

Walter Chiang - 2012

Desmond Lawler - 2010

Alan Plummer - 2009

Joseph Malina - 2006

M Garrett - 2003

Earnest Gloyna - 2002

S. Garza - 2001

Sam Warrington - 2000

WEF Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award

Description

WEF LABORATORY ANALYST EXCELLENCE AWARD recognizes individuals for outstanding performance, professionalism, and contributions to the water quality analysis profession.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Anna Ramos-Polanco - 2024

Jason Turner - 2023

Samantha Reeder - 2022

Trinity O'Neal - 2021

Hunter Adams - 2020

Hui Zeng - 2019

Jody Whitcomb - 2017

Elizabeth Turner - 2016

Paul Hughes - 2015

John Knight - 2014

Kiran Makanji - 2013

Karen Fetters - 2012

Dana White - 2010

Josephine Longoria - 2007

Mary Evans - 2006

Jill Bolin - 2005

Karin Warren - 2001

Lisa White - 2000

William Quinn - 1995

William Cyrus - 1994

WEF William D. Hatfield Award

Description

WEF WILLIAM D. HATFIELD AWARD recognizes operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Greg Seay - 2024

Jody Zabolio - 2023

LaTia Jutan - 2022

Dynnie Mitchell - 2021

Rey Davila - 2020

Lance Phillips - 2019

Clifford Creeks - 2018

Sterling Lee - 2017

Ben Hodges - 2016

Tim Morgan - 2015

Jerry Pressley - 2014

Larry Rowe - 2013

Gary Lagassey - 2012

Frederick Moore - 2011

Clifford Beaber - 2010

Gurdip Hyare - 2009

Orren West - 2008

Edmund Mach - 2007

John Bennett - 2006

Michael Young - 2005

Meg Conner - 2003

Bill Tatum - 2002

Robert Rowell - 2001

David Hackley - 2000

Stephen Hodge - 1999

Alfonso Carmona - 1998

Oscar Guerrero - 1997

David Mask - 1996

Enrique Woo - 1995

Olga Rodriquez - 1994

Gary Burton - 1993

William Manning Jr - 1992

Teresa Battenfield - 1991

Curtis Smalley - 1990

Lynn Norton - 1989

Wesley MacKenzie - 1988

Donald Spurrier - 1987

Joe Taylor - 1986

Kenneth Jackson - 1985

Robert McMillon - 1984

Basil Housewright, Jr. - 1983

W.W. Right - 1982

Octavio Ramirez - 1981

Martin Manning - 1980

M. Dolan McKnight - 1979

Charles Ganze - 1978

M Garrett - 1977

Joe Teller - 1976

Foster Crowell - 1975

George Powell - 1974

S.A. Webb - 1973

Albert Breaux - 1972

W.E. Gibson - 1971

C.H. Schere - 1970

Leo Wood - 1969

Robert Derrington - 1968

J.L. Robinson - 1967

James Goff - 1965

Mansel Smith - 1963

Cecil Williams - 1962

Haskell Street - 1961

W.N. Wells - 1959

A.L. Allison - 1958

WEF Arthur Sidney Bedell Award

Description

To acknowledge extraordinary personal service to the Water Environment Association of Texas. The honoree must be a member of WEAT and should exemplify organizational leadership, administrative service, membership activity, stimulation of technical functions, or similar contributions to WEAT.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

Heather Cooke - 2024

Jeffrey Haby - 2023

Rick Hidalgo - 2022

Leigh Thomas - 2021

David Jackson - 2020

Stephen Coonan - 2019

Jeffrey Sober - 2018

Jennafer Covington - 2017

Julie Nahrgang - 2016

David Briggs - 2015

Dawn Anderson - 2014

Jody Zabolio - 2013

Ronald Carlson - 2012

John Bennett - 2011

Brad Castleberry - 2010

Carol Batterton - 2009

Richard Eason - 2008

Carolyn Ahrens - 2007

Jim Taafe - 2006

Raymond Longoria - 2005

Cathy Henderson - 2004

Mary Evans - 2003

Betty Carol Mayo - 2002

Betty Jordan - 2001

Ron Sieger - 2000

Alan Plummer - 1999

Rajendra Bhattarai - 1998

Foster Crowell - 1997

Patty Cleveland - 1996

Joe King II - 1995

Paul Roach - 1994

Ron Mayo - 1993

Robert McMillon - 1992

Stephen Jenkins - 1991

Earnest Gloyna - 1990

Rhonda Harris - 1989

William Goloby - 1988

Bert Bates, Jr. - 1987

Sharon D'Orsie - 1986

Marshall Haney - 1985

Joseph Malins, Jr. - 1984

Dick Whittington - 1983

P.D. Parks - 1982

Robert Nichols - 1981

S. Garza - 1980

W.S. Hutton - 1979

Ernest Cross - 1978

A.E. Holcomb - 1977

John Scott - 1976

J.L. Robinson - 1975

Joe Teller - 1974

Joe Driskelll - 1973

Clayton Billings - 1972

Sam Warrington - 1971

Jack Huppert - 1970

Pearl Goodwin - 1969

G.R. Herzik, Jr. - 1968

Albert Ullrich - 1967

John Wold - 1965

David Chase - 1964

David Smallhorst - 1963

A.C. Bryan - 1961

C.H. Connell - 1959

Roger Moehlman - 1958

J.H. Sorrels - 1955

Winfred Mahlie - 1952

Victor Marcus Ehlers - 1949

WEF George W. Burke, Jr. Award

Description

WEF GEORGE W. BURKE, JR. AWARD recognizes municipal and industrial wastewater facilities for active and effective safety programs.

Nomination Form

Award Recipients

North Texas Municipal Water District - 2024

GCA 40-Acre Facility - 2023

Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2022

Northwest Water Reclamation Plant (NWWRP) - 2021

Upper Trinity Regional Water District - 2020

Washburn Tunnel Wastewater Treatment Facility, GCA - 2019

Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2017

TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2016

Rick Hidalgo - 2015

Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Fort Worth - 2013

Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corpus Christi - 2010

Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2009

Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2008

El Paso Water Utilities Wastewater Lift Station Section - 2007

Medio Creek Water Recycling Center, SAWS - 2004

Dos Rios Water Recycling Center, SAWS - 2003

Greenwood Water Recycling Plant, City of Corpus Christi - 2002

City of Kilgore, Wastewater Treatment Facility - 2000

Camp Swift Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, LCRA - 1999

City of League City, Wastewater Department - 1996

South Austin Regional WWTP #3 - 1995

City of Pflugerville, Central Plant - 1994

City of Fort Worth, Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1993

El Paso Water Utilities Public Utilities Board - 1992

City of Garland, Rowlett Creek Plant - 1991

South Austin Regional WWTP #3 - 1990

TRA Central Plant - 1989

Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1988

Ken Miller Water For People Founder's Award

Description

The Kenneth J. Miller Founder's Award was established in 2001 by the board of directors of Water For People to honor outstanding volunteer service to this international humanitarian effort. Water For People was conceived as a North American response to the water, sanitation and health needs of millions living in the developing world.

Please email varnonck@cdmsmith.com if you are interested in submitting a nomination.

Award Recipients

James Dwyer - 2024

Marcela Sion - 2022

Lissa Gregg - 2020

WEAT 5S Award

Description

The Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers was founded by the Arizona Member Association in 1940.
It originated to encourage members to get involved. You cannot join the zociety – you must be “selected” on the basis of merit. Within WEAT, induction into the prestigious society is based on “Outstanding, meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty by recruiting at least five new members. Shovels may also be awarded for exceptional service as established by the WEAT Board.

Email admin@weat.org for information on the nomination process.

Award Recipients

Darby Adams - 2024

Brian Beach - 2024

Randy Bush - 2024

Sergio Castro - 2024

Kim Chanslor - 2024

Eric Dubrule - 2024

Ronald Emmons - 2024

Ana Garcia - 2024

Alissa Lockett - 2024

Marisa Martinez Palmer - 2024

Sean Mason - 2024

Tanya Miro - 2024

Fernando Olivas - 2024

David Ornelas - 2024

Chris Pasch - 2024

Caitlin Ruff - 2024

Archana Sharma - 2024

Chandler Shields - 2024

Laura Wilson - 2023

Pamela Jordan - 2023

Christie Benintendi - 2023

Tim Allen - 2023

Kenny Wilson - 2023

Migdalia Jackson - 2023

Alondra Hernandez - 2023

Angel Leon - 2023

Ignacio Hinojosa - 2023

Elizabeth Fazio Hale - 2023

Jennie Almerico - 2023

Chris Meeks - 2023

Swapnil Dusane - 2023

Phillip Goodwin - 2022

James Bennett - 2022

Ayman Benyamin - 2022

Trinity O'Neal - 2022

Agmed Weber - 2022

Taylor Huynh - 2022

David Garza - 2022

Carlos Gonzalez - 2022

Jeff Masek - 2022

Larry Patterson - 2021

Rami Issa - 2021

Connie Curtis - 2021

Aisha Niang - 2021

Paula Monaco - 2021

Jeffrey Haby - 2021

Nathan Vassar - 2021

Baltazar Lucero-Ramirez - 2021

Paul Brochi - 2021

David Galindo - 2021

Rex Hunt - 2021

Douglas Sherman - 2020

Matthew Berg - 2020

Xuan (Katie) Zheng - 2020

Dylan Christenson - 2020

Jeffrey Caffey - 2020

Kyle Kubista - 2020

Clarence Wittwer - 2020

Allison Hage - 2019

Melissa Sansing - 2019

Lindsay Kovar - 2019

Logan Burton - 2019

Kristin O'Neill - 2019

Louis Herrin - 2019

Shannon Dunne - 2019

Matthew Jalbert - 2019

Sherri van der Wege - 2018

Justin Diviney - 2018

Nyla Hubbard - 2018

Puneet Gupta - 2018

Heather Wootton - 2018

Gary Sober - 2018

Heather Cooke - 2017

Rick Hidalgo - 2017

Heather Harris - 2017

Jennifer Moore - 2017

Janet Sims - 2017

Stephen Coonan - 2016

Jennafer Covington - 2016

Toshio Shimada - 2016

Tina Hanson - 2015

Dawn Anderson - 2015

Elizabeth Turner - 2015

Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2015

David Koberlein - 2015

Jill Bolin - 2015

Leigh Thomas - 2014

Meera Victor - 2014

Rebecca Musk - 2013

Mark Evers - 2013

Dana White - 2013

Jeffrey Sober - 2012

Jason Crawley - 2012

Scott Baggett - 2012

Oren West - 2011

Jody Zabolio - 2010

Sharon Miller - 2010

Karen Bick - 1972

Jill Bolin - 1972

Gary Burton - 1972

Ronald Carlson - 1972

James Clarno - 1972

Jason Crawley - 1972

Foster Crowell - 1972

Richard Eason - 1972

Mary Evans - 1972

S. Garza - 1972

Earnest Gloyna - 1972

Robert Hill - 1972

James Joyce - 1972

Steven Kennedy - 1972

Donna Long - 1972

Raymond Longoria - 1972

Ron Mayo - 1972

Robert McMillon - 1972

WEAT Bill Tatum Operations Excellence Award

Description

Award Recipients

Jeremy Thompson - 2024

Steven McHenry - 2024

WEAT Clean Shores Challenge

Description

Award Recipients

San Antonio Section - 2024

Central Texas Section - 2024

Central Texas Section - 2023

North Texas Section - 2023

Southeast Section - 2023

San Antonio Section - 2023

North Texas Section - 2022

Central Texas Section - 2022

San Antonio Section - 2021

North Texas Section - 2021

Coastal Bend Section - 2020

North Texas Section - 2020

San Antonio Section - 2020

Central Texas Section - 2020

North Texas Section - 2019

Central Texas Section - 2019

Southeast Section - 2019

WEAT Clean Water Achievement Award

Description

Award Recipients

Diane Maloy - 2024

WEAT Dennis Laskowski Recruitment Award

Description

Recognizes a member of WEAT for their outstanding recruitment efforts in the past year.

Email admin@weat.org for information on the nomination process.

Award Recipients

Fort Worth Water - 2024

Shannon Dunne - 2023

Laura Wilson - 2023

Tim Allen - 2023

Kenny Wilson - 2023

Shane Zondor - 2023

James Bennett - 2022

Ayman Benyamin - 2022

Agmed Weber - 2022

Larry Patterson - 2021

Clarence Wittwer - 2020

Shannon Dunne - 2019

Jennifer Moore - 2017

Rajendra Bhattarai - 2016

Dennis Laskowski - 2015

Dennis Laskowski - 2014

Dennis Laskowski - 2013

Jeffrey Sober - 2012

Dennis Laskowski - 2012

Scott Baggett - 2012

Jessica Vassar - 2011

Sharon Miller - 2011

Foster Crowell - 2011

WEAT Outstanding Public Official Award

Description

WEAT OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL AWARD recognizes an elected official or regulator who actively promotes sound science in environmental policy and regulations.

Award Recipients

Jeff Walker - 2024

Brooke Paup - 2024

Ernest Williams - 2024

Stan Kitzman - 2023

Earl Lott - 2022

Rep. Tracy King - 2021

Antonio (Tony) Aguirre - 2021

Dade Phelan - 2020

L'Oreal Stepney - 2019

DeWayne Burns - 2018

Louis Herrin - 2017

Myra Crownover - 2016

Kevin Eltife - 2016

Carlos Rubinstein - 2015

Joe Strauss - 2014

Allan Ritter - 2012

Becky Gonzales - 2008

William Callegari - 2005

WEAT Outstanding Service Award

Description

Members who go above and beyond. This award is bestowed annually to WEAT's outgoing President.

Award Recipients

Kristin O'Neill - 2024

Matthew Jalbert - 2023

Jeffrey Caffey - 2022

Rick Hidalgo - 2021

Heather Cooke - 2020

Leigh Thomas - 2019

Jeffrey Sober - 2018

David Jackson - 2017

Jennafer Covington - 2016

Stephen Coonan - 2015

John Bennett - 2013

David Briggs - 2012

Jody Zabolio - 2011

Betty Jordan - 2010

Brad Castleberry - 2009

Rajendra Bhattarai - 2008

Paul Roach - 2007

Richard Eason - 2006

Raymond Longoria - 2005

James Joyce - 2003

Mary Evans - 2002

Clyde Burnett - 2001

Patty Cleveland - 2000

Ron Mayo - 1999

Martha Martin - 1998

Rhonda Harris - 1997

Joe King II - 1996

Stephen Jenkins - 1995

Gordon Koblitz - 1994

Alice Megna - 1993

Carol Batterton - 1992

Robert McMillon - 1991

Richard Smullen, Jr. - 1990

John Cook - 1989

Robert Derrington - 1988

Bert Bates, Jr. - 1987

Jim Taafe - 1986

Sharon D'Orsie - 1985

Marshall Haney - 1984

Glenn Longley - 1983

Robert Bustamante - 1982

P.D. Parks - 1981

Joe Teller - 1980

D.M. Cochran - 1979

W.W. Wright - 1978

Tom Koederitz - 1977

Joseph Malina - 1976

Albert Breaux - 1975

James Laughlin - 1974

Curtis Johnson - 1973

Ronald Sadow - 1972

David Chase - 1971

James Goff - 1970

S.O. Brady - 1969

Jack Huppert - 1968

M Garrett - 1967

Harry Henkel - 1966

S. Garza - 1965

Robert Nichols - 1964

W.N. Wells - 1963

John Wold - 1962

Cecil Williams - 1961

T.L. Satterwhite - 1960

Roger Moehlman - 1959

John Conlon - 1958

Glen Doty - 1957

Winfred Mahlie - 1956

K.E. Mills - 1955

A.C. Bryan - 1954

Albert Ullrich - 1953

C.H. Connell - 1952

J.H. Sorrels - 1948

L.C. Billings - 1947

E.M. Dixo - 1946

E.J.M. Berg - 1945

R.M. Dixon - 1944

W.S. Stanley - 1938

Winfred Mahlie - 1937

Edgar Whedbee - 1934

Winfred Mahlie - 1932

WEAT President's Service Award

Description

Award Recipients

Matthew Jalbert - 2022

Kristin O'Neill - 2022

Rick Hidalgo - 2022

Leigh Thomas - 2022

Jonathan Sandhu - 2022

Alissa Lockett - 2022

Chris Young - 2022

Paula Monaco - 2022

Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2022

David Briggs - 2021

Jeffrey Caffey - 2021

Matthew Jalbert - 2021

Allison Hage - 2021

Heather Cooke - 2021

Leigh Thomas - 2021

Kristin O'Neill - 2021

Aisha Niang - 2021

John Bennett - 2021

David Jackson - 2021

Jason Cocklin - 2021

Jeffrey Sober - 2021

Chris Young - 2021

David Milligan - 2021

Nyla Hubbard - 2021

Caitlin Sheehan - 2021

Julie Nahrgang - 2021

Claire Hesse - 2021

Alondra Hernandez - 2021

Alexi Hill - 2021

Kyle Kubista - 2021

WEAT Presidential Award

Description

Award Recipients

Jim Taafe - 2011

WEF Lifetime Members

Description

Recognizing individuals who have been a member of WEF for 35 or more consecutive years, and are of the age 65 or older.

Award Recipients

David Allen - 2020

William Cyrus - 2020

John D'Antoni - 2020

James Forbes - 2020

Ahmed Kadry - 2020

Stephen Jenkins - 2020

Robert Jones - 2020

Larry Patterson - 2020

Subra Srinanthakumar - 2020

Patty Cleveland - 2020

WEF Quarter Century Operator Club

Description

...honoring operators of wastewater treatment plants for service and dedication in a difficult and dangerous field. Members must have been a significant, full-time participant in the water environment industry for a period of 25 years, including at least 10 years actively involved in the day-to-day collections, maintenance, operations, laboratory, or management of a wastewater treatment facility.

Award Recipients

Jody Zabolio - 2022

Billy Dick - 2007

William Pippin - 2006

James David Miller - 2006

Frederic Winter - 2005

Enrique Woo - 2005

Meg Connor - 2004

Richard Eason - 2004

Patty Cleveland - 2002