The WEF Hatfield Award is presented to operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism. The award was established in honor of Dr. William D. Hatfield, Superintendent of the Decatur, Illinois, Sanitary District. He served as President of the Central States Sewage Works Association in 1944-45 and served as President of the Federation in 1958-59.
General Criteria:- The nominee must be a member of WEF. The WEF Membership Number must be provided.
- The nominee shall maintain a current operator's license in the State of Texas.
- There must exist a successful system of reports from the operator to his/her superiors that fulfill the information requirements and provide the operator with a forum for suggestions for improvements.
- The operator should participate in a good public relations program at the facility.
- The nominee should have contributed to the dissemination of information concerning advancements in the field.