Each year the members of the NWD AWW&WEA nominate water and wastewater professionals to receive an award for their hard work and dedication to the industry. You can submit a nomination for someone you believe should receive an award by filling out the form below. The forms are due by November 10th each year. The winners of the awards are then eligible to receive statewide recognition at the AWW&WEA annual conference in Hot Springs.
2022 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
Water Operator less than 5000 Population - Darrin Byrum with Washington Water Authority
Water Operator more than 5000 Population - Dale Bennett with the City of Siloam Springs
Water Manager of the Year - Mindi Dearing with Beaver Water District
Water Small System Management - Harley Sisco with the City of Harrison
Water Laboratory Professional - Brina Smith with Beaver Water District
Wastewater Operator more than 5000 Population - Michael Crow with the City of Harrison
Wastewater Manager of the Year - Pete Burrow with Jacobs
Wastewater Small System Management - Nathan Mounce with the City of Harrison
Wastewater Laboratory Professional - Stephanie Kissack with Springdale Water Utilities
Wastewater Pretreatment Professional - John Byrd with Jacobs (not pictured)