Award Nominations

Annual Conference in St. George, Utah, the Association presents awards to member systems, as well as system personnel who have done an outstanding job of running their water or wastewater system. Most awards are given based on performance in the 2023 calendar year.

Nominate yourself or someone you know who deserves recognition for their hard work for an RWAU Award! This is your opportunity to shine a light on those who truly deserve it.

 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

 

Office Personnel Person of the Year

Based on accomplishments, overall on-the-job performance, and involvement with rwau for a town clerk, city recorder, treasurer, manager, administrator, etc.

Elected/Appointed Official of the Year

Based on accomplishments, overall on-the-job performance, and involvement with rwau for mayors, board chair, councilperson, board member etc. (either elected or appointed.)

Outstanding Service by a Water Operator

Based on long-term, outstanding on-the-job performance (10+ years, distribution or treatment)

Outstanding Service by a Wastewater Operator

Based on long-term, outstanding on-the-job performance (10+ years.)

Water Operator of the Year

Based on extraordinary accomplishments of an individual operator during the award year who is directly or indirectly responsible for the day-to-day O&M of a water system (distribution or treatment).

Wastewater Operator of the Year

Based on extraordinary accomplishments of an individual operator during the award year who is directly or indirectly responsible for the day-to-day O&M of a wastewater system.

 

SYSTEM AWARDS

 

Most Improved Water System

Based on accomplishments and/or improvements of a water system during the award year.

Most Improved Wastewater System

Based on accomplishments and/or improvements of a wastewater system during the award year.

Outstanding Water Service to Customers

Based on long-term performance (15 + years.)

Outstanding Wastewater Service to Customers

Based on long-term performance (15 + years.)

Submit Award Nomination

University Scholarships
Who is Eligible?

Eligibility for Scholarships is limited to dependents of full-time employees, Board members or Council members of RWAU member systems. RWAU Board and Staff members are not eligible.

How Much Money is Available?

Two scholarships of $1,500 are open to apply for. The two winners will be required to provide proof of full-time enrollment each semester in order to receive the award money. The payment is split into two installments of $750.

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