Nominate An Industry Leader For Excellence In Service Award

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It’s time to prepare nominations for the NAWT Excellence in Service Award. The award is presented annually at the state association breakfast during the 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show (WWETT). At the same time, the Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented. The breakfast will be Feb. 25.

The NAWT Board established the Excellence in Service Award in 2010, replacing the “Man of the Year” award to reflect the changing industry and provide the opportunity to recognize any individual or company the NAWT Board feels has exhibited exceptional service to the wastewater profession. The nomination criteria and instructions are provided below. Nominations should be submitted by Nov. 1.

Basis for Award

To recognize a NAWT member or NAWT-sponsored individual or company that has shown exceptional accomplishments in their service to the community and to the wastewater profession.

Nomination criteria

The Excellence in Service Award is based on one or more of the following criteria:

  • Significant contribution to the wastewater profession and/or to NAWT.
  • Commendable service during a significant community or national event in the last several years.
  • Accepting additional responsibilities that benefited the community or wastewater industry.
  • Actions performed were above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Providing inspiration to others.
  • Exhibiting exceptional leadership.

Nomination instructions

Who can nominate?

  • NAWT members in good standing with personal knowledge of the accomplishments of the nominee.
  • Liaisons from NAWT-affiliated organizations with personal knowledge of the accomplishments of the nominee.
  • Nonmembers may make recommendations through any NAWT member or liaison.

Who can be nominated?

  • Anyone who meets the nomination criteria
  • Past non-winning nominees

When to submit nominations:

  • All nomination forms must be received or postmarked by Nov. 1. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on file for the next calendar year.
  • All post-deadline nominators will be contacted of this fact and given further instructions.

Documentation required:

  • An Excellence in Service Award application form, which can be obtained by:
  • Calling the NAWT office at 800/236-6298
  • Emailing info@nawt.org
  • Downloading from the NAWT website at www.nawt.org
  • A nomination letter explaining why the nominee should be considered based on the award criteria and signed by the nominating individual.

The 2015 Hapchuk Scholarship Assignment

The assignment for the annual William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship is now posted at the NAWT website, www.nawt.org. The scholarship was created to remember William Hapchuk, a longtime supporter and champion of the industry, and to provide support to industry children and relatives to further their education.

Current college students are eligible for the $1,000 scholarship. Visit the website for a scholarship application. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 1.



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