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Hapchuk Scholarship

The National Association of Wastewater Technicians is offering a $1,500 Hapchuk Scholarship to a deserving student interested in a career in wastewater management. The application is available on the NAWT website along with more details. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in an accredited university offering a bachelor’s degree in the following fields related to wastewater transport and treatment: natural and environmental sciences, biological sciences, agricultural and civil engineering, or management/business. The student must have completed at least one year of study and have attained a cumulative grade point average above the average for their university. In addition, the student must have an interest in a career related to the management of wastewater. Interested students are invited to apply by Jan. 1, 2017.

Excellence in Service Award

It is the time of the year to remind everyone to prepare nominations for the next NAWT Excellence in Service Award. This is your opportunity to recognize someone who goes beyond the ordinary. It is something this industry does not do enough of; that is, recognizing our peers for all their hard work and service! The award is presented annually at the state association breakfast during the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show just before presentation of the Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2017 breakfast will be held Feb. 24, 2017, in Indianapolis.

The Excellence in Service Award was established in 2010 as an update to the Man of the Year award. This award reflects the changing industry and provides the opportunity to recognize any individual or company that has exhibited exceptional service to the wastewater profession. The nomination criteria and instructions are provided below.

Basis for award

To recognize a NAWT member or NAWT-sponsored individual or company that has shown exceptional accomplishment in 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:

  • A significant contribution to the wastewater profession and/or to NAWT
  • Commendable service during a significant community or national event within the last several years
  • Additional responsibilities that resulted in a benefit to the community or wastewater industry
  • Actions performed above and beyond the call of duty
  • Provided inspiration to others
  • Exhibited 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 that have 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 nonwinning nominees

When to submit nominations:

  • All nomination forms must be received by or postmarked Jan. 16, 2017; any applications received after the deadline will be placed on file for the next calendar year
  • All post-deadline nominators will be notified of this fact and given further instructions

Documentation required:

  • An application form, which can be obtained by calling the NAWT office at 800/236-6298, emailing info@nawt.org, or 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
  • An additional signed endorsement letter to vouch for the nominee’s achievements may be included, but is not required
  • Submit the application packet to the NAWT office marked ATTN: Excellence in Service Award Committee, via email at info@nawt.org or by mail addressed to NAWT, 2800 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 440, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.


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