BCWWA SMALL WATER SYSTEM AWARD
Purpose of the Award:
To recognize a small water system in British Columbia for initiatives that demonstrates outstanding effort in the delivery of safe drinking water.
Granting of Award:
Up to five awards may be granted annually with a maximum of one allocated from each Health Region. Each award will consist of recognition for the water system, a plaque, and one complimentary BCWWA AGM conference registration and individual membership. No award will be granted if submissions do not merit such recognition.
Frequency of the Award:
Annually, if deserved.
Eligibility for the Award:
All systems with a Small Water System classification or a higher classification that service a population of less than 500 are eligible. The systems must have certified operators or must be in the process of obtaining certification.
Entry Requirements:
Nominations will be received from HA's, WSA, SWUABC, CWSA, MOHS, EOCP, etc. and small water systems wishing to be considered. The attached entry form should be completed and submitted for the award no later than January 3rd 2006. Winning water systems may subsequently be requested to submit supporting data for display at the BCWWA Annual Conference and Exposition.
Nomination Procedure:
All nominations will be made to the BCWWA Small Water Systems Committee by January 3rd.
Award Committee Membership:
The award committee shall consist of a chair and at least two other Small Water System Committee members.
Method of Selecting Award Recipient:
The award committee will consider and evaluate each section entry on the following criteria:
- Innovation.
- Effectiveness.
- Practical applicability for other small water systems.
- Benefits for small systems, the water industry, and the public.
Winners will be selected on the basis of the above criteria from the nominations received by the submission date. The award committee may contact nominating sponsors to pose specific questions or for clarification of information on the nomination submitted.
Presentation of the Award:
Winners will be announced by March 15. Award plaques will be presented to the Small Water System at the BCWWA Annual Conference. Space will be provided at the conference to display materials from winning entries. Winners will also be recognized in the Watermark and through a local presentation.
