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BCWWA AWARDS

The BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) Awards are presented to individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in the water and wastewater industry and for their commitment and support to the BCWWA.

Awards are announced every year at the BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show. See a list of past recipients of these current, postponed and retired awards.

Currently, five (5) awards are presented in two (2) categories:

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE

These awards recognize leaders and innovators in the water and wastewater sector in BC and the Yukon.

SERVICE TO THE BCWWA

These awards recognize the consistent and meaningful contributions and support to the overall work of the BCWWA.
For more information about BCWWA's Awards program, please contact Angelene at afellows@bcwwa.org. 


INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE

These awards recognize leaders and innovators in the water and wastewater sector in BC and the Yukon.  

AWWA George Warren Fuller Award
Recognizes sound engineering and leadership skills and distinguished service to the water industry. The recipients of this award are also recognized by our affiliate organization, the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

Criteria:  
  • A current member of AWWA.
  • Has demonstrated outstanding leadership or made a significant contribution to the advancement of the water industry.

The nomination system for the 2024 AWWA George Warren Fuller Award is now CLOSED.

Excellence in the Water and Waste Industry: Victor M. Terry Operator Award
Recognizes ingenuity and proficiency in facility operations and/or maintenance.

Criteria:   
  • A current EOCP-certified operator in BC or the Yukon.   
  • Has demonstrated cumulative achievements over several years in proficient and improved facility operations and/or maintenance.   
  • Is recognized as a role model and leader.
The nomination system for the 2024 Victor M. Terry Operator Award is now CLOSED.

Excellence & Innovation Water & Waste Industry Award
This award recognizes innovation and excellence that advances the water and wastewater industry.

Criteria:   
  • They are an individual or group based in BC or the Yukon.
  • They have demonstrated cumulative achievements over several years. Examples include technology, innovation, relationship-building, leadership, new legislation, research, planning or policy.
The nomination system for the 2024 Excellence & Innovation Water & Waste Industry Award is now CLOSED.


SERVICE TO THE BCWWA

These awards recognize individuals and organizations who have consistently and meaningfully contributed to and supported the work of the BCWWA over many years. They have enabled the Association to make positive change in the water industry and helped create and deliver valuable programs and services to their fellow members. The BCWWA values their contributions, and through these awards celebrates and recognizes them.

Outstanding Contribution to the BCWWA: Stanley S. Copp Award
Recognizes outstanding and continued service to the BCWWA.

Criteria: 
  • A current member of the BCWWA   
  • Has contributed actively, continuously and meaningfully to the BCWWA over the last ten years (e.g., committee, board, project, etc.)   
  • Has volunteered in a leadership role
The nomination system for the 2024 Stanley S. Copp Award is now CLOSED.
Outstanding Contribution to the BCWWA: Young Professionals Award
Recognizes outstanding service to the BCWWA .

Criteria: 
  • Current member of the BCWWA (35 years old and under)    
  • Has contributed actively, continuously and meaningfully to the BCWWA over the last three years (e.g., committee, project, etc.)    
  • Volunteered in a leadership role with the BCWWA

The nomination system for the 2024 Young Professionals Award is now CLOSED.