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Nominate an outstanding PRWA Member system or individual in the Pennsylvania water and wastewater industry for recognition with a Tribute to Excellence Award to be presented in their home community in the fall. Nominations can be made either online below or by using this faxable/mailable form.

A nomination letter should also be attached below and include:

  1. the number of years of service,
  2. their training and achievements, and
  3. the reason for the nomination.

All nominations must be submitted immediately. The Tribute to Excellence Awards will be presented in the home community of each winner this fall. Awards will be given for the following categories:

Decision Maker of the Year Award
Presented to an elected or appointed board member or manager of a water or wastewater system who is exceptionally dedicated to the industry and exceeds the expectations of his or her position.

Water Operator of the Year
Presented to an operator of a water system who has shown dedication and perseverance to go above & beyond his or her job expectations.

Wastewater Operator of the Year Award
Presented to an operator of a wastewater system who has shown dedication and perseverance to go above & beyond his or her job expectations.

Rookie Operator of the Year Award
Presented to a recently certified operator who shows exceptional effort and dedication to the system he or she currently works for.

Water System of the Year
Presented to recognize the staff & board of a water system for providing high quality water treatment and service to their customers & community.

Wastewater System of the Year Award
Presented to recognize the staff & board of a water system for providing high quality water treatment and service to their customers & community.

Source Water System of the Year Award
Present to recognize the staff & board of a source water system for providing high quality source water protection to their customers & community.

Guy E. Shaffer Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to recognize an individual who has dedicated his or her career to the pursuit of excellence in the water or wastewater industry.

Please join us in recognizing these outstanding individuals and systems with a Tribute to Excellence Award.

Tribute to Excellence

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    Call us at (800) 653-7792, request more information, or contact a dedicated team member below.

    Joe Falcone

    Executive Director
    Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
    Office: (800) 653-7792 x 102
    Cell: (814) 404-6866
    jfalcone@prwa.com

    Stacey Walker

    Director of Training
    Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
    Office: (800) 653-7792 x 108
    Cell: (814) 359-8630
    swalker@prwa.com