Wisconsin AWWA

We're at American Water Works Association's Summer Workshop 2024! Look at this great crew of passionate water industry professionals! Ryan Wood, Trustee, and Heidi Oberstadt, Communication Consultant, are representing you well among other AWWA and Section leaders. We can't wait to share updates about the new strategic plan, AWWA website and branding updates, and new membership engagement ideas!

𝗠𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀...  want to join us at the ballpark? The WIAWWA Young Professionals Committee invites to you join us on July 26th to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play the Marlins at home. All water industry professionals are welcome- you don't need to be a Young Professional to join us. Adults (ages 18+) only, please! Happy hour at Dugout 54 from 4-7 pm, sponsored by McWane Ductile and Romac Industries, Inc. Thank you for sponsoring this happy hour! There's a free shuttle from happy hour to the stadium, and we'll all head over together before the 7:10 pm game start. Register by July 12th to secure your ticket for the game and help us get an accurate headcount for happy hour... register here! https://lnkd.in/gYaidBUq

𝐓𝐆𝐈𝐅... 𝐓hankful, 𝐆rateful, 𝐈nspired, and 𝐅ortunate! We're 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐥 for the opportunity to recognize our amazing utilities and members. We're 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 for and 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 by our incredible volunteers, and we're 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to have the platform to recognize them- through giving awards at our Annual Conference! Welcome to the final day of 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊, featuring the Small System Excellence Award! This award was created to recognize a small water system that has demonstrated excellence in administration, operation, maintenance, and public service. Outstanding achievement winners are identified for each WDNR district, from which the state award winner is selected. To be eligible, the Wisconsin water utility nominated must serve communities with populations less than 10,000 people. Please take this opportunity to nominate a deserving WIAWWA member or utility. Find more information and the nomination form on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjZtHqCs Special congratulations the 2023 Small System Excellence Award winner: CITY OF TOMAH! Nominations for this award are 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡. Don't wait- nominate TODAY, and help us celebrate the BEST utilities in Wisconsin!

Welcome to 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊, DAY FOUR! Today's featured awards are the 𝑈𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠: 𝑈𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐴𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑓𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟, 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐺𝑖𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐺𝑎𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑠. We're thankful for the opportunity to recognize our amazing utilities and utility employees for going above and beyond their duties. More information about these awards and the nomination form can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjZtHqCs Special congratulations to our 2023 award winners: Utility Achievement Award: Wausau Water Works Stewards of Safe Water Award: John Heugel, Green Bay Water Gimmicks and Gadgets Award: Andy Lorsung, Kenosha Water Utility Kris Wondrash, Two Rivers Water & Light Nominations for this award are 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡. Don't wait- nominate TODAY, and help us celebrate the BEST utilities in Wisconsin!

Welcome to 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊, DAY THREE! Today's featured award is the 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝐴𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑: This is a Section Award presented annually by WIAWWA. This award preserves the memory of those who have made significant contributions to the industry and ended their career due to retirement, career change, leaving the state, or passing away. Special Congratulations to Nancy Quirk, P.E. and Scott Maurer who were our Lifetime Achievement Award winners in 2023, and we're looking forward to awarding those who have represented WIAWWA well in the water industry by crowning new winners in 2024! You can find nomination criteria and information on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjZtHqCs Nominations for this award are 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡. Don't wait- nominate TODAY!

Welcome to 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊, DAY TWO! Today's featured award is the 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑟: This award was established to promote and recognize excellence in engineering, design, or construction in the Wisconsin drinking water industry. This award highlights project teams that demonstrate exceptional performance in planning and executing complex engineering or construction projects that exceed public expectations. Special Congratulations to Greens Coulee 150,000 Gallon Water Reservoir, City of Onalaska, and SEH, last year's winner of the Project of the Year! Learn more about their winning project here: https://lnkd.in/gisdRd5v You can find nomination criteria and information on our website: https://lnkd.in/gepBn_u5 Nominations for this award are 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡. Don't wait- nominate a project TODAY!

This week, we're celebrating outstanding achievements and remarkable individuals with 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊! Get ready to participate in an inspiring week dedicated to honoring excellence and submitting nominations for prestigious awards. Award Nomination Week Day One: Today's featured award is the 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑- an AWWA award given annually by WIAWWA to a water supply or distribution individual who, during the time period of the meritorious activity, worked in any operations related capacity. The award can recognize special performance in one or more of the following areas: -Continuous compliance with all public health standards in treated drinking water. -Consistent and outstanding contribution to plant maintenance thereby prolonging the useful life of equipment. -The development of new and/or modified equipment or significant process modifications to provide for more efficient and/or effective treatment. -Special efforts in the training of treatment plant operators. -Special acts not directly related to water treatment, but which demonstrate dedication to the public beyond the normal operating responsibilities. -Consistent and outstanding contribution to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations and reservoirs. 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵. Don't wait and get caught up in the summer hustle- nominate someone TODAY! Nomination information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gjZtHqCs

The WIAWWA Fuller Award Committee is seeking nominations to help us grant the 2024 WIAWWA Fuller Award to the most deserving candidate. If you know a WIAWWA member who has a career filled with providing distinguished services to the water supply field, please nominate them today! The nomination period closes on June 1st, so consider your colleagues closely and submit a nomination as soon as possible. Find more information and the nomination form here: https://lnkd.in/dv6nTg6w While you're thinking about your outstanding peers, take a look at the other awards that WIAWWA presents at our Annual Conference. Perhaps you know the perfect person/utility for an Operator Meritorious award, Utility Achievement award, Gimmicks and Gadgets award, or any of the other options! Find out more information here: https://lnkd.in/gjZtHqCs

Don't forget- NEXT WEEK is our Treatment Operations Seminar! There's still time- register today: https://lnkd.in/gAnH7mwG

For more than 40 years, the American Water Works Association and its members have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Drinking Water Week 2024 is May 5th- 11th. To browse promotional and celebratory materials, click here: https://lnkd.in/eP_n7GZ For questions about Drinking Water Week, contact Megan McDowell in the American Water Works Association Communications Department.