Each year the members of the NWD AWW&WEA nominate water and wastewater professionals to receive an award for their hard work and dedication to the industry. You can submit a nomination for someone you believe should receive an award by filling out the form below. The forms are due by November 10th each year. The winners of the awards are then eligible to receive statewide recognition at the AWW&WEA annual conference in Hot Springs.
2023 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
Water Operator less than 5000 Population - William Winn with Winn Environmental Tech
Water Operator more than 5000 Population - Steven Caudle with the Beaver Water District
Water Manager of the Year - Cody Ashworth with the City of Fayetteville
Water Small System Management - Decatur Water with the City of Decatur
Water Laboratory Professional - Alyssa Liddle with the Beaver Water District
Water Backwash Prevention Professional - Emmett Hall with the City of Fayetteville
Young Professional of the Year - Aryana Davin with Mead & Hunt
Wastewater Operator less than 5000 Population - Isaac Harderson with the City of West Fork
Wastewater Operator more than 5000 Population - Mike Turner with the City of Harrison
Wastewater Manager of the Year - Kathryn Catlin with the City of Harrison
Wastewater Laboratory Professional - Walter Chodor with Jacobs Fayetteville (Not Pictured)
Cody Ashworth - City of Fayetteville
Alyssa Liddle - Beaver Water District
Aryana Davin - Mead & Hunt
Mike Turner - City of Harrison
Walter Chodor - Jacobs
William Winn - Winn Environmental Tech
Steven Caudle - Beaver Water District
Decatur Water - City of Decatur
Emmett Hall - City of Fayetteville
Isaac Harderson - City of West Fork
Kathryn Catlin - City of Harrison