The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) introduces the recipients of the 2017 WEF Awards. These annual honors recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the water environment profession.
“The Water Environment Federation is extremely proud to honor the incredible contributions of these individuals and organizations in protecting one of the world’s most valuable resources and contributing to their communities,” said Eileen O’Neill, WEF executive director.
Individual Service and Contribution Awards
Camp Applied Research AwardMichael Stenstrom |
Emerson Distinguished Service Medal |
Outstanding Young Water Environment Professional AwardMichelle Hatcher |
Wesley Eckenfelder Industrial Water Quality Lifetime Achievement Award
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Water Heroes Award
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Education Awards
WEF Canham Graduate Studies ScholarshipSneha Shanbhag, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh) |
Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator MedalSpyros Pavlostathis, Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta) |
Media and Public Education MedalElizabeth Brackett |
Public Communication and Outreach Program Awards
Individual Category Robert Bates ![]() |
Member Association Category Water Environment Association of Texas ![]() |
Other Category Water Replenishment District of Southern California (Lakewood) ![]() |
Operational and Design Excellence Awards
Published Papers
October 30, 2017
Achievements