Water Environment Federation Distinguished Honors and AwardsBelow are key WEF awards. If you are interested in getting complete details, please call the Federation Awards department at: (703) 684-2477. Honorary Membership Honorary Membership is extended to persons who have proven their preeminence in the fields of activity encompassed by Federation objectives. Charles Alvin Emerson Medal This award is presented annually to the individual whose contributions to the wastewater collection and treatment industry most deserves recognition. Harry E. Schlenz Medal Recognizes the achievements of an individual who takes up the banner of water environment public education and presents it to the public in a productive process. Outstanding Achievement in Water Quality Improvement Award The Outstanding Achievement in Water Quality Improvement Award is presented annually to the water quality improvement program that best demonstrates significant, lasting, and measurable excellence in water quality improvement or in prevention of water quality degradation in a region, basin, or water body. Industrial Water Quality Achievement Award The Industrial Water Quality Achievement Award is presented to a corporation and, if applicable, to its engineering firm that best demonstrates significant, lasting, and measurable excellence in water quality improvement or in the prevention of water quality degradation. George J. Schroepfer Medal Recognizes excellence in conceiving and directing the design of a project to achieve substantial cost savings or economic benefit over other alternatives, while achieving environmental objectives. Public Education Award The Public Education Award recognizes Federation members for significant accomplishments in promoting awareness and understanding of water environment issues among the general public, through the development and implementation of public education programs. George Bradley Gascoigne Medal This medal is awarded to the author(s) of an article which presents the solution of an important and complicated operational problem within a full-scale, operating wastewater treatment plant which is appropriately staffed. Willem Rudolfs Medal The medal is awarded to an industrial employee for noteworthy accomplishments in any aspect of industrial waste control. Jack Edward McKee Medal This award is established to honor professional achievement in groundwater protection, restoration, or sustainable use. Philip F. Morgan Medal The medal recognizes valuable contributions to the in-plant study and solution of an operational problem. Thomas R. Camp Medal The medal is awarded to a member who demonstrates a unique application of basic research or fundamental principles through the design or development of a wastewater collection or treatment system. Collection System Award The Collection System Award is presented to an individual for contributions to the advancement of the state-of-the-art of wastewater collection. Innovative Technology Awards These awards are presented annually to Associate Members who have introduced new innovative products or services related to the construction, operation, or maintenance of water pollution control facilities. Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship These scholarships provide funds for post-baccalaureate students in the water environment field. Quarter Century Operators' Club The Quarter Century Operators' Club is a group of members of any Member Association or a Professional Wastewater Operations member of the Federation. William D. Hatfield Award The William D. Hatfield Award is presented to operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism. Arthur Sidney Bedell Award The Arthur Sidney Bedell Award was established to acknowledge extraordinary personal service to a Member Association. Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award This award was established by the Board of Directors in 1993 to recognize individuals for outstanding performance, professionalism and contributions to the water quality analysis profession. George W. Burke, Jr. Award The purpose of this award is to encourage an active and effective safety program in municipal and industrial wastewater facilities. |