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.
2025 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
Water Operator less than 5000 Population - Terry Long with Eureka Springs
Water Operator more than 5000 Population - Jennifer Parker - Hall with Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority
Water Manager of the Year - Charlie Jones with City of Harrison
Water Small System - Kris Yandell with Holiday Island
Water Laboratory Professional - Waltor Chodor with Beaver Water District
Water Backwash Prevention Professional - Guhy Brandt with the City of Fayetteville
Young Professional of the Year - Meghan Post with Beaver Water District
Wastewater Operator less than 5000 Population - Gary Varner with Holiday Island
Wastewater Operator more than 5000 Population -Joey Casey with the City of Harrison
Wastewater Manager of the Year - Chris Earl with the City of Bentonville
Wastewater Small System Award - City of Eureka Springs
Wastewater Laboratory Professional - Travis Piatkowski with Springdale Water Utilities
Charlie Jones
Guhy Brandt
Joey Casey
Eureka Springs
Terry Long
Jennifer Parker - Hall
Walter Chodor
Meghan Post
Chris Earl
Travis Piatkowski