 Jerome Olson receives the 2006 AWWA Operator's Meritorious Service Award from Nate Weisenburger.
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The Operator's Meritorious Service Award recognizes water supply or distribution operators who achieve special performance in one or more of the following areas:
- Continuous compliance with public health standards in drinking water,
- Consistent and outstanding contribution to plant maintenance,
- Development of new and/or modified equipment or significant process modifications to provide for more efficient and/or effective treatment,
- Special efforts in training operators,
- Special acts not directly related to water treatment, but which demonstrate dedication to the public beyond normal operating responsibilities, and
- Consistent and outstanding contribution to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations, and reservoirs.
Operator's Meritorious Service Award Recipients:
2008: Donald Zhorela - City of Grand Forks
2007: Dennis Howey - City of Gwinner
2006: Jerome Olson - Traill Rural Water District
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 Rick Gillund receives the George Warren Fuller Award from Terry Rolan.
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The George Warren Fuller Award is presented annually by each AWWA section to a member for distinguished service in the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, the brilliant diplomatic talent, and the constructive leadership that characterized the life of George Warren Fuller.
George Warren Fuller Award Recipients:
2007: Charles Vein - AE2S
2006: Rick Gillund - City of Enderlin |
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Charles Vein accepting Water for People's Kenneth J. Miller Founder's Award from AWWA President
Terry Rolan. |
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The Kenneth J. Miller Water For People Founder's Award is presented to volunteers in recognition of outstanding service and leadership in the advancement of the Water For People mission.
Kenneth J. Miller Water for People Founder's Award Recipients:
2006: Charles Vein - AE2S |
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Mike Yavarow accepting a Life Member Award from AWWA President Terry Rolan in 2006. |
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The Life Member Award is presented to those who have maintained AWWA membership for 30 years.
Life Member Award Winners:
2008: Tom Little - City of Mandan
2007: Randy Loeslie - City of Valley City
2006: Mike Yavarow
- City of Grand Forks
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 Jason Sorenson, Minot Water Treatment Plant Superintendant accepting the award for winning the 2006 Taste Test Contest from Deon Stockert.
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Each year, the ND AWWA presents the Drinking Water Taste Test Award to the city judged to have the best tasting drinking water. Competing cities submit water samples which are tested by a panel of judges at the North Dakota Water Pollution and Control Conference.
Drinking Water Taste Test Winners:
2008: City of Enderlin
2007: City of Grand Forks
2006: City of Minot |
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Ken Ruby receiving the 2007 Gold Water Drop Award |
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The Gold Water Drop Award is given to recognize members who have provided valuable service and support for AWWA programs and goals through their long standing Association membership. Eligibility for the award requires that the individual be a member in good standing who has maintained active membership for 50 years.
Gold Water Drop Award Winners:
2007: Kenneth (Ken) Ruby |
