Yang Deng, PhD, P.E., BCEE

Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal

This medal recognizes accomplishments in research and the education and development of future engineers.

Lisa Good, Elizabeth Barbour, and Judy Fincham

Fairfax County Wastewater Management Outreach Team

Public Communication and Outreach Program Awards - Individual/Small Teams

These awards recognize WEF members for significant accomplishments in promoting public awareness and the understanding of water environment issues through the development and implementation of outreach, education and/or communication programs.

Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) - Grand Prairie Environmental Outreach Program

Public Communication and Outreach Program Awards - WEF MA and Communities

These awards recognize WEF members for significant accomplishments in promoting public awareness and the understanding of water environment issues through the development and implementation of outreach, education and/or communication programs.

City of Boise Department of Public Works, The WaterShed - Finalist

Public Communication and Outreach Program Awards - Utilities, Corporations, Partnerships or Large Groups

These awards recognize WEF members for significant accomplishments in promoting public awareness and the understanding of water environment issues through the development and implementation of outreach, education and/or communication programs.

Montgomery Township Municipal Sewer Authority, Water and Wastewater Internship Program - Finalist

Public Communication and Outreach Program Awards - Utilities, Corporations, Partnerships or Large Groups

These awards recognize WEF members for significant accomplishments in promoting public awareness and the understanding of water environment issues through the development and implementation of outreach, education and/or communication programs.

Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority - Finalist

Public Communication and Outreach Program Awards - Utilities, Corporations, Partnerships or Large Groups

These awards recognize WEF members for significant accomplishments in promoting public awareness and the understanding of water environment issues through the development and implementation of outreach, education and/or communication programs.

Camille Brulé

University of California, Berkeley

WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship

This scholarship provides $25,000 for a post-baccalaureate student in the water environment field. The scholarship is for education related expenses.

Puerto Rico Water & Environment Association (PRW&EA), Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR)

Student Chapter of the Year

Recognizes an outstanding WEF Student Chapter for its leadership, innovation, and dedication to developing the next generation of water professionals. This award celebrates chapters that excel in member engagement, professional development, technical activities, community outreach, and service while fostering a vibrant and inclusive community committed to advancing the global water environment

Clarance Ray Bonds

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Nikole Brunner

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Olivia O'Neil Curmano

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Olweny Emmanuel

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Mr. Kenny Garcia Rondon

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Brooks M. Gilliland

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Lisa Hamilton

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Richard Manuel Hernandez, Jr.

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Colin Madden

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Sandra Montero

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Godswill Chukwunenye Okechukwu

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Frank Schmidt

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

George Schuhmacher

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Anna Beatriz Tsuchiya Tomaz

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Owen Via

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Tyler Waterhouse

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Evan White

Operator Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for individuals who are seeking water sector operator education, training, or certification to enter the water sector or advance their knowledge, skills, abilities or license.

Homa Pump Technology A Tool for Every Job

Citation of Excellence in Advertising - Best Presentation of Information, Full Page

Recognizes outstanding advertising published in Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine that demonstrates excellence in design, communication, and the promotion of products, services, and innovations that support the water sector.

Meltric® Corporation, 2026 Marketing Team Quickly Connect & Disconnect Motors

Citation of Excellence in Advertising - Best Presentation of Information, Fractional Page

Recognizes outstanding advertising published in Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine that demonstrates excellence in design, communication, and the promotion of products, services, and innovations that support the water sector.

SIMFLO A Difference You Can Clearly See

Citation of Excellence in Advertising - Best Design, Full Page

Recognizes outstanding advertising published in Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine that demonstrates excellence in design, communication, and the promotion of products, services, and innovations that support the water sector.

Parkson Corporation Settles Like A Rock

Citation of Excellence in Advertising - Best Design, Fractional Page

Recognizes outstanding advertising published in Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine that demonstrates excellence in design, communication, and the promotion of products, services, and innovations that support the water sector.

Invent Environmental Technologies, Inc.

CYBERFLOW-Accelerator

Citation of Excellence in Advertising - Best Overall Ad

Recognizes outstanding advertising published in Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine that demonstrates excellence in design, communication, and the promotion of products, services, and innovations that support the water sector.

Smith & Loveless, Inc. PISTA Ad 1, Ad 2, Ad 3

Citation of Excellence in Advertising - Best Campaign

Recognizes outstanding advertising published in Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine that demonstrates excellence in design, communication, and the promotion of products, services, and innovations that support the water sector.

Joshua P. Boltz

“Modeling aerobic granules in continuously flowing wastewater-treatment processes,” WER, Vol. 97, Issue 1 (January 2025)

Eddy Wastewater Principles/Processes Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to the understanding of wastewater treatment principles and processes. Named for wastewater treatment pioneer Harrison Prescott Eddy, the medal honors excellence in scientific and technical advancement.

Bruce E. Rittmann

“Modeling aerobic granules in continuously flowing wastewater-treatment processes,” WER, Vol. 97, Issue 1 (January 2025)

Eddy Wastewater Principles/Processes Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to the understanding of wastewater treatment principles and processes. Named for wastewater treatment pioneer Harrison Prescott Eddy, the medal honors excellence in scientific and technical advancement.

Josh Goldman

“Unlocking the Power of Wastewater Data: Metro Water Recovery’s Data Management Journey,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper (October 2025)

Gasciogne Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Improvement Medal

Recognizes exceptional published work that identifies and successfully solves a significant operational challenge in a wastewater treatment facility. The medal honors practical innovation, technical expertise, and measurable improvements in plant operations.

Greg Clark

“Unlocking the Power of Wastewater Data: Metro Water Recovery’s Data Management Journey”, Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper (October 2025)

Gasciogne Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Improvement Medal

Recognizes exceptional published work that identifies and successfully solves a significant operational challenge in a wastewater treatment facility. The medal honors practical innovation, technical expertise, and measurable improvements in plant operations.

Jeffrey Hlad

“Unlocking the Power of Wastewater Data: Metro Water Recovery’s Data Management Journey”, Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper (October 2025)

Gasciogne Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Improvement Medal

Recognizes exceptional published work that identifies and successfully solves a significant operational challenge in a wastewater treatment facility. The medal honors practical innovation, technical expertise, and measurable improvements in plant operations.

Tanja Rauch-Williams

“Unlocking the Power of Wastewater Data: Metro Water Recovery’s Data Management Journey”, Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper (October 2025)

Gasciogne Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Improvement Medal

Recognizes exceptional published work that identifies and successfully solves a significant operational challenge in a wastewater treatment facility. The medal honors practical innovation, technical expertise, and measurable improvements in plant operations.

Rylee Rubino

“Unlocking the Power of Wastewater Data: Metro Water Recovery’s Data Management Journey”, Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper (October 2025)

Gasciogne Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Improvement Medal

Recognizes exceptional published work that identifies and successfully solves a significant operational challenge in a wastewater treatment facility. The medal honors practical innovation, technical expertise, and measurable improvements in plant operations.

Aditi Podder

“Intensifying Refinery WWTU Secondary Solids Separation: Suspended Air Flotation (SAF®) Pilot Study Results,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper, (October 2025)

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment. The medal honors technical excellence, innovation, and lasting impact on the advancement of the water sector.

Ronald Ballard

“Intensifying Refinery WWTU Secondary Solids Separation: Suspended Air Flotation (SAF®) Pilot Study Results,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper, (October 2025)

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment. The medal honors technical excellence, innovation, and lasting impact on the advancement of the water sector.

Houston Flippin

“Intensifying Refinery WWTU Secondary Solids Separation: Suspended Air Flotation (SAF®) Pilot Study Results,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper, (October 2025)

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment. The medal honors technical excellence, innovation, and lasting impact on the advancement of the water sector.

David Marrs

“Intensifying Refinery WWTU Secondary Solids Separation: Suspended Air Flotation (SAF®) Pilot Study Results,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper, (October 2025)

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment. The medal honors technical excellence, innovation, and lasting impact on the advancement of the water sector.

Matthew Sucich

“Intensifying Refinery WWTU Secondary Solids Separation: Suspended Air Flotation (SAF®) Pilot Study Results,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper, (October 2025)

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment. The medal honors technical excellence, innovation, and lasting impact on the advancement of the water sector.

Chris Pettit

“Intensifying Refinery WWTU Secondary Solids Separation: Suspended Air Flotation (SAF®) Pilot Study Results,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper, (October 2025)

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment. The medal honors technical excellence, innovation, and lasting impact on the advancement of the water sector.

Julian Gonzalez

“Intensifying Refinery WWTU Secondary Solids Separation: Suspended Air Flotation (SAF®) Pilot Study Results,” Access Water Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC Conference Paper, (October 2025)

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Recognizes exceptional published research that makes a significant contribution to industrial waste management and wastewater treatment. The medal honors technical excellence, innovation, and lasting impact on the advancement of the water sector.