The Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers was
founded by the Arizona Member Association in 1940.
It originated to encourage members to get involved.
You cannot join the zociety – you must be “selected”
on the basis of merit. Within WEAT, induction into
the prestigious society is based on “Outstanding,
meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty
by recruiting at least five new members. Shovels may also be awarded for exceptional service as established by the WEAT Board.
Sherri Van der Wege - 2018
Christopher Hunniford - 2018
Justin Diviney - 2018
David Koberlein - 2018
Nyla Langford - 2018
Puneet Gupta - 2018
Heather Wootton - 2018
Gary Sober - 2018
Jennifer Moore - 2017
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2016
Dennis Laskowski - 2015
Dennis Laskowski - 2014
Dennis Laskowski - 2013
Jeffrey Sober - 2012
Dennis Laskowski - 2012
Thomas Baggett - 2012
Jessica Bradley-Vassar - 2011
Sharon Miller - 2011
Foster Crowell - 2011
WEAT ALAN H. PLUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the field of environmental sustainability practices within the State of Texas.
Ron Patel - 2018
Sebastian Fichera - 2016
Don Vandertulip - 2013
Webster Mangham - 2012
Alan Plummer - 2011
WEAT EMERGING LEADER AWARD recognizes a young WEAT member who has provided outstanding service in support of WEAT.
Lance Rothe - 2018
Matthew Jalbert - 2017
Brigit Buff - 2016
Lindsay Kovar - 2015
Jason Crawley - 2014
Erin Flanagan - 2012
Jeffrey Sober - 2011
Meera Victor - 2010
Tarlton Smith - 2009
Jennie Almerico - 2007
Jennafer Covington - 2006
Randy Bush - 2005
Heather Harris - 2004
Dennis Laskowski - 2003
Michael Bloom - 2002
WEAT EXEMPLARY EMPLOYER AWARD recognizes Texas employers that support and facilitate employee involvement and activities within the WEAT and WEF organizations.
North Texas Municipal Water District - 2018
Gupta & Associates, Inc. - 2017
Signature Automation - 2016
Garver - 2015
CP&Y - 2014
CDM Smith - 2013
Trinity River Authority of Texas - 2012
Carollo Engineers - 2011
San Antonio Water Systems - 2010
Austin Water Utility - 2009
Freese and Nichols - 2007
MWH - 2006
WEAT INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE YEAR AWARD acknowledges an industrial wastewater treatment plant in Texas that has consistently exhibited outstanding performance of daily activities beyond the normal call of duty.
Washburn Tunnel Wastewater Treatment Facility, GCA - 2018
WEAT LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD recognizes a current or past WEAT member who has demonstrated continual and tireless contributions toward the improvement of the water environment throughout a long, distinguished career in the wastewater treatment industry and in WEAT/WEF.
Davis Ford - 2018
Rhonda Harris - 2017
Betty Jordan - 2016
Larry Patterson - 2014
Peggy Glass - 2013
Walter Chiang - 2012
Desmond Lawler - 2010
Alan Plummer - 2009
Joseph Malina - 2006
M Garrett - 2003
Earnest Gloyna - 2002
S. Garza - 2001
WEAT MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HEROISM recognizes an individual (or group of individuals) from the State of Texas who has demonstrated exceptional courage and bravery in the performance of a single act of heroic behavior involving the water environment industry.
Robert Herrera - 2018
Joanna Trevino - 2018
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2017
Robert Ray - 2015
Raudel Juarez - 2013
Steve Price - 2013
Keith Wasson - 2012
Paul Baumgardner - 2010
Tarlton Smith - 2006
Charles Schoening - 2006
Malcolm Cowdin - 2005
WEAT MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE YEAR AWARD acknowledges a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Texas that has consistently exhibited outstanding performance of daily activities beyond the normal call of duty.
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2018
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2017
First Responders Academy Wastewater Treatment Plant, SARA - 2017
TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2016
Weatherford Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2016
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3, Woodlands Division of SJRA - 2016
City of Denton - 2015
City of Goliad - 2015
Upper Martinez Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2014
City of Le Vernia Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2014
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Fort Worth - 2013
Red Oak Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2013
City of Willis Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2013
Woodlands Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1, SJRA - 2011
Buda Wastewater Treatment Plant, GBRA - 2011
WEAT OUTSTANDING OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD recognizes a wastewater treatment plant operator (municipal and/or industrial) in the State of Texas who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism at his/her facility and has performed his/her duties tirelessly and with dedication to the betterment of the water environment.
Harold Burris - 2018
Dale Burrow - 2015
Rey Davila - 2014
Joe Thompson - 2013
Mark Evers - 2012
Raudel Juarez - 2010
Ronald Lucero - 2009
Steve Price - 2007
Gary Burton - 2006
Earl Foster - 2004
John Bennett - 2003
WEAT OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL AWARD recognizes an elected official or regulator who actively promotes sound science in environmental policy and regulations.
DeWayne Burns - 2018
Louis Herrin - 2017
Myra Crownover - 2016
Kevin Eltife - 2016
Carlos Rubinstein - 2015
Joe Strauss - 2014
Allan Ritter - 2012
Robert Puente - 2008
William Callegari - 2005
Members who go above and beyond.
Jeffrey Sober - 2018
David Jackson - 2017
Jennafer Covington - 2016
Stephen Coonan - 2015
John Bennett - 2013
WEAT PILLARS OF THE PROFESSION AWARD recognizes an individual with a long and distinguished career in the wastewater treatment or water quality industry who has demonstrated meaningful and substantial contributions toward the improvement of the water environment and who has had a positive impact on the success and growth of WEAT.
Megan Martin - 2017
Robert Pence - 2014
Patricia Cleveland - 2012
M Garrett - 2009
WEAT RONALD B. SIEGER BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT AWARD recognizes a WEAT member (s), an engineering firm, a specific project, a municipality, or a specific municipal or industrial facility that has made significant accomplishments in the field of biosolids technology and management practices within the boundaries of the State of Texas.
Temple-Belton Wastewater Plant Biosolids Program, BRA - 2018
City of Denton Dyno Dirt - 2017
Jody Slagle - 2016
Sebastian Fichera - 2015
Rodolfo Kilian - 2014
Ten Mile Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2012
Biosolids Management Program, City of Waco Water Utilities - 2011
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant, Austin Water Utility - 2010
TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2009
Lynne Moss - 2008
WEAT SIDNEY L. ALLISON AWARD recognizes a person (or entity) who has made significant contributions to the engineering, science, and/or operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and pumping stations with the mission to transport wastewater to a treatment plant.
Mark Perkins - 2018
Hugh Kelso - 2017
P.S. Arora - 2016
David Koberlein - 2015
City of Denton Wastewater Collection - 2014
SAWS Wastewater Collection System, Line Cleaning/Televising Planning Team - 2013
Wastewater Collections Department, SARA - 2012
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2011
North Texas Municipal Water District - 2010
Leigh Cerda - 2009
Jerome Iltis - 2008
Gopal Guthikonda - 2007
Jeffrey Haby - 2002
WEAT SUSAN B. HIER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND LICENSING recognizes an individual whose demonstrated passion and service to the operators of Texas.
Mary Evans - 2018
John Bennett - 2017
Gary Sober - 2016
Ginger Laird - 2015
WEAT T. L. SATTERWHITE AWARD recognizes an individual, an engineering firm, or an industrial entity for the development of a solution to an industrial wastewater treatment problem.
Joseph Fielding - 2018
Davis Ford - 2009
Bayport Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, GCWDA - 2004
Dupont Victoria Plant - 2000
David Gudal - 1998
Larry Shafer, Arrow Plating - 1997
H&M Foods - 1995
WEAT WINFIELD S. MAHLIE AWARD recognizes a person who has made significant contributions to the art and science of wastewater treatment and water pollution control.
Dan Halter - 2016
Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2015
Jyh Sun - 2013
Leonard Ripley - 2011
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2010
Theodore Glanton - 2009
Louis Herrin - 2008
Gregg Eckhardt - 2007
James Rice - 2006
Donna Long - 2003
Fariborz Fakheri - 2002
WEF ARTHUR SIDNEY BEDELL AWARD
acknowledges extraordinary personal service to the
Member Association (WEAT).
Jeffrey Sober - 2018
Jennafer Covington - 2017
Julie Nahrgang - 2016
David Briggs - 2015
Dawn Anderson - 2014
Jody Zabolio - 2013
Ronald Carlson - 2012
John Bennett - 2011
Brad Castleberry - 2010
Carol Batterton - 2009
Richard Eason - 2008
Carolyn Ahrens Wieland - 2007
Raymond Longoria - 2005
Mary Evans - 2003
Betty Jordan - 2001
Alan Plummer - 1999
Rajendra Bhattarai - 1998
Foster Crowell - 1997
Patricia Cleveland - 1996
Paul Roach - 1994
Ron Mayo - 1993
Robert McMillon - 1992
Stephen Jenkins - 1991
Earnest Gloyna - 1990
Rhonda Harris - 1989
WEF GEORGE W. BURKE, JR. AWARD recognizes municipal and industrial wastewater facilities for active and effective safety programs.
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2017
TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2016
Henry Hidalgo - 2015
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Fort Worth - 2013
Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corpus Christi - 2010
Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2009
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2008
El Paso Water Utilities Wastewater Lift Station Section - 2007
Medio Creek Water Recycling Center, SAWS - 2004
Dos Rios Water Recycling Center, SAWS - 2003
Greenwood Water Recycling Plant, City of Corpus Christi - 2002
City of Kilgore, Wastewater Treatment Facility - 2000
Camp Swift Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, LCRA - 1999
City of League City, Wastewater Department - 1996
South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1995
WEF LABORATORY ANALYST EXCELLENCE AWARD recognizes individuals for outstanding performance, professionalism, and contributions to the water quality analysis profession.
EJ Hindy - 2018
Jody Whitcomb - 2017
Elizabeth Turner - 2016
Paul Hughes - 2015
John Knight - 2014
Kiran Makanji - 2013
Karen Fetters - 2012
Dana White - 2010
Josephine Longoria - 2007
Mary Evans - 2006
Jill Bolin - 2005
Karin Warren - 2001
Lisa White - 2000
William Quinn - 1995
William Cyrus - 1994
WEF WILLIAM D. HATFIELD AWARD recognizes operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism.
Clifford Creeks - 2018
Sterling Lee - 2017
Ben Hodges - 2016
Tim Morgan - 2015
Jerry Pressley - 2014
Larry Rowe - 2013
Gary Lagassey - 2012
Frederick Moore - 2011
Clifford Beaber - 2010
Gurdip Hyare - 2009
Edmund Mach - 2007
John Bennett - 2006
Meg Conner - 2003
Bill Tatum - 2002
Robert Rowell - 2001
David Hackley - 2000
Alfonso Carmona - 1998
Enrique Woo - 1995
Gary Burton - 1993
William Manning Jr - 1992
Joe Taylor - 1986
Robert McMillon - 1984
Charles Ganze - 1978
M Garrett - 1977
Foster Crowell - 1975