Water Quality Champions!
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.
Larry Patterson - 2021
Rami Issa - 2021
Constance Curtis - 2021
Aisha Niang - 2021
Paula Monaco - 2021
Jeffrey Haby - 2021
Nathan Vassar - 2021
Baltazar Lucero-Ramirez - 2021
Paul Brochi - 2021
David Galindo - 2021
Rex Hunt - 2021
Douglas Sherman - 2020
Matthew Berg - 2020
Xuan Zheng - 2020
Dylan Christenson - 2020
Jeffrey Caffey - 2020
Kyle Kubista - 2020
Clarence Wittwer - 2020
Allison Hage - 2019
Rebecca Diviney - 2019
Melissa Sansing - 2019
Lindsay Kovar - 2019
Logan Burton - 2019
Kristin O'Neill - 2019
Louis Herrin - 2019
Shannon Dunne - 2019
Matthew Jalbert - 2019
Sherri van der Wege - 2018
Christopher Hunniford - 2018
Justin Diviney - 2018
Nyla Langford - 2018
Puneet Gupta - 2018
Heather Wootton - 2018
Gary Sober - 2018
Heather Cooke - 2017
Henry Hidalgo - 2017
Heather Harris - 2017
Jennifer Moore - 2017
Janet Sims - 2017
Stephen Coonan - 2016
Jennafer Covington - 2016
Toshio Shimada - 2016
Tina Hanson - 2015
Dawn Anderson - 2015
Elizabeth Turner - 2015
Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2015
David Koberlein - 2015
Jill Bolin - 2015
Mark Perkins - 2014
Leigh Thomas - 2014
Meera Victor - 2014
Rebecca Musk - 2013
Mark Evers - 2013
Dana White - 2013
Jeffrey Sober - 2012
Jason Crawley - 2012
Thomas Baggett - 2012
Oren West - 2011
Sharon Miller - 2010
Karen Bick - 1972
Jill Bolin - 1972
Gary Burton - 1972
Ronald Carlson - 1972
James Clarno - 1972
Jason Crawley - 1972
Foster Crowell - 1972
Richard Eason - 1972
Mary Evans - 1972
S. Garza - 1972
Earnest Gloyna - 1972
Robert Hill - 1972
James Joyce - 1972
Steven Kennedy - 1972
Donna Long - 1972
Raymond Longoria - 1972
Ron Mayo - 1972
Robert McMillon - 1972
San Antonio Section - 2021
North Texas Section - 2021
Coastal Bend Section - 2020
North Texas Section - 2020
San Antonio Section - 2020
Central Texas Section - 2020
North Texas Section - 2019
Central Texas Section - 2019
Southeast Section - 2019
Recognizes a member of WEAT for their outstanding recruitment efforts in the past year.
Larry Patterson - 2021
Clarence Wittwer - 2020
Shannon Dunne - 2019
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
Recognizing a firm or individual for outstanding innovation in the field of water supply, sampling, monitoring or treatment plant operations
Megan Glover - 2021
The Kenneth J. Miller Founder's Award was established in 2001 by the board of directors of Water For People to honor outstanding volunteer service to this international humanitarian effort. Water For People was conceived as a North American response to the water, sanitation and health needs of millions living in the developing world.
Lissa Gregg - 2020
Recognizing individuals who have been a member ofWEF for 35 or more consecutive years, and are of the age 65 or older.
David Allen - 2020
William Cyrus - 2020
John D'Antoni - 2020
James Forbes - 2020
Ahmed Kadry - 2020
Stephen Jenkins - 2020
Robert Jones - 2020
Larry Patterson - 2020
Subra Srinanthakumar - 2020
Patty Cleveland - 2020
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.
Daniel Nix - 2021
David Sloan - 2020
Ken Hall - 2019
Ron Patel - 2018
Sebastian Fichera - 2016
Don Vandertulip - 2013
Webster Mangham - 2012
Alan Plummer - 2011
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.
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2021
Larry Patterson - 2020
Bill Tatum - 2019
Robert Pence - 2014
Patty Cleveland - 2012
M Garrett - 2009
Thomas Taylor - 2008
Danny Vance - 2007
Ron Sieger - 2006
W. Wesley Eckenfelder - 2004
WEAT EMERGING LEADER AWARD recognizes a young WEAT member who has provided outstanding service in support of WEAT.
Nyla Langford - 2021
Allison Hage - 2020
Kristin O'Neill - 2019
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.
City of Houston - 2020
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 - 2019
Washburn Tunnel Wastewater Treatment Facility, GCA - 2018
Environmental Controls Department Bayer Polymers LLC - 2004
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.
Mary Evans - 2021
V Gupta - 2020
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2019
Davis Ford - 2018
Rhonda Harris - 2017
Betty Jordan - 2016
Larry Patterson - 2014
Peggy Glass - 2013
Desmond Lawler - 2010
Alan Plummer - 2009
Joseph Malina - 2006
M Garrett - 2003
Earnest Gloyna - 2002
S. Garza - 2001
Sam Warrington - 2000
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.
Steven Melton - 2021
Jason Lewis - 2021
Ralph Hect - 2020
69th Street Treatment Plant, City of Houston - 2019
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
James Elam - 2002
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 - 2021
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2020
SJRA WWTP 2 - 2020
SJRA WWTP 3 - 2020
Northwest WWTP City of Houston - 2019
Riverbend WRP UTRWD - 2019
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
Salatrillo Wastewater Treatment Plant, SARA - 2010
TRA Central Regional Wastewater Systems - 2010
Peninsula Wastewater Reclamation Plant, UTRWD - 2010
Keegans Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Houston - 2009
Lockhart Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2, GBRA - 2009
City of Somerset Wastewater Treatment Plant, SARA - 2009
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2008
Lakeview Regional Water Reclamation Plant, UTRWD - 2008
Canyon Park Estates Wastewater Treatment Plant, GBRA - 2008
Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2007
Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2007
Central Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2006
Larremore Street Wastewater Treatment Plant, GBRA - 2006
Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant, El Paso - 2005
Gulf Coast Water Reclamation, City of Groves - 2005
Almeda Sims Wastewater Treatment and Sludge Processing Facility, City of Houston - 2004
Blackhawk Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, GCWDA - 2004
Palos Verdes Water Recycling Plant, Lakeway MUD - 2004
Dos Rios Water Recycling Center, SAWS - 2003
Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dallas Water Utilities - 2002
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.
Jose Moreno - 2020
Mohammed Siddiqui - 2019
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
Deurus Deal - 2002
James Eager - 2001
WEAT OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL AWARD recognizes an elected official or regulator who actively promotes sound science in environmental policy and regulations.
Antonio (Tony) Aguirre - 2021
Dade Phelan - 2020
L'Oreal Stepney - 2019
DeWayne Burns - 2018
Louis Herrin - 2017
Myra Crownover - 2016
Kevin Eltife - 2016
Carlos Rubinstein - 2015
Joe Strauss - 2014
Allan Ritter - 2012
Becky Gonzales - 2008
William Callegari - 2005
Members who go above and beyond. This award is bestowed annually to WEAT's outgoing President.
Heather Cooke - 2020
Leigh Thomas - 2019
Jeffrey Sober - 2018
David Jackson - 2017
Jennafer Covington - 2016
Stephen Coonan - 2015
John Bennett - 2013
David Briggs - 2012
Jody Zabolio - 2011
Betty Jordan - 2010
Brad Castleberry - 2009
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2008
Paul Roach - 2007
Richard Eason - 2006
Raymond Longoria - 2005
James Joyce - 2003
Mary Evans - 2002
David Briggs - 2021
Jeffrey Caffey - 2021
Matthew Jalbert - 2021
Allison Hage - 2021
Heather Cooke - 2021
Leigh Thomas - 2021
Kristin O'Neill - 2021
Aisha Niang - 2021
John Bennett - 2021
David Jackson - 2021
Jason Cocklin - 2021
Brianna Morales - 2021
Jeffrey Sober - 2021
Jeffrey Haby - 2021
Chris Young - 2021
David Milligan - 2021
Nyla Langford - 2021
Caitlin Sheehan - 2021
Julie Nahrgang - 2021
Claire Hesse - 2021
Alondra Hernandez - 2021
Alexi Hill - 2021
Kyle Kubista - 2021
Jim Taafe - 2011
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.
Tad Eaton - 2021
Sherri van der Wege - 2020
David Galindo - 2019
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.
Raymond Ramdeo - 2021
Ron Patel - 2020
Justin Diviney - 2019
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 Thomas - 2009
Jerome Iltis - 2008
Gopal Guthikonda - 2007
Jeff 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.
Linda Saladino - 2020
Hector Montanez - 2019
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.
John Walden - 2021
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
Randy Gray - 1986
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.
Leonard Levine - 2021
Darrell Poore - 2020
Dan Halter - 2016
Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2015
Jyh Sun - 2013
Gary Sober - 2012
Leonard Ripley - 2011
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2010
Theodore Glanton - 2009
Louis Herrin - 2008
Gregg Eckhardt - 2007
James Rice - 2006
Donna Long - 2003
Recognizes individual(s) advancing workforce development programs in Texas that effectively attract, train, and/or retain water sector workers
The Workforce Development Award shall be presented to an individual(s) who have demonstrated concerted and meaningful contributions to water workforce development in Texas.
WEAT recognizes that workforce development including attracting, training and retaining a skilled workforce is one of the most pressing issues facing the sector today. The WEAT Workforce Development Awards recognizes those making a meaningful and impactful difference in workforce resilience and enhancement through programs aimed at developing, training, and retaining talented water sector workers.
Xuan Zheng - 2020
Dylan Christenson - 2020
To acknowledge extraordinary personal service to the Water Environment Association of Texas. The honoree must be a member of WEAT and should exemplify organizational leadership, administrative service, membership activity, stimulation of technical functions, or similar contributions to WEAT.
Leigh Thomas - 2021
David Jackson - 2020
Stephen Coonan - 2019
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
Jim Taafe - 2006
Raymond Longoria - 2005
Cathy Henderson - 2004
Mary Evans - 2003
Betty Carol Mayo - 2002
Betty Jordan - 2001
Ron Sieger - 2000
Alan Plummer - 1999
Rajendra Bhattarai - 1998
Foster Crowell - 1997
Patty Cleveland - 1996
Joe King II - 1995
Paul Roach - 1994
Ron Mayo - 1993
Robert McMillon - 1992
Stephen Jenkins - 1991
Earnest Gloyna - 1990
Rhonda Harris - 1989
William Goloby - 1988
Bert Bates, Jr. - 1987
Sharon D'Orsie - 1986
Marshall Haney - 1985
Joseph Malins, Jr. - 1984
Dick Whittington - 1983
P.D. Parks - 1982
Robert Nichols - 1981
S. Garza - 1980
W.S. Hutton - 1979
Ernest Cross - 1978
A.E. Holcomb - 1977
John Scott - 1976
J.L. Robinson - 1975
Joe Teller - 1974
Joe Driskelll - 1973
Clayton Billings - 1972
Sam Warrington - 1971
Jack Huppert - 1970
Pearl Goodwin - 1969
G.R. Herzik, Jr. - 1968
Albert Ullrich - 1967
John Wold - 1965
David Chase - 1964
David Smallhorst - 1963
A.C. Bryan - 1961
C.H. Connell - 1959
Roger Moehlman - 1958
J.H. Sorrels - 1955
Winfred Mahlie - 1952
Victor Marcus Ehlers - 1949
WEF GEORGE W. BURKE, JR. AWARD recognizes municipal and industrial wastewater facilities for active and effective safety programs.
Upper Trinity Regional Water District - 2020
Washburn Tunnel Wastewater Treatment Facility, GCA - 2019
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
City of Pflugerville, Central Plant - 1994
City of Fort Worth, Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1993
El Paso Water Utilities Public Utilities Board - 1992
City of Garland, Rowlett Creek Plant - 1991
South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1990
TRA Central Plant - 1989
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1988
WEF LABORATORY ANALYST EXCELLENCE AWARD recognizes individuals for outstanding performance, professionalism, and contributions to the water quality analysis profession.
Trinity O'Neal - 2021
Hunter Adams - 2020
Hui Zeng - 2019
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
...honoring operators of wastewater treatment plants for service and dedication in a difficult and dangerous field. Members must have been a significant, full-time participant in the water environment industry for a period of 25 years, including at least 10 years actively involved in the day-to-day collections, maintenance, operations, laboratory, or management of a wastewater treatment facility.
Billy Dick - 2007
William Pippin - 2006
James David Miller - 2006
Frederic Winter - 2005
Enrique Woo - 2005
Meg Connor - 2004
Richard Eason - 2004
Patty Cleveland - 2002
WEF WILLIAM D. HATFIELD AWARD recognizes operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism.
Dynnie Mitchell - 2021
Rey Davila - 2020
Lance Phillips - 2019
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
Orren West - 2008
Edmund Mach - 2007
John Bennett - 2006
Michael Young - 2005
Meg Conner - 2003
Bill Tatum - 2002
Robert Rowell - 2001
David Hackley - 2000
Stephen Hodge - 1999
Alfonso Carmona - 1998
Oscar Guerrero - 1997
David Mask - 1996
Enrique Woo - 1995
Olga Rodriquez - 1994
Gary Burton - 1993
William Manning Jr - 1992
Teresa Battenfield - 1991
Curtis Smalley - 1990
Lynn Norton - 1989
Wesley MacKenzie - 1988
Donald Spurrier - 1987
Joe Taylor - 1986
Kenneth Jackson - 1985
Robert McMillon - 1984
Basil Housewright, Jr. - 1983
W.W. Right - 1982
Octavio Ramirez - 1981
Martin Manning - 1980
M. Dolan McKnight - 1979
Charles Ganze - 1978
M Garrett - 1977
Joe Teller - 1976
Foster Crowell - 1975
George Powell - 1974
S.A. Webb - 1973
Albert Breaux - 1972
W.E. Gibson - 1971
C.H. Schere - 1970
Leo Wood - 1969
Robert Derrington - 1968
J.L. Robinson - 1967
James Goff - 1965
Mansel Smith - 1963
Cecil Williams - 1962
Haskell Street - 1961
W.N. Wells - 1959
A.L. Allison - 1958