Awards
WEAT and WEF Awards
Water Quality Champions!
Congratulations to our 2025 award winners!
State Level Awards- Short Descriptions
Previous Award Winners:
WEAT Trent Woodward Philanthropy Award
Description
WEAT TRENT WOODWARD PHILANTHROPY AWARD recognizes a WEAT member or members who go above and beyond in organizing and giving for charitable causes.
Award Recipients
Christopher Varnon - 2025
Trent Woodward - 2024
WEAT Engineer of the Year Award
Description
The WEAT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR award is a recognition bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies exceptional dedication and accomplishments as an engineer (with 15 years or less experience) within the clean water sector.
Award Recipients
Paula Monaco - 2025
WEAT Lee Bohme Outstanding Pretreatment Professional Award
Description
WEAT LEE BOHME OUTSTANDING PRETREATMENT PROFESSIONAL AWARD recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding effort, achievement, workload, and/or contribution to the field of industrial pretreatment.
Award Recipients
Martin Miller - 2025
WEAT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Description
WEAT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AWARD recognizes individual(s) and organizations behind DE&I approaches and programs in the Texas water sector.
Award Recipients
Tanya Miro - 2025
Archana Sharma - 2024
Charmaine Jackson - 2023
Arlington Water Utilities - 2023
Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2022
Aisha Niang - 2022
WEAT Innovative Technology Award
Description
Recognizing a firm or individual for outstanding innovation in the field of water supply, sampling, monitoring or treatment plant operations
Award Recipients
Tayia Oddonetto - 2025
Eric Dole - 2024
Lianette Leon - 2022
Megan Glover - 2021
Nanostone Water - 2021
WEAT Workforce Development Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Justin Rackley - 2025
Ben Hodges - 2024
Taylor Huynh - 2023
Rogue Water Lab - 2022
InfraMark - 2021
Xuan (Katie) Zheng - 2020
Dylan Christenson - 2020
WEAT Susan B. Hier Award for Excellence in Education and Licensing
Description
WEAT SUSAN B. HIER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND LICENSING recognizes an individual whose demonstrated passion and service to the operators of Texas.
Award Recipients
Dale Burrow - 2025
Dawn Anderson - 2024
Gary Sober - 2022
John Walden - 2021
Linda Saladino - 2020
Hector Montanez - 2019
Mary Evans - 2018
John Bennett - 2017
Gary Sober - 2016
Ginger Laird - 2015
WEAT Alan H. Plummer Environmental Sustainability Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Gopal Guthikonda - 2025
Ellen McDonald - 2024
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 Ronald B. Sieger Biosolids Management Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Matthew Berg - 2025
Marisa Martinez Palmer - 2024
Village Creek WRF Biosolids Management and Beneficial Reuse Project - 2023
Tika Gautam - 2022
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 Earnest Gloyna Pillars of the Profession Award
Description
WEAT EARNEST GLOYNA 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.
Award Recipients
John Bennett - 2025
Yvonne Forrest - 2024
Mike Young - 2023
John D'Antoni - 2022
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2021
Larry Patterson - 2020
Bill Tatum - 2019
Walter Chiang - 2017
Robert Pence - 2014
Patty Cleveland - 2012
M Garrett - 2009
Thomas Taylor - 2008
Danny Vance - 2007
Ron Sieger - 2006
W. Wesley Eckenfelder - 2004
WEAT Exemplary Employer Award
Description
WEAT EXEMPLARY EMPLOYER AWARD recognizes Texas employers that support and facilitate employee involvement and activities within the WEAT and WEF organizations.
WEAT will recognize a public-sector employer and private-sector employer in the case of multiple outstanding nominations.
Award Recipients
McAllen Public Utility - 2025
Kimley-Horn - 2025
5engineering - 2024
Upper Trinity Regional Water District - 2025
Upper Trinity Regional Water District - 2024
San Jacinto River Authority - 2023
Signature Automation - 2022
Plummer Associates - 2021
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 Emerging Leader Award
Description
WEAT EMERGING LEADER AWARD recognizes a young WEAT member who has provided outstanding service in support of WEAT.
WEAT will recognize a public-sector employee and private-sector employee in the case of multiple outstanding nominations for this award.
Award Recipients
Jenni Griesel - 2025
Kaylee Waldo - 2024
Eric Kong - 2023
Heather Wootton - 2022
Nyla Hubbard - 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
Rebecca Diviney - 2002
Michael Bloom - 2002
WEAT T. L. Satterwhite Award
Description
WEAT T. L. SATTERWHITE AWARD recognizes an individual or entity for excellence and commitment to the art and science of industrial wastewater treatment in Texas.
Award Recipients
Jennifer Whitaker - 2025
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
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Joseph Majdalani - 2025
Jody Zabolio - 2024
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
Fariborz (Farr) Fakheri - 2002
Gary Burton - 1997
WEAT Sidney L. Allison Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Robert Stanley - 2025
Chris Meeks - 2024
Angel Leon - 2023
Lianette Leon - 2022
Raymond Ramdeo - 2021
Ron Patel - 2020
Justin Diviney - 2019
Mark Perkins - 2018
Hugh Kelso - 2017
PS 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
WEAT Outstanding Operator of the Year Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Daniel Lara - 2025
Daniel Roberts - 2024
Sterling Lee - 2023
Gilberto Aguilar - 2023
Victor Riels - 2022
Ernest Champion - 2022
Edgar Tijerina - 2022
Jose Moreno - 2020
Mohammed Siddiqui - 2019
Harold Burris - 2018
Clifford Creeks - 2017
Daniel Spradlin - 2016
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 Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
NTMWD Wilson Creek RWWTP - 2025
Flower Mound WWTP - 2025
Peninsula Wastewater Reclamation Plant, UTRWD - 2024
UTRWD Doe Branch Regional WRP - 2024
NTMWD South Mesquite Regional WWTP - 2024
SJRA WWTF No. 3 (Category 1) - 2023
SJRA WWTF No.1 (Category 2) - 2023
TRA Ten Mile Creek Regional Wastewater System (Category 3) - 2023
Fair Oaks Ranch WWTP #1 - 2022
Sulphur Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility #2 - 2022
South Austin Regional WWTP #3 - 2022
San Marcos WWTP - 2021
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2021
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2020
SJRA WWTP 2 - 2020
San Jacinto River Alliance Waste Water Treatment Plant #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 Medal of Honor for Heroism
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Darrell Poore - 2022
Rodney Sanders - 2022
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 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
GCA Bayport Industrial WWTF - 2025
Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2024
GCA Odessa Wastewater Treatment Facility - 2023
Bayport Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, GCWDA - 2022
Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2021
Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2019
Gulf Coast Authority Washburn Tunnel Facility - 2018
Environmental Controls Department Bayer Polymers LLC - 2004
WEAT Walter Chiang Lifetime Achievement Award
Description
WEAT WALTER CHIANG 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.
Award Recipients
Chris Pasch - 2025
Paul Roach - 2024
Gordon Pederson - 2023
Patty Cleveland - 2022
Mary Evans - 2021
V Gupta - 2020
Rajendra Bhattarai - 2019
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
Sam Warrington - 2000
WEF Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award
Description
WEF LABORATORY ANALYST EXCELLENCE AWARD recognizes individuals for outstanding performance, professionalism, and contributions to the water quality analysis profession.
Award Recipients
Jevonne Bass - 2025
Anna Ramos-Polanco - 2024
Jason Turner - 2023
Samantha Reeder - 2022
Trinity O'Neal - 2021
Hunter Adams - 2020
Hui Zeng - 2019
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
Description
WEF WILLIAM D. HATFIELD AWARD recognizes operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism.
Award Recipients
Scott Koerber - 2025
Greg Seay - 2024
Jody Zabolio - 2023
LaTia Jutan - 2022
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
WEF Arthur Sidney Bedell Award
Description
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.
Award Recipients
Jeffrey Caffey - 2025
Heather Cooke - 2024
Jeffrey Haby - 2023
Rick Hidalgo - 2022
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 - 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
Description
WEF GEORGE W. BURKE, JR. AWARD recognizes municipal and industrial wastewater facilities for active and effective safety programs.
Award Recipients
Ten Mile Creek Regional Wastewater System, TRA - 2025
North Texas Municipal Water District - 2024
GCA 40-Acre Facility - 2023
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2022
Northwest Water Reclamation Plant (NWWRP) - 2021
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
Rick 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 WWTP #3 - 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 WWTP #3 - 1990
TRA Central Plant - 1989
Garland Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1988
Ken Miller Water For People Founder's Award
Description
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.
Please email varnonck@cdmsmith.com if you are interested in submitting a nomination.
Award Recipients
James Dwyer - 2024
Marcela Tuñón - 2022
Lissa Gregg - 2020
WEAT 5S Award
Description
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 society – 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.
Email admin@weat.org for information on the nomination process.
Award Recipients
Darby Adams - 2024
Brian Beach - 2024
Randy Bush - 2024
Sergio Castro - 2024
Kim Chanslor - 2024
Eric Dubrule - 2024
Ron Emmons - 2024
Ana Garcia - 2024
Alissa Lockett - 2024
Marisa Martinez Palmer - 2024
Sean Mason - 2024
Tanya Miro - 2024
Fernando Olivas - 2024
David Ornelas - 2024
Chris Pasch - 2024
Caitlin Ruff - 2024
Archana Sharma - 2024
Chandler Shields - 2024
Laura Wilson - 2023
Pamela Jordan - 2023
Christie Benintendi - 2023
Tim Allen - 2023
Kenny Wilson - 2023
Migdalia Jackson - 2023
Alondra Hernandez - 2023
Angel Leon - 2023
Ignacio Hinojosa - 2023
Elizabeth Fazio Hale - 2023
Jennie Almerico - 2023
Chris Meeks - 2023
Swapnil Dusane - 2023
Phillip Goodwin - 2022
James Bennett - 2022
Ayman Benyamin - 2022
Trinity O'Neal - 2022
Agmed Weber - 2022
Taylor Huynh - 2022
David Garza - 2022
Carlos Gonzalez - 2022
Jeff Masek - 2022
Larry Patterson - 2021
Rami Issa - 2021
Connie 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 (Katie) Zheng - 2020
Dylan Christenson - 2020
Jeffrey Caffey - 2020
Kyle Kubista - 2020
Clarence Wittwer - 2020
Allison Hage - 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
Justin Diviney - 2018
Nyla Hubbard - 2018
Puneet Gupta - 2018
Heather Wootton - 2018
Gary Sober - 2018
Heather Cooke - 2017
Rick 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
Leigh Thomas - 2014
Meera Victor - 2014
Rebecca Musk - 2013
Mark Evers - 2013
Dana White - 2013
Jeffrey Sober - 2012
Jason Crawley - 2012
Scott Baggett - 2012
Oren West - 2011
Jody Zabolio - 2010
Sharon Miller - 2010
Karen Bick - 1972
Jill Bolin - 1972
Gary Burton - 1972
Ronald Carlson - 1972
James Clarno - 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
WEAT Bill Tatum Operations Excellence Award
Description
Award Recipients
Jeremy Thompson - 2024
Steven McHenry - 2024
WEAT Clean Shores Challenge
Description
Award Recipients
San Antonio Section - 2024
Central Texas Section - 2024
Central Texas Section - 2023
North Texas Section - 2023
Southeast Section - 2023
San Antonio Section - 2023
North Texas Section - 2022
Central Texas Section - 2022
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
WEAT Clean Water Achievement Award
Description
Award Recipients
Diane Maloy - 2024
WEAT Dennis Laskowski Recruitment Award
Description
Recognizes a member of WEAT for their outstanding recruitment efforts in the past year.
Email admin@weat.org for information on the nomination process.
Award Recipients
El Paso Water - 2025
Fort Worth Water - 2024
Shannon Dunne - 2023
Laura Wilson - 2023
Tim Allen - 2023
Kenny Wilson - 2023
Shane Zondor - 2023
James Bennett - 2022
Ayman Benyamin - 2022
Agmed Weber - 2022
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
Scott Baggett - 2012
Jessica Vassar - 2011
Sharon Miller - 2011
Foster Crowell - 2011
WEAT Outstanding Public Official Award
Description
WEAT OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL AWARD recognizes a public official, including elected official or regulator, who actively promotes sound science in environmental policy and regulations.
Award Recipients
Sam Bacarisse - 2025
Jeff Walker - 2024
Brooke Paup - 2024
Ernest Williams - 2024
Stan Kitzman - 2023
Earl Lott - 2022
Rep. Tracy King - 2021
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
WEAT Outstanding Service Award
Description
Members who go above and beyond. This award is bestowed annually to WEAT's outgoing President.
Award Recipients
Dylan Christenson - 2025
Kristin O'Neill - 2024
Matthew Jalbert - 2023
Jeffrey Caffey - 2022
Rick Hidalgo - 2021
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
Clyde Burnett - 2001
Patty Cleveland - 2000
Ron Mayo - 1999
Martha Martin - 1998
Rhonda Harris - 1997
Joe King II - 1996
Stephen Jenkins - 1995
Gordon Koblitz - 1994
Alice Megna - 1993
Carol Batterton - 1992
Robert McMillon - 1991
Richard Smullen, Jr. - 1990
John Cook - 1989
Robert Derrington - 1988
Bert Bates, Jr. - 1987
Jim Taafe - 1986
Sharon D'Orsie - 1985
Marshall Haney - 1984
Glenn Longley - 1983
Robert Bustamante - 1982
P.D. Parks - 1981
Joe Teller - 1980
D.M. Cochran - 1979
W.W. Wright - 1978
Tom Koederitz - 1977
Joseph Malina - 1976
Albert Breaux - 1975
James Laughlin - 1974
Curtis Johnson - 1973
Ronald Sadow - 1972
David Chase - 1971
James Goff - 1970
S.O. Brady - 1969
Jack Huppert - 1968
M Garrett - 1967
Harry Henkel - 1966
S. Garza - 1965
Robert Nichols - 1964
W.N. Wells - 1963
John Wold - 1962
Cecil Williams - 1961
T.L. Satterwhite - 1960
Roger Moehlman - 1959
John Conlon - 1958
Glen Doty - 1957
Winfred Mahlie - 1956
K.E. Mills - 1955
A.C. Bryan - 1954
Albert Ullrich - 1953
C.H. Connell - 1952
J.H. Sorrels - 1948
L.C. Billings - 1947
E.M. Dixo - 1946
E.J.M. Berg - 1945
R.M. Dixon - 1944
W.S. Stanley - 1938
Winfred Mahlie - 1937
Edgar Whedbee - 1934
Winfred Mahlie - 1932
WEAT President's Service Award
Description
Award Recipients
Matthew Jalbert - 2022
Kristin O'Neill - 2022
Rick Hidalgo - 2022
Leigh Thomas - 2022
Jonathan Sandhu - 2022
Alissa Lockett - 2022
Chris Young - 2022
Paula Monaco - 2022
Ana Pena-Tijerina - 2022
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
Jeffrey Sober - 2021
Chris Young - 2021
David Milligan - 2021
Nyla Hubbard - 2021
Caitlin Sheehan - 2021
Julie Nahrgang - 2021
Claire Hesse - 2021
Alondra Hernandez - 2021
Alexi Hill - 2021
Kyle Kubista - 2021
WEAT Presidential Award
Description
Award Recipients
Jim Taafe - 2011
WEAT Stormwater / Watershed Management Award
Description
The WEAT Stormwater / Watershed Management Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of stormwater and watershed management within the State of Texas.
Award Recipients
Tina Petersen - 2025
WEF Lifetime Members
Description
Recognizing individuals who have been a member of WEF for 35 or more consecutive years, and are of the age 65 or older.
Award Recipients
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
WEF Quarter Century Operator Club
Description
...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.
Award Recipients
Jody Zabolio - 2022
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