The WEAT Outstanding Operator of the Year Award shall be presented to a wastewater treatment plant operator (municipal 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. Separate municipal and industrial plaques may be awarded simultaneously in any single year.
General Criteria:- The nominee shall be a member of WEAT. The WEAT Membership Number must be provided.
- The nominee shall maintain a current operator's license in the State of Texas.
- The nominee shall be involved in the day-to-day activities at a single plant for at least one year preceding the nomination.
- The nominee shall continually strive to improve professionally through training seminars and classes.
- The nominee actively participates in public education through such activities as plant tours, etc.
- The nomination shall include at least three letters of recommendation to include at least one letter from a co-worker.
- A one-page summary of how the nominee meets the criteria and why the nominee should receive the award is required.