Water Environment Association of Texas

George Burke Award Nomination

The Water Environment Federation established this award in 1982 in honor of George W. Burke, Jr. for his many years of service to both the water environment field and the Federation as staff manager of technical services. Mr. Burke was instrumental in developing the Federation's annual safety survey and assisting in the production of several safety training aids and promotional packets.

The purpose of the George W. Burke, Jr. Award is to encourage an active and effective safety program in municipal and industrial wastewater facilities.

Award Criteria includes:

The documented and illustrated safety program and safety record of the facility for the preceding calendar year are the primary criteria for the award.
A one-page biography of the selection must be provided.

Your First and Last Name

Your Email Address

Name of Nominee

What is the nominee's WEF/WEAT member number? Call the WEAT office if you do not know: 512.693.0060.

Provide a full description of various safety programs implemented at the facility.

Provide history of the plant, description of processes, treatment capacity, etc.

2 delivery options: Provide in paragraph form above or attach file below.

Provide history of the plant, description of processes, treatment capacity, etc.

Provide letter(s) of recommendation from city government, utility management, and/or plant staff.

Provide a one-page summary of how the nominee meets the criteria and why the nominee should receive the award.

2 delivery options: Provide in paragraph form above or attach file below.

Provide a one-page summary of how the nominee meets the criteria and why the nominee should receive the award.