Awards

Each year, NACWA recognizes the commitment, innovation and achievements of individuals and public agencies in the clean water community through our Award Programs. Continue to watch this page for updates on application deadlines.

The Excellence in Management Recognition Program was launched in 2003 to acknowledge the significant achievements of NACWA member agencies in the utility management arena. Awards recipients will be recognized at NACWA's Summer Conference.

In 2012, NACWA’s EIM Program was enhanced with the addition of Resource Efficiency & Protection Activities to the Ten Attributes of an Effectively Managed Utility and the incorporation of Platinum, Gold, and Silver recognition for both large and small utilities.

• The application deadline for the 2013 Excellence in Management (EIM) Recognition Program has passed. The EIM Awards will be presented in July 2013 at NACWA's Summer Conference & 43rd Annual Meeting.

• View past Honorees
• View photos of EIM Honorees

The Peak Performance Awards recognize NACWA member agency facilities for outstanding compliance of their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits. Award recipients are recognized at NACWA’s Summer Conference and Annual Meeting.

• The application deadline for the 2013 Peak Performance Awards has passed. The Peak Performance Awards will be presented in July 2013 at NACWA's Summer Conference & 43rd Annual Meeting.

• View Peak Performance 2011 Platinum5 Honorees

• Play presentation honoring 2011 Platinum Peak Performance Award winners

• Reward your staff with Peak Performance Award wear! (members only)

The National Environmental Achievement Award Program recognizes individuals and NACWA member agencies that have outstanding contributions to environmental protection and the clean water community. Awards are given annually; agency honorees are recognized at NACWA’s February Winter Conference and individual honorees are recognized at the May National Clean Water Policy Forum.

• The application deadline for the 2013 National Environmental Achievement Award Program has passed.  The NEAA Agency Awards were presented in February 2013 at NACWA's Winter Conference.  The NEAA Individual Awards were presented in April 2013 at NACWA's National Environmental Policy Forum.  The application period for the 2014 National Environmental Achievement Award Program will open in August 2013.

• Promote your Agency's National Environmental Achievement Award

• View photos of the 2013 Award Honorees
  

• View Past Honorees
  
  

Established in 2010, the NACWA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who, through their actions and commitment to the organization, have made a significant positive impact on either the evolution of the Association or its ability to effectively represent the interest of the clean water community on a particular issue. Individuals formerly representing, or affiliated with, a NACWA Member Agency or formerly affiliated with the Association as a senior staff executive are exclusively eligible for this honor.

• View NACWA Hall of Fame Honorees

• View photos of 2012 Hall of Fame Honorees

For additional information on NACWA’s Awards Programs, please contact Kelly Brocato, Director of Membership Development at 202/833-1449 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .