PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
NATHAN GARDNER-ANDREWS | GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER
202-833-3692 | NGARDNER-ANDREWS@NACWA.ORG

(Scottsdale, AZ) – The winners of the 2022 National Environmental Achievement Awards (NEAA) were honored last night at the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) Winter Conference, held at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Arizona. The NEAA Program recognizes individuals and NACWA member public clean water utilities that have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection, their communities, ratepayers, and the water sector. The Awards are presented to category winners for Distinguished Service, Environment, Local Public Service, Operations & Environmental Performance, Public Information & Education, Public Service, Research & Technology, Special Recognition, Utility Leadership, Watershed Collaboration, and Workforce Development.

NACWA is the only organization to offer national awards of this type to the municipal clean water sector.

Adam Krantz, Chief Executive Office of NACWA, issued the following statement:

“Despite the many challenges and setbacks that we faced as a nation and a global community over the last two years, these NACWA member public utilities have been able to deliver consistent and reliable clean water services. The herculean efforts by the staff and leadership of the over 300 utilities that comprise NACWA’s membership cannot be overstated, particularly their work as front line environmental first responders. America’s public clean water utilities held steadfast in their commitment to serve and inspire their communities throughout the course of the pandemic.

“To that end, it is my great honor to recognize this year’s National Environmental Achievement Award winners. Collectively, they represent the forward-thinking and civic-minded environmental stewardship that is the hallmark of today’s public water sector utilities. Congratulations!”

For a full listing of award winners, please click here.

NACWA thanks the many outstanding public member utilities that submitted applications for the NEAA Program, and who continue to provide essential services for the communities they serve.

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About NACWA

For more than 50 years, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has been the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory, legal, and communications advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. Our unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for all member utilities, and ensures they have the tools necessary to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all.  Our vision is to represent every utility as a NACWA member, helping to shape a strong and sustainable clean water future. For more information, visit us at www.nacwa.org.