Career Zone: Leadership today requires new and empowering models, mindsets

Author Jennifer Persike, president/founder of Jennifer Persike & Company, is an innovative strategist and visionary leader with more than 30 years of experience with California water and energy utilities, statewide associations, non-profits and corporations.

AWWA Water Champion – Christina Montoya-Halter, El Paso Water

Christina Montoya-Halter, communications and marketing manager at El Paso Water (EPWater), leads a team responsible for internal and external communications, including media relations, social media, employee communications and crisis communications. She is a member of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Public Affairs Council.

AWWA, RCAP empower small water systems with decade-long EPA grant program

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) recently concluded a decade-long program that provided training to more than 10,400 professionals at small water systems across the nation. 

AWWA COMMENT PERIOD ON AWWA G400, Utility Management System

AWWA and RCAP renew partnership to strengthen water services for small and rural communities

AWWA selects Tnemec to receive 2024 Innovation Award for sustainable water-based coating system

AWWA recognizes rising stars in water sector with 5 Under 35 Award

Water community rushes to Calgary’s aid amid water crisis

In times of crises, water utilities stand together to support public safety and reliable service. This was the case recently when the City of Calgary’s water infrastructure suffered a critical blow. 

Report highlights water challenges: aging infrastructure, capital improvement financing

Aging water infrastructure and the ability to secure financing for capital improvements continue to be among the top challenges that North American water systems grapple with, according to the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) newly-released 2024 State of the Water Industry (SOTWI) report.

AWWA Water Champion – Sandy Smith, Cleveland, Georgia

Sandy Smith, national manager of sales, service, testing and business development for Burnett, Inc., was recognized at ACE24 for his “Outstanding Service to AWWA.” He has been an influential volunteer with AWWA and the Georgia Section, including as GAWWA Section Chair and member of the AWWA Board of Directors, the Water Utility Council, and current president of the Water Buffalos.