A.P. Black Research Award

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An exquisite sculpture that embodies the essence of accomplishment and serve as a testament to the recipient’s dedication and contributions. Each A.P. Black Research award is accompanied by a personalized inscribed nameplate to honor and preserve the recipient’s name and accomplishment.

As deserved, but not more than once each year.

Individual members of AWWA, excluding current members of the Water Science & Research Division Trustees, are eligible. Organizations are not eligible, nor are previous recipients of the award.

Each nomination should include the following:

• The nominee’s full name, title, mailing address and telephone number.
• The year the nominee became an AWWA member.
• A summary of the nominee’s professional experience.
• A summary of the nominee’s professional service, especially to AWWA.
• A summary of the nominee’s previous professional recognition (awards, honors, etc.).
• A statement (two pages maximum) describing the principal contributions of the nominee and the significance of those contributions to the water works industry.
• A complete resume, including a description of the nominee’s educational background and a listing of publications related to the nominee’s significant contributions.
• Signed statements from at least two seconders (preferably not from the nominator’s or the nominee’s organizations) testifying to the significance of the cited contributions.

Nominations for the award will be solicited by mailing a notice to sections, divisions, councils, and other individuals or groups within AWWA. Nominations may be submitted by AWWA members, sections, committees, divisions, or councils. Nominations will be considered valid for a period of three years. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Nomination submissions can be emailed to research@awwa.org or sent to American Water Works Association, Attn: Engineering and Technical Services Dept., 6666 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235.

Nominations must be received by October 1 to be assured of receiving full consideration.

The award committee shall be the Water Science & Research Division Trustees. Current members of the award committee are not eligible for the award.

The selection committee shall review the nominations at its fall meeting and shall select, from among those candidates who are qualified, the individual judged to be most deserving of the award. The committee shall then submit the name of the individual to the Board of Directors for approval at its winter meeting.

The award will be presented during the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition.