Diversity & Inclusion Award
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Greg Wukasch
Clayton County Water Authority
Pictured: CEO of Clayton County Water Authority, H. Bernard Frank
Purpose of the Award:
Recognize an AWWA individual, group, or organization member that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in expanding opportunities for people to participate, contribute their talents, and strengthen the water profession.
AWWA recognizes that water organizations are stronger when they welcome collaboration, and create meaningful opportunities for members, employees, and volunteers to collectively contribute. By fostering collective contribution, professional growth, and engagement, water organizations strengthen teams, improve decision-making, drive innovation and advance best practices.
This award honors individuals, groups, or organizations that have made significant and measurable contributions to developing people, broadening participation and opportunity, strengthening teams, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. The award is presented based on demonstrated leadership, achievements and sustained impact.
The Award
An exquisite sculpture that embodies the essence of accomplishment and serve as a testament to the recipient’s dedication and contributions. Each Diversity and Inclusion award is accompanied by a personalized inscribed nameplate to honor and preserve the recipient’s name and accomplishment.
Frequency of the Award
One award annually or as deserved at the discretion of the AWWA Diversity and Inclusion Award Committee.
Eligibility for the Award
An AWWA individual, group, or organizational member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to fostering engagement, professional growth, and organizational excellence through most or all of the following:
- Encouraging the participation and contribution of individuals with a broad range of experiences, perspectives, and skills.
- Creating an environment where individuals are valued, respected, and encouraged to contribute their unique talents and perspectives toward shared goals.
- Supporting programs and initiatives that expand opportunities for professional growth and participation, such as mentoring, workforce engagement, internships, cooperative education, training, and other opportunities that strengthen the water community.
- Developing and implementing measurable strategies that broaden participation, strengthen engagement, and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrating sustained commitment to building strong, collaborative, and high-performing teams that benefit from a range of experiences, perspectives, and talents within the water community.
Entry Requirements
AWWA entry form along with full name, address, and biographical information (for individuals) of each nominee, and a detailed yet concise description of how the nominee meets the eligibility criteria. Self nominations are accepted.
Nomination Procedure
A nomination for the award may be submitted by any AWWA member (individual or organization) or Section to American Water Works Association, Attn: Executive Dept., 6666 W. Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 and will be transmitted to the Diversity Award Committee for consideration. Current nominees may be reconsidered for one year. Updates to the nomination for reconsideration may be requested by the committee.
Nomination Deadline
November 1
Award Committee Membership
The committee shall consist of the AWWA President, the Chair of the Diversity & Member Inclusion Committee, one Board member and two non-Board members of the Diversity & Member Inclusion Committee appointed by the Chair.
Method of Selecting Award Recipient
The Diversity and Inclusion Award Committee selects a candidate from the list of nominees for the award and submits the selected nominee to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for approval at its winter meeting.
Presentation of the Award
The award will be presented at the Opening General Session of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition.
Diversity & Inclusion Award Entry Form
Past Recipients
Congratulations to the past recipients of this prestigious award.
Individual Award Winner: Tony Carnell
Organizational Award Winner:
Individual Award Winner: Calvin Farr
Organizational Award Winner: Prince William County Service Authority (PWCSA)
Individual Award Winner: Nicole Brown
Organizational Award Winner: Toho Water Authority
Individual Award Winner: Stephen J. Welch, Contra Costa Water District
Organizational Award Winner: Black & Veatch
Individual Award Winner: Cathy Bernardino Bailey, Executive Director, Greater Cincinnati Water Works
Organizational Award Winner: Xylem, Inc.
Individual Award Winner: L’Oreal Stepney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Organizational Award Winner: AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Individual Award Winner: Don Jones, Cuyamaca College
Organizational Award Winner: Stantec
Organizational Award Winner: California Water Service, California-Nevada Section
Organizational Award Winner: Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
Organizational Award Winner: Minneapolis Water Treatment and Distribution Services Division, Minnesota Section
Organizational Award Winner: Dallas Water Utilities, Texas Section
Individual Award Winner: Ronald K. Tamada, Texas Section
Organizational Award Winner: Las Vegas Valley Water District, CA/NV Section
Organizational Award Winner: Central Arkansas Water, Southwest Section
Organizational Award Winner: The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
Organizational Award Winner: City of Seattle, Pacific Northwest Section
Organizational Award Winner: City of Fort Worth Water Department, Texas Section
Organizational Award Winner: South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Connecticut Section
Organizational Award Winner: City of San Diego Water Authority, California-Nevada Section
Individual Award Winner: Yasser M. AbouAish, Minnesota Section
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