Membrane Treatment Best Paper Award
Membrane Treatment Best Paper Award
Florence Choo, Emma Sawade, and David Cook
“Summer odors to winter blooms: Treatment validation in the lower River Murray” and “Assessment of cyanobacteria and their taste and odorous metabolites in the lower River Murray: 2000–2022”
Both papers were awarded as a series on the on identification and treatment of Cyanobacteria in the River Murray Basin.
Purpose of the Award:
To recognize and honor annually the author(s) of an outstanding advanced treatment of water paper published in the AWWA Water Science from January through December of the previous year.
The Award
An exquisite sculpture that embodies the essence of accomplishment and serve as a testament to the recipient’s dedication and contributions. Each Membrane Treatment award is accompanied by a personalized inscribed nameplate to honor and preserve the recipient’s name and accomplishment.
Eligibility for the Award
At least one author must be a member of AWWA at the time of publication. The paper must be peer reviewed and make a notable and outstanding contribution to the water profession.
Frequency of the Award
Annually
Entry Requirements
All peer reviewed advanced treatment papers published in the AWWA Water Science during the established time frame with at least one author who is an AWWA member at the time of publication are eligible.
Nomination Procedure
Because all papers meeting the eligibility requirements are considered for the award, there is no entry form needed.
Nomination Deadline
November 1
Membrane Award Committee Membership
Chairs of the AWWA Membrane Processes & Research Committee, Water Desalting Committee, along with the Director of Engineering & Technical Services.
Method of Selecting Award Recipient
The Membrane Award Committee shall consist of the chairs of the Membrane Processes & Research Committee, Water Desalting Committee, along with the Director of Engineering & Technical Services. Committees and shall select a recipient from the list of potential candidates and submit the name of the selected paper to the Executive Director for the Board of Directors for approval at its winter meeting. Papers will be evaluated on the basis of the impact on water and public health benefits for both research and applications; timeliness of the contribution; and professional and editorial quality of the paper.
Presentation of the Award
The award will be presented at the awards session during the AWWA/AMTA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition.
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