Distinguished Public Service Award
Distinguished Public Service Award
Ted Henifin
Purpose of the Award:
The award for Distinguished Public Service, established in 1951 in honor of Harry E. Jordan who served as Secretary of the Association from 1936 to 1959, is presented in recognition of distinguished public service outside the line of duty by an AWWA member.
The Award
An exquisite sculpture that embodies the essence of accomplishment and serve as a testament to the recipient’s dedication and contributions. Each Distinguished Public Service award is accompanied by a personalized inscribed nameplate to honor and preserve the recipient’s name and accomplishment.
Frequency
As deserved
Eligibility
All members of AWWA who have made outstanding contributions in public service, in addition to achieving recognition as professionals in the industry. Public service is considered to be exceptional, long-term voluntary service in a leadership capacity in or with community-based activities such as church, fraternal, youth, or service-oriented organizations and/or exceptional volunteer service to federal, state, provincial, municipal, global or other governmental entities.
Entry Requirements
Submit full name and address and complete biographical information on each nominee in the entry form below.
Nomination Procedure
A nomination for the award may be submitted by any AWWA member or section to the American Water Works Association, Attn: Executive Dept., 6666 W. Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235. Nominees may remain under consideration for up to three years. Section will be notified if their nominee has not been selected within that time. A candidate may be re-nominated. If the candidate is not re-nominated, his/her name will be dropped from the list.
Nominating or Submission Deadline
Nominations must be received by November 1 to be assured of receiving full consideration.
Award Committee Membership
The committee shall consist of the last five (5) Past Presidents with the most recent Past President serving as chair. An Association staff member shall serve as advisor to the committee.
Method of Selecting Award Recipient
The committee shall report its nominee to the Board of Directors for approval at its winter meeting.
Presentation of the Award
The award will be presented at the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition or at another appropriate event.
Award Submissions
Submission Deadline: November 1
For questions reach out to awards@awwa.org.
Past Recipients
Congratulations to the past recipients of this prestigious award.
Arizona Section
Texas Section
Texas Section
Intermountain Section
California/Nevada Section
California/Nevada Section
Texas Section
Texas Section
Pacific Northwest Section
California/Nevada Section
Virginia Section
California/Nevada Section
California/Nevada Section
California/Nevada Section
Kentucky-Tennessee Section
Pacific Northwest Section
Montana Section
Pacific Northwest Section
California/Nevada Section
Pennsylvania Section
William H. Gates, Atlantic Canada Section
Karl F. Kohlhoff, Arizona Section
Pacific Northwest Section
Pacific Northwest Section
Kansas Section
Southwest Section
Florida Section
Florida Section
Pennsylvania Section
Pennsylvania Section
Florida Section
Pacific Northwest Section
Atlantic Canada Section
Florida Section
Texas Section
New England Section
Rocky Mountain Section
Florida Section
Texas Section
Ohio Section
Illinois Section
Chesapeake Section
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