The Awards Committee is pleased to announce the 2018 SWMOA Awards Winners.
Outstanding Membrane Plant Award – Large Plant
San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility
In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.
Outstanding Plant Operator Award
Tyson Neely, Operations Manager, Orange County Water District
In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry.
Presidential Award
Wayne Wright
In recognition of Wayne’s dedication and commitment to SWMOA, and acknowledging the many hours he has spent on the development and implementation of the Workshops and Symposiums for SWMOA as the Chair of the Technology Transfer Committee.
Hazen and Sawyer
In Recognition of Continuous Support to the Growth and Development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association Membrane Operator Certification Program.
Vendor Appreciation Award
PWT
In Recognition of Continuous Support to the Growth and Development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association.
Distinguished Service Award
Troy Walker, Hazen and Sawyer
In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association and for serving as a member of SWMOA’s Board of Directors from 2015 until 2018 as well as serving as the President of the Board of Directors from 2016-2017. Troy also served as the Chair of the Operator Certification Committee since 2015 and the Chair of the Bylaws & Policy Committee from 2016 to 2017.
David Smith, Olivenhain Municipal Water District
In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association and for serving as a member of SWMOA’s Board of Directors from 2012 until 2018 as well as serving as the Treasurer from 2014 to 2018. David served as the Chair of the Legislative Committee from 2013 until 2018.
Best Tasting Membrane Water
2018 Best Tasting Membrane Water in the Southwest Region – First Place
Irvine Ranch Water District’s Baker Water Treatment Plant
2018 Best Tasting Membrane Water in the Southwest Region – First Runner Up
Irvine Ranch Water District’s Irvine Desalter-Potable Treatment Plant