The Awards Committee is pleased to announce the 2019 SWMOA Awards Winners.
Outstanding Membrane Plant Award – Small Plant
Mission Basin Groundwater Purification Facility
In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.
Outstanding Large Plant Operator Award
David Paulson (accepted by Carl Spangenberg), Chief Operator, Irvine Ranch Water District
In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry.
Outstanding Small Plant Operator Award
George Barnes, Water Treatment Plant Operator III, Amador Water Agency
In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry.
Presidential Award
Wayne Wright
In recognition of your dedication, commitment and service in SWMOA, support of its
Symposiums and Technology Transfer Workshops and for your mentorship of the
Executive Board and incoming Board Members.
Vendor Appreciation Award
Afton Pumps, Inc.
In Recognition of Continuous Support to the Growth and Development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association.
Distinguished Service Award
Christiana Daisy
In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association and for serving as the Vice President of the Board of Directors from 2017 to 2019 and a member of the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2019. Also, for your service as the chair of the Program Committee in 2012 and 2013, co-chair of the Membership and Awards Committees in 2013, chair of the Awards, Nomination/Election Committee and Program Committee in 2014, chair of the Tech Transfer Committee in 2015, and co-chair of the Awards Committee from 2016 to 2019.
Dave Commons
In recognition of his contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association and for serving as a member of the SWMOA Board of Directors from 2016 to 2019, AMTA Liaison from 2016 to 2017 and leading the SWMOA MOC-IV Program.
Wayne Wright
In recognition of his contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southwest Membrane Operator Association and for serving as a member of the Board of Directors from 2013 to 2019 and President of the Board of Directors from 2014 to 2016. Also, for his service as the chair of the Bylaws & Policies Committee and Executive Committee from 2014 to 2015, chair of the Nomination & Election Committee from 2016 to 2019 and chair of the Program/Technology Transfer Committee from 2017 to 2019.
Best Tasting Membrane Water
2019 Best Tasting Membrane Water in the Southwest Region – First Place
Sweetwater Authority “Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility”
2019 Best Tasting Membrane Water in the Southwest Region – First Runner Up
City of Irvine “Baker Water Treatment Plant”