PEOPLE/AWARDS

Several municipalities were recognized at the National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards, developed by the Water Environment Federation in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The awards are in two classifications: Phase I encompasses cities with more than 100,000 customers, and Phase II encompasses smaller storm sewer systems outside of heavily populated areas. Winners include:

Phase I

• Lexington-Fayette (Kentucky) Urban County Government, Division of Water Quality — Program Management and Overall Highest Score.
• Louisville (Kentucky) Metropolitan Sewer District — Innovation.

Phase II

• City of Alexandria, Virginia — Innovation and Overall Highest Score.
• City of Auburn, Alabama — Program Management.

In addition to the winners, other applicants were categorized into levels signifying their status among other municipal separate storm sewer systems (or MS4) communities across the country. Each MS4 received a certificate indicating either Silver or Gold level status in both program management and innovation.

Silver recognition in Innovation

Phase I

• Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
• City of Dayton, Department of Water, Ohio.
• City of Glendale, Water Services Department, Arizona.
• City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation and Environment, Watershed Protection Division.
• City of Pensacola, Florida.
• District Department of the Environment, Washington, D.C.
• Fairfax County (Virginia) Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Stormwater Planning Division.
• Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
• State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Oahu District.

Phase II

• Capitol Region Watershed District, Minnesota.
• City of Richmond (Virginia) Department of Public Utilities.
• East Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania.
• Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
• Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
• St. Tammany Parish Government, Louisiana.
• Town of North Hempstead, New York.
• Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Gold recognition in program management

Phase I

• Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
• City of Dayton, Department of Water, Ohio.
• City of Glendale, Water Services Department, Arizona.
• City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation and Environment, Watershed Protection Division.
• District Department of the Environment, Washington, D.C.
• Fairfax County (Virginia) Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Stormwater Planning Division.
• Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
• State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Oahu District.

Phase II

• Capitol Region Watershed District, Minnesota.
• City of Richmond (Virginia) Department of Public Utilities.
• East Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania.
• Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
• Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
• Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Silver recognition in Program Management

Phase I

• City of Pensacola, Florida.

Phase II

• St. Tammany Parish Government, Louisiana.
• Town of North Hempstead, New York.

The Town of Merrillville Stormwater Utility received a Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for HDPE recycled stormwater infrastructure pipe standards. The utility implemented a new standard for town-owned stormwater infrastructure projects by incorporating pipe that contains at least 40 percent recycled HDPE material and meets strict American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials standards.

At the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conference, Tom Brown, mayor of McPherson, received the 2018 E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local Government Award. The honor is bestowed upon an elected city official who has demonstrated outstanding service to their city, promoted positive intergovernmental relationships, and had an active commitment to the league. Brown was a strong advocate for the establishment of a citywide stormwater utility.

John P. Sullivan, chief engineer for the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, received two awards honoring his public service. The Henry L. Shattuck Award is given to Boston municipal workers who are “unsung heroes and role models.” Sullivan also was honored by the Charles River Watershed Association for his efforts to protect the Charles River.

The City of Akron, Ohio, received the 2018 Engineering Excellence Award and the 2018 Facility Image Award from the Ohio Water Environment Association. The engineering award was given for the city’s Water Reclamation Facility’s Step Feed Phase 1 project, which is the first stage in the city’s long-term plan. The facility image award was given in recognition of Akron’s Waterways Renewed! public outreach efforts.

CALENDAR

March 5-8

American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation Utility Management Conference, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. Visit www.awwa.org.

March 14-16

National Utility Contractors Association Annual Convention & Exhibit, Naples Grande Beach Resort, Naples, Florida. Visit www.nuca.com.

March 23-27

American Water Resources Association Spring Specialty Conference: Setting Conditions for the Success of Integrated Water Resources Management, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Omaha, Nebraska. Visit www.awra.org.

May 19-22

American Public Works Association North American Snow Conference, Salt Lake City. Visit www.apwa.net.

June 9-12

American Water Works Association ACE19 Annual Conference & Exposition, Denver. Visit www.awwa.org.

June 16-19

American Water Resources Association Summer Specialty Conference: Improving Water Infrastructure Through Resilient Adaptation, Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, Nevada. Visit www.awra.org.

July 7-10

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston. Visit www.asabe.org.

Sept. 8-11

American Public Works Association Public Works Expo (PWX), Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. Visit www.apwa.net.

Sept. 9-11

National Rural Water Association WaterPro Conference, Nashville, Tennessee. Visit www.nrwa.org.

Oct. 9-13

American Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, Miami. Visit www.asce.org.

Nov. 3-7

American Water Resources Association Annual Water Resources Conference, Sheraton Hotel, Salt Lake City. Visit www.awra.org.