AWWA SERVICE RECOGNITION
Quarter Century-25 year Club 
Gold Water Drop Award-Half-Century Club
75 Year Service Award 
  100 Year Club  
Life Members

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Purpose of Award - Link to AWWA

The Academic Achievement Award encourages academic excellence by recognizing contributions made by students and academicians in the field of public water supply.
Eligibility

All Masters theses and doctoral dissertations that are relevant to the water supply industry are eligible. Manuscripts must reflect the work of a single author and be submitted during the competition year in which the manuscript is submitted for degree.  The competition is open to students majoring in any subject, provided the work is directly related to the drinking water supply industry.

AMBASSADOR AWARD

AMERICAN WATER LANDMARKS
This award recognizes the preservation of an American, Canadian, or Mexican Water Landmark at least 50 years old which has had a direct and significant relationship with water supply, treatment, distribution, or technological development. The landmark should be of a permanent and nonexpendable nature, be recognized within its own community or region as a popular, valued, or historically significant property, and has been and will be maintained in a manner appropriate of landmark status. Contact the ISAWWA Awards Committee Chair for a description of the nomination procedure and documentation requirements.

BEST PAPER AWARD 
Renamed Thurston E. Larson Award

DIAMOND PIN CLUB MEMBERS

HEROISM AWARD 
This award constitutes official recognition of an act of heroism on the part of an employee or employees in the water utility industry wherein the rescuer must have placed himself/herself at great personal risk while aiding some other person or persons. The rescue can be either on or off the job but must have been performed within the past 12 months and have involved saving another person or persons lives with the risk of extreme injury or the loss of his/her life in the process. AWWA membership is not a requirement for eligibility. Contact the ISAWWA Awards Committee Chair for an entry form.

DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

DIVEN MEDAL (Medal of Outstanding Service)

EDUCATION AWARD
The AWWA Education Awards are presented to recognize students 19 years old or younger at the elementary, junior high, high school, or technical school level who have created a water related project of superior quality and to commemorate the exceptionally outstanding efforts of the late AWWA Past-President John H. Stacha to bring water education and water educational materials and information to the youth of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Any student is eligible for the award who completes a water project of high standard that is displayed at a national, provincial, state or local science fair. The project must be related to water, be done by a student or students without any external assistance, and conform to the rules and regulations set down by the science fair organizers. Nomination letters must be received by an AWWA member, AWWA section, or AWWA headquarters 45 days prior to the opening date of the science fair where it will be displayed. Contact the Illinois Section Awards Committee Chair for more details on nomination procedures.

GIMMICKS & GADGETS AWARD
An entry should be a novel and relatively simple mechanical device or procedure designed to provide a more efficient, safer, and/or simplified means of performing routine tasks or functions in the maintenance, operation, or construction of a water utility system. Entries are mailed directly to the Editor of OpFlow and typically consist of a photo or drawing and a written description. After passing a screening by AWWA, entries are approved for inclusion in the annual competition at the National Conference and for possible publication. The nomination deadline is April 1. First, second, and third prizes receive cash awards. Contact the Illinois Section AWWA Awards Chair for a complete list of the rules and an entry form.

GOODELL PRIZE (Publications Award)

HONORARY MEMBERS
AWWA rewards those who have contributed to the organization when their efforts demonstrate "service above and beyond the call of duty".  These members have distinguished themselves by their knowledge and accomplishments in the field of water supply, and who merit special recognition.  One means of recognition is the awarding of honorary membership - honorary members are those who AWWA wants to be sure to "keep on the hook" - members whose past and future efforts merit special recognition.  

LARS SCHOLARSHIP (Larson Aquatic Research Support)
 The Larson Aquatic Research Support scholarship provides support for doctoral and Masters students interested in careers in the fields of corrosion control, treatment and distribution of domestic and industrial water supplies, aquatic chemistry, and/or environmental chemistry.
Support - Masters - $5,000 one-time grant
Support - Doctoral - $7,000 one-time grant
Deadline: January 15 Annually
More information

OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO AWWA

RESEARCH AWARD

SILVER PRESIDENTIAL AWARD

PRESIDENTS OF AWWA FROM ILLINOIS

WATER UTILITY HALL OF FAME

WENDELL LADUE SAFETY AWARD

SAFETY AWARDS
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
This award is presented to water supply operators who are working in the capacity as a supervisor or superintendent in recognition of special performance.  

AWARD OF PROGRESS

AWWA SERVICE RECOGNITION
HALF-CENTURY CLUB
replaced by Gold Drop Award

75 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

LIFE MEMBERS 
Those members who have faithfully belonged to and supported AWWA for 30 years or more are granted life membership to AWWA for their continued membership and efforts for the organization. 

GEORGE WARREN FULLER AWARDS
The George Warren Fuller Award can be presented annually on recommendation of the Section, to a member of AWWA for his/her "distinguished service to the water supply field and in commemoration of sound engineering skills, brilliant diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership which characterize the life of George Warren Fuller."

ADVANCEMENT AWARD

PUMPER OF THE YEAR

ALLERTON HOUSE SCHOLARSHIP

CLIFFORD H. FORE AWARD
The Clifford H. Fore Award is a special recognition of waterworks personnel who maintain ongoing devotion to the industry, and is presented whenever a waterworks person is found to meet the criteria of the award.  This award is presented to those individuals who quietly and consistently commit their time and efforts to further the water supply profession in Illinois.  This award commemorates the spirit and devotion of Clifford H. Fore to the water supplies of Illinois.  Cliff was a dedicated water supply professional who was always available to lend a helping hand, construct a "make-do" tool or piece of equipment from old motors, sewing machines or other available material and who was always willing to take the time to become personnally involved in trouble-shooting and training efforts. 

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
ISAWWA strives to create working relationships with other organizations to promote our industry.  In 2000 the Board has elected to honor an individual who's support has proven invaluable on numerous occasions in his/her role.  

THURSTON E. LARSON AWARD (Best Paper Award)
This award is given to the speaker(s) who presented the best paper at the Annual Conference the previous year.  It is selected on the content, timeliness, delivery, handouts, visual aids and audience questions and response to each presentation. The award is named after the Dr. Thurston (Lars) Larson, Assistant Chief Emeritus of the Illinois State Water Survey, who was an active member of the Section for many years, who promoted water supply knowledge and education throughout his professional career, and who encouraged those who entered the water supply field to excel in performance and contribute professional expertise to the industry.

WATER MAIN TAPPING CONTEST WINNERS
Tapping Contest Rules - PDF file

ILLINOIS SECTION AWWA
/ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
QUARTER CENTURY SERVICE AWARD 
This award is presented to those who serve the water supply industry in any capacity for 25 years or more. This award was created to recognize that all facets of water supply operation - secretarial staff, budget personnel, electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, operators, laboratory staff, maintenance personnel, management and regulatory personnel each play an important role in providing dependable, adequate quantities or safe drinking water to water consumes each day of the year. 

100 YEAR CLUB  
This award is presented to those public water supplies which have served Illinois water consumers for 100 years.  Illinois State Water Survey records are used as a basis for determining award.  These supplies often began as private water companies in the 1800's and became municipally owned or investor owned as the community served grew in size and incorporated.