Awards

2025 Award Winners

Nominating your fellow utility employees, treatment plant, or laboratory operations for a Rocky Mountain Section award is an excellent way to recognize peers in the industry. Award winners are recognized at the Section's Annual Business Meeting each August/September.

Past Award Winners

Fuller Award

 

NOW OPEN: 2026 SECTION AWARD NOMINATIONS

Deadline: Monday, June 1st, 11:59 PM MST

Alice Darilek Water Conservation Award

The Alice Darilek Award is to recognize an outstanding contributor to the water conservation field within the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association. It's named in honor of Alice Darilek, whose dedicated work in New Mexico helped water conservation efforts throughout the region. The award is given annually to recognize a water conservation professional for exceptional performance and commitment to water conservation in the region.

Nomination Form

Distribution System Operator Award

This award is to recognize an outstanding distribution system operator within the Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association. It's awarded annually to recognize a water distribution system operator for exceptional performance, dedication and teamwork.

Nomination Form

Outstanding Water Laboratory Award

This award is to recognize an outstanding water laboratory within the Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association. It is awarded annually to recognize a water laboratory for exceptional performance, dedication and teamwork.

Nomination Form

Outstanding Water Treatment Plant Award

This award is to recognize an outstanding treatment plant within the Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association. It's awarded annually to recognize a water treatment plant for exceptional performance, dedication and teamwork.

Nomination Form

Ralph M. Leidholdt Water Treatment Plant Operator Award

This award is to recognize an outstanding water treatment plant operator within the Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association. It's awarded annually to recognize a water treatment plant operator for exceptional performance, dedication and teamwork.

Nomination Form

Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Award

This award is to recognize an outstanding water treatment plant maintenance person within the Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association. It's awarded annually to recognize a maintenance person for exceptional performance, dedication and teamwork.

Nomination Form

 Wendell R. LaDue Utility Safety Award

This award, established in honor of Wendell R. LaDue, is a Section-level award presented to recognize distinguished water utility safety programs within the Section’s geographic range.

Nomination Form

 

 

ALSO OPEN: JOINT RMSAWWA/RMWEA AWARDS

Water Hero Award

The Water Hero Award is to acknowledge an individual (or a group of individuals) who performed duties above and beyond the usual call of duty during an emergency situation to continue to protect the public and environment. These duties elevate the status of the water industry. This award can be given out at any time and is not limited in number.

Nomination Form

Young Professional of the Year Award

This award recognizes a young professional for their efforts in promoting the water / wastewater industry, advocating the transfer of knowledge from more experienced professionals to young professionals, and supporting the missions of the RMSAWWA/RMWEA.

Nomination Form