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A Clear Commitment to America’s Waters
Twelve NACWAMember Agencies were honored on July 16 with rec-
ognition for excellence in management. The Association’s
Excellence in
Management Recognition Program
provides important acknowledgment
to Member Agencies that are implementing sustainable, successful pro-
grams that exemplify the attributes of an effectively managed utility.
To receive recognition, agencies implemented initiatives reflecting both
the
Ten Attributes of Effectively ManagedWater Sector Utilities
and key re-
source efficiency and protection activities. The program incorporates
Platinum, Gold,
and
Silver
levels recognition
NACWA celebrated the following agencies with 2012
Excellence in
Management Recognition at
an
Awards Ceremony&Reception
at the
Association’s 42nd Annual Meeting & Summer Conference in
Philadelphia, Pa.
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NACWA Celebrates Excellence in Utility Management
NACWA mourns the passing and celebrates the life of former NACWA Board
Member and valued colleague and friend, Steve Pearlman. Steve spent over
40 years contributing to the programs and priorities of the Metro Wastewater
Reclamation District in Denver, Colo. He was first elected to NACWA’s
Board of Directors in 2002, and was a respected leader within NACWA –
and across the country. Within NACWA, Steve was at home among the lead-
ers of America’s clean water utilities – advocating for responsible national
policies that advance clean water and protect the environment. Steve served
actively on NACWA’s Strategic Planning, Finance, and Membership commit-
tees while serving on the Board.
Concurrent with his Board Service, Steve served as Chair of NACWA’s
Regulatory Policy Committee from 2008 – 2012. Under his leadership, the
Committee developed and oversaw the Association’s strategy on the breadth
of regulatory issues affecting utilities across the country, like Denver Metro.
Additionally, he was an active member of the Association’s Legislative Policy,
Water Quality, Communication & Public Relations, and Pretreatment &
Pollution Prevention committees.
When it came time to appoint a NACWA representative to the Water for
People Board of Directors, Steve was the clear choice of the Association’s Board.
He served in this capacity from 2008 – 2010. Steve exemplified all of Water
for People’s Guiding Principles, but especially personified the first Principle:
“We believe in people. We respect the dignity of all people.” Steve’s leadership,
knowledge, critical thinking, quick wit, and compassion will clearly be missed.
NACWA Mourns the Passing,
Celebrates the Life, of Steve Pearlman
Platinum Honors
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Alexandria Renew Enterprises, VA
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City of Tacoma, WA
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Spartanburg Water System & Sanitary
Sewer District, SC
y
y
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
District, WI
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Western Virginia Water Authority, VA
Gold Honors
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Charleston Water System, SC
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City of Aurora Water Department, CO
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Columbus Water Works, GA
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Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services, MN
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Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District, MO
Silver Honors
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Bergen County Utilities Authority, NJ
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Fairfax County Wastewater Management
Program, VA
Western Virginia Water Authority, Va. was presented with a 2012 Platinum Excellence in Management Recognition
honor at a ceremony on July 16. Presenting the certificate are (Left to Right): Ken
Kirk, Executive Director for NACWA; Mike McEvoy, Executive Director of Wastewater Services for Western Virginia Water Authority; NACWA President, Suzanne Goss, Government Relations
Specialist for JEA (Electric, Water & Sewer), Fla.; and NACWA Awards Chair, Philip Friess, Department Head, Technical Services, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, Calif.