Awards

Each year, NACWA recognizes the commitment, innovation and achievements of individuals and public agencies in the clean water community through our Award Programs. Continue to watch this page for updates on application deadlines.

The Peak Performance Awards recognizes NACWA member agency facilities for excellence in permit compliance. Award recipients are recognized at NACWA’s Summer Conference and Annual Meeting.

• The 2016 Peak Performance Awards applications are now available: program information and application packet.   
• The deadline for applications will be COB Friday, 07 April.  
• Promote your Agency's Peak Performance Award 

• Peak Performance 2015 Platinum5 Honorees Photos

• Video honoring 2015 Platinum Peak Performance Award winners

• Reward your staff with Peak Performance Award wear! 
  
  

The National Environmental Achievement Award Program recognizes individuals and NACWA member agencies that have outstanding contributions to environmental protection and the clean water community. Awards are given annually; individuals and agency honorees are recognized at NACWA's February Winter Conference. Federal Public Service honorees are recognized in in the spring during Water Week.

• The application process for the 2017 National Environmental Achievement Awards has ended.  
• Honorees wiill be recognized at an evening awards ceremony and reception on Monday, February 6, 2017, during NACWA's Winter Conference, Next Generation Compliance ...Where Affordability & Innovation Intersect, held February 4-7, 2017 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel in Tampa, Florida..
• Sample Press Release for Agency and Individual Winners
  
• Photos of 2016 Honorees
• View Past Honorees

The Excellence in Management Recognition Program was launched in 2003 to acknowledge the significant achievements of NACWA member agencies in the utility management arena. Awards recipients will be recognized at NACWA's Summer Conference.

In 2012, NACWA’s EIM Program was enhanced with the addition of Resource Efficiency & Protection Activities to the Ten Attributes of an Effectively Managed Utility and the incorporation of Platinum, Gold, and Silver recognition.

• The application deadline for the 2016 Excellence in Management Recognition Program has passed. Please check back later for information on the 2017 program.

• Promote your Agency's Excellence in Management Recognition 
  

• View past Honorees

• View photos of 2015 EIM Honorees

Established in 2010, the NACWA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who, through their actions and commitment to the organization, have made a significant positive impact on either the evolution of the Association or its ability to effectively represent the interest of the clean water community on a particular issue. Individuals formerly representing, or affiliated with, a NACWA Member Agency or formerly affiliated with the Association as a senior staff executive are exclusively eligible for this honor. 

• View NACWA Hall of Fame Honorees

• View photos of 2015 Hall of Fame Honorees

 For additional information on NACWA’s Awards Programs, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 202/533-1820.