Each year, AMTA recognizes outstanding performance by individuals and companies furthering AMTA’s mission to advance the understanding and use of membrane technology to treat municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural and waste waters.
During the Annual Conference, AMTA recognizes outstanding performance by individuals and companies furthering AMTA’s mission to advance the understanding and use of membrane technology to treat municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural and waste waters. Below is a list of the AMTA awards, and current recipients and previous honorees are listed on each individual award page.
Hall of Fame Award
Given in recognition of pioneering and/or lifetime contribution by an individual to water supply or water reuse improvements. View Recipients
Water Quality Person of the Year Award
Given in recognition of contribution by an individual in government, academia, research or related field to water supply improvement. View Recipients
Robert O. Vernon Award
Given in recognition of contribution to water supply improvement by an individual working at a desalting or water reuse facility. View Recipients
Outstanding Member – Distinguished Service Award
Given in recognition of contribution to water supply improvement through individual effort in desalting or water reuse by an AMTA Member. View Recipients
Presidential Award
Given to acknowledge individuals that have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the American Membrane Technology Association. View Recipients
Membrane Facility Award
Given in recognition of engineering excellence in the design of a desalting facility. View Recipients
Annual Conference Awards
- Conference Paper Presentation Award: Given in recognition of outstanding preparation and presentation of a technical paper at an AMTA Annual Conference. View Recipients
- Conference Presentation Award: Given in recognition of outstanding preparation and presentation of a Workshop at an AMTA Annual Conference. View Recipients
- Conference Poster Award: Given in recognition of outstanding poster presentation on a technical paper at an AMTA Annual Conference.View Recipients
- Conference Student Poster Award: Given in recognition of outstanding student poster presentation on a technical paper at an AMTA Annual Conference.View Recipients
AMTA Fellowship Award
Given in cooperation with the National Water Research Institute (NWRI). View Recipients
Recognition and Service Award
Given in recognition of contributions to water desalination, membrane technology and water supply improvement. View Recipients

