2025
Kerry Howe, P.E., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
In recognition of contributions by an individual in government, academia, research or related field to water supply improvement. Awarded by AMTA/AWWA at the Membrane Technology Conference.
Ben Movahed
WATEK Engineering
Mr. Ben Movahed is a distinguished expert in membrane technology, leading innovative water treatment solutions, including the PUREWater Westminster Project. With decades of experience, he has advanced the membrane industry through design, teaching, and mentoring. His dedication, leadership, and passion make him an ideal candidate for this award.
2021
Kerry Howe, P.E., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
2020
Jonathan Brant, P.E., Ph.D., University of Wyoming
2017
Christine Owen, Water Quality Services, Tampa Bay Water, Florida
2016
Jim Lozier, P.E., CH2M, Arizona
2015
Jorge Arroyo, Texas Water Development Board, Texas
2014
David Brown, Town of Jupiter, Florida
2013
Bob Yamada, San Diego County Water Authority, California
2012
Thomas “Tom” F. Seacord, P.E., Carollo Engineers, Inc., Idaho
2011
Steven J. Duranceau, Ph.D., P.E., University of Central Florida, Civil Environmental & Construction Engineering, Florida
2010
Professor Desmond Lawler, Ph. D., University of Texas at Austin
2009
Claude A. “Bud” Lewis, Mayor of City of Carlsbad and Chair of San Diego County Water Authority
2008
James “Red” Weddell, P.E., Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas
2006
James S. Taylor, Ph.D., P.E, University of Central Florida, Florida
2004
Kevin Price, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado
2002
Congresswomen Karen Thurman, 5th Congressional District, Florida
2000
Lou Beck, Department of Water Resources, California
1998
Paul Gagliardo, City of San Diego, California
Peter MacLaggan, Water Resource Consultant, California
1996
Senator Paul Simon, U.S. Senate, Illinois
1992
Bill Katz, In recognition of the design of the reversal technique (EDR), “Triple Membrane” technique, privatization of Santa Barbara SWRO, and as founding member of AWWA’s Desalting Committee
