American Membrane Technology Associations (AMTA)

AMTA Award Recipients

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. Join AMTA in applauding this year’s award recipients.


Christine Owen, Water Quality Person of the Year
WaterWorld Magazine Interview

Hall of Fame Awards

Given in recognition of pioneering and/or lifetime contribution by an individual to water supply or water reuse improvements.

Outstanding Member Award

Given in recognition of contribution to water supply improvement through individual effort in desalting or water reuse by an AMTA Member.

AMTA Fellowship Award

Given in cooperation with the National Water Research Institute (NWRI) and the Affordable Desalination Collaboration (ADC).

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.

Membrane Facility Award

In recognition of an outstanding water/wastewater facility that incorporates membrane technology, high efficiency, and an environmentally conscious approach.

Recognition and Service Award

Given in recognition of contributions to water desalination, membrane technology and water supply improvement.

Presidential Award

Given to acknowledge individuals that have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the American Membrane Technology Association.

Annual Conference Awards – Student Best Poster Award

Given in recognition of outstanding poster presentation on a technical paper by a Student at an AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition.  Mackenzie Anderso “Antifouling Properties of Ultrafiltration Membranes Modified With Perfluorophenylazide Molecules for Use in Membrane Biore”