Presented to Harold Fravel by Brent Alspach Given at the discretion of the President of AMTA to acknowledge the individual who has made significant contributions to furthering the mission of 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.
Hall of Fame Awards
Presented to Patricia Burke, Kenkere Channabasappa, and Clarence William “Bill” Saltonstall Given in recognition of pioneering and/or lifetime contribution by an individual to water supply or water reuse improvements.
Outstanding Member Award
Presented to Yuliana Porras Mendoza, accepted by Scott Irvine Given in recognition of contribution to water supply improvement through individual effort in desalting or water reuse by an AMTA Member.
Presidential Award
Presented to Julie Nemeth-Harn and Greg Metternich Given to acknowledge individuals that have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the American Membrane Technology Association.
AMTA Fellowship Award
Presented to Michael Geitner, Allyson McGaughey, Alma Beciragic, Xiaobo Dong, Mengyuan Wang, Cassandra Porter, Mackenzie Anderson, Amar Bhardwaj (not present) and Carlo Alberto Amadei (not present) …
Recognition and Service Award
Presented to Buddy Boysen, Fred Wiesler, David Russell, John Potts by Brent Alspach Given in recognition of contributions to water …
Robert O. Vernon – Membrane Plant Operator Award
Presented to Jason Gillespie by Harold Fravel Given in recognition of contribution to water supply improvement by an individual working at a desalting or water reuse facility.
Membrane Facility Award
Presented to The Town of Jupiter Utilities Water Treatment Plant by Harold Fravel, accepted by Rebecca Wilder Given in recognition of an outstanding water/wastewater facility that incorporates membrane technology, high efficiency, and an environmentally conscious approach.
Annual Conference Awards – Best Paper Award
Presented to James Vickers Given in recognition of outstanding preparation and presentation of a technical paper at an AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition.
Annual Conference Awards – Best Poster Award
Presented to Ruel Conn Given in recognition of outstanding poster presentation on a technical paper at an annual AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference …
Annual Conference Awards – Student Best Paper Award
Presented to Quantum Wei (Additional Awards presented to Carlyn Higgins – click photo to view all recipients) Given in recognition of outstanding preparation and presentation on a technical paper by a Student at an AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition.
Annual Conference Awards – Student Best Poster Award
Presented to Hannah Ray Given in recognition of outstanding poster presentation on a technical paper by a Student at an AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition. Hannah …
Annual Conference Awards – Best Membrane Treatment of Water Exhibit Award
Presented to LANXESS Sybron Chemicals, Inc. Given in recognition of a superior exhibit booth presenting a clear message on the importance of water treatment at an AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference and Exposition.
Lifetime-of-Service Award
Presented to Ian Watson by Harold Fravel Given in recognition pioneering and/or lifetime contribution by an individual to the field of membrane technology.
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.