2022
Ashwin M. Desai
Rick Lesan
Peter MacLaggan
Presented to Ashwin M. Desai, Rick Lesan, and Peter MacLaggan in recognition of pioneering and/or lifetime contribution by an individual to water supply or water reuse improvements.
Ashwin M. Desai |
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In recognition of Ashwin’s contributions to the growth of large-scale reverse osmosis plants and innovations. Joining Hydranautics at its formation in 1974 he was awarded a part of the Yuma Desalter, followed by major awards from Sanibel Island Water Association and Saudi Arabia. In 1980, he proposed and managed the first PLC-based control system used in an RO plant, an innovation that improved hydraulic and electrical efficiency and is standard for RO plants today. In 1990, Ashwin founded Membrane Systems, which became one of the premier RO systems suppliers. |
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Rick Lesan |
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| IIn recognition of Rick’s creativity and innovation in the development and optimization of the spiral wound element, the first fiberglass pressure vessels, reverse osmosis membranes and manufacturing technology. In 1974, Rick lead the team that designed the first eight-inch diameter spiral wound element and other large diameter elements as the industry grew. Ricks work on these innovations and others over a 50-year career has been the foundation resulting in the rapid and continuing growth of the reverse osmosis and nanofiltration industries around the world.
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Peter MacLaggan |
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| In recognition of Peter’s leadership in the implementation and utilization of reverse osmosis technology for large scale projects. Peter started his career in 1978 at Fluid Systems as an engineer installing and servicing membrane systems worldwide. He went on to serve as the Executive Director of the WateReuse Association and as an officer of the San Diego County Water Authority. In 2016 Peter oversaw the installation and operation of the highly successful Carlsbad Desalination Plant. Peter’s contributions have facilitated the growth and expansion of membrane technology as a reliable and sustainable solution to water supply challenges. | ||
2020/2021
Lynn E. Applegate, PhD, DuPont Company
Donald Hoyt Doud, DuPont, Permasep Division
Theodore J. Larson, General Atomic Company
Craig Netwig, King Lee Technologies
2019
Patricia Burke, Global Desalination Advocate
Kenkere Channabasappa, Membrane Division Chief for the Office of Saline Water
Clarence William “Bill” Saltonstall, Envirogenics
2018
Jim Birkett, ADL & West Neck Strategies Nobleboro, MA
Randy Truby, General Atomic Company, Aqua Media, FEDCO, Hydranautics/Nitto & Toray, and RL Truby Associates, Escondido, CA
Clinton V. Kopp, Northstar Research, Travenol Labs, Memtec Ltd. & Osmonics, Minnetonka, MN
2017
Bill Andrews, Polymetrics / DesalCo / Dweer, Bermuda
Charlie Hull, Separation Engineering, California
Srinivasa Sourirajan, UCLA Los Angeles, Ottawa, Canada
Mike Stefanic, Aqua Media, Fluid Systems / Toray Membranes, Inc., California
2016
Paul L. Culler, Basic Technologies, Florida
Jaren F. Leet, Aqua Media, California
Dean Spatz, Osmonics, Inc., Wyoming
2015
Dave Grunau, Polymetrics/Aqua Design, California
Bill Katz, Massachusetts
Melvin Lew, The US Office of Saline Water, Virginia
Frank Leitz, The Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado
2014
Gene Erickson, Northstar Research / FilmTec, Minnesota
Roy Larson, Northstar Research / FilmTec, Alabama
Bob Petersen, Northstar Research / FilmTec, Minnesota
2013
Ben Mohlenhoff, Aerex Industries, Inc., Florida
Hany Said, Pacific Aqua, California
2012
Stuart A. McClellan, S.A.McClellan, Inc., Florida
2010
John W. Arnold, Ph.D, Desalcott, North Carolina
Professor James S. Taylor, Ph.D., P.E., University of Central Florida,Civil and Environmental Engineering Institute, Florida
2009
David Furukawa, P.E., Separation Consultants, Inc., California
Professor Julius “Bud” Glater, Ph.D, University of California, Los Angeles, Engineering Dept., California
2008
Donald T. Bray, Nimbus Water Systems, California
Professor Sidney Loeb, Ph.D., Israel
Seymour S. Kremen, Ph.D., J.D., Presented posthumously
2007
C. Peter Darby, California
John E. Cadotte, The Dow Chemical Co./FilmTec Corp., Florida
John E. Potts, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., Florida
2006
Richard G. Sudak, Separation Proccesses, Inc., California
Robert L. Riley, Separation Systems Technology, Inc., California
2004
Ian C. Watson, RosTeK Associates, Inc., Florida
2002
Irving Moch, Jr., I. Moch & Associates, Inc., Delaware
2000
Ed Geishecker, Ionics, Inc., Massachusetts
Lou Beck, Department of Water Resources, California
1998
Neil Cline, Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, California
Robert Carnahan, University of South Florida, Florida
1996
Floyd Meller, Meller Associates, Massachusetts
Gordon F. Leitner, Leitner & Associates, Wisconsin
Richard A. Smith, Water Desalination Report, Maryland
1995
Walter L. Barnes, Desalting Consultant, North Carolina
1994
Bea Jorgensen, 1985-93 NWSIA Executive Staff, Maryland
Jack Jorgensen, 1985-93 NWSIA Executive Director, Maryland
Langdon W. Owen, 1972 NWSIA Co-Founder, California
William E. Warne, 1972 NWSIA Co-Founder, California