2025
In recognition of contributions to water supply improvement by an individual working at a membrane filtration, desalination and/or water reuse facility. Awarded by AMTA/AWWA at the Membrane Technology Conference.
Jarrod Stevens
Upper Trinity Regional Water District
In recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for his leadership within the industry.
2024
Jeff Mlak, Harpool Regional Water Treatment Facility
2023
Ron Lutge, City of Oceanside
2022
Brian Ward, City of Fargo Water Treatment Plant
2021
John Carroll, San Diego Pure Water Demonstration Facility, California
2020
David Paulson, Irvine Ranch Water District, California
2019
Jason Gillespie, San Patricio Municipal Water District, Texas
2018
Justin Brickey, City of Abilene, Texas
2017
Richard “Todd” Ellison, Palm Beach County Water Utilities, Florida
2016
Robert Hildreth, Colorado River Municipal Water District, Texas
2015
Michael Vernon, Indian River County Utilities, Florida
2014
Fred Hemerick, City of Clearwater, Florida
2013
Judy Adams, Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Texas
2012
Michael Heaton, East Bay Municipal Utility District, California
2011
Jim Richardson, South Martin Regional Utility, Florida
2010
Wayne Wright, Irvine Ranch Water District, California
2009
Harley Slater, Yucaipa Valley Water District, California
2008
James Dickerson, Sweetwater Authority, California
2007
Brad Macek, City of Port St. Lucie, Florida
2006
Steve Messner, Collier County Utilities, Florida
2004
Philip Noe, The Island Water Association, Florida
2002
John Morton, City of Sarasota, Florida
2000
Randy Hines, Jupiter Water System, Florida
Randy Garay, Collier County, Public Works Division, Florida
1998
Byron Weightman, City of Fort Myers, Florida
1996
Robert Oreskovich, Dare County Water, North Carolina
1994
Lynn Bolin, City of Dunedin, Florida
1992
Bill Dunivin II, Orange County Water District, California
