| 2001 Awards |
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Those members who have faithfully belonged to and supported AWWA for 30 years or more are granted life time membership to AWWA for their continued membership and efforts for the organization. Those receiving Life Memberships are: MICHAEL (SKIP) J. PEDONE |
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IEPA/ISAWWA |
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100 YEAR CLUB This award is presented to those public water supplies which have served Illinois water consumers for 100 years. Illinois State Water Survey records are used as a basis for determining award. These supplies often began as private water companies in the 1800's and became municipally or investor owned as the community served grew in size and incorporation. CITY OF HARRISBURG VILLAGE OF OAK PARK VILLAGE OF WALNUT |
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER Membership is the foundation of this organization and with that in mind, the board voted in 1999 to award special recognition to the individual in our organization that had recruited the most new members during each calendar year. LARRY GOLDSMITH |
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E. LARSON AWARD This award is given to the speaker/speakers who presented the best paper at the Annual Conference the previous year. It is selected on the content, timeliness, delivery, handouts, visual aids, and audience questions and response to each presentation. The award is named after the Dr. Thurston (Lars) Larson, Assistant Chief Emeritus of the Illinois State Water Survey, who was an active member of the section for many years, who promoted water supply knowledge and education throughout his professional career and who encouraged those who entered the water supply field to excel in performance and contribute professional expertise to the industry. This years' Thurston E. Larson awardee is: LARRY THOMAS |
| AMERICAN WATER LANDMARK
AWARD Recognized American landmark at least 50 years old and be recognized within its own community as a popular, valued or historically significant property. Have a significant relationship with water's supply, treatment, distribution or technological development. Must have been well maintained and continue to be maintained. BROOK'S CATSUP BOTTLE WATER TOWER City of Collinsville, Illinois |
| OPERATOR'S MERITORIOUS
SERVICE AWARD Presented by the Illinois Section AWWA to an operator that has worked in the capacity of supervisor or superintendent and consistently exhibits outstanding performance. WILLIAM A. BROWN City Water, Light & Power, Springfield, IL |
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and consistantly commit their time and effort to further the water
supply industry. Named after Clifford Fore who contributed to the
industry for more than 25 years. ELLEN STORMENT |