Awards

ACWA’s awards program is our way of shining a spotlight on the outstanding agencies, member volunteers, lawmakers and water leaders whose exceptional service helps to advance our organizational mission.

The 2024 applications and nominations for the following awards are now open: Excellence in Innovation, Huell Howser Excellence in Communication and John P. Fraser Emissary. Apply using the links below. 

The association recognizes the people and programs that contributed to a stronger ACWA through the following programs:

For questions about ACWA’s Awards Program, please call (916) 441-4545 or email awards@acwa.com.

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