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Award Winners – 2015

April 20, 2015

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD

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Palm Beach County Water Treatment Plant #9

“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD

Town of Smithfield, Virginia RO Plant

“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”

Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

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John Niederhiser, North County Regional WTP, Collier County

“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”

Vendor of the Year Award

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Hydranautics/Nitto Group Company

“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement of the Southeast Desalting Association”

Instructor of the Year Award

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Neil Gorman, Jacobs Air Water Systems

“In recognition of your unwavering and outstanding ability to educate and convey complex information and real-world experiences, for over a decade, to the benefit of the professionals working in the water and wastewater industry”

Lifetime Achievement Award

Brian Matthews, City of Palm Coast

“With great recognition and appreciation for years of loyal and dedicated service to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”

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Distinguished Service Awards

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Miguel Arroyo

“In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southeast Desalting Association while serving on the Board of Directors”

Mo Malki

“In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southeast Desalting Association while serving on the SEDA Board of Directors”

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Lance Littrell

“In recognition of your role and leadership in planning and preparing for the 2015 Spring Symposium”

President’s Recognition Awards

American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA)

“In recognition of your support of the Southeast Desalting Association in providing opportunities for many successful joint events over the years”

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City of Pompano Beach

“In recognition of your continuous support of the Southeast Desalting Association and for graciously hosting many SEDA events over the years”

City of Boca Raton

“In recognition of your continuous support of the Southeast Desalting Association and for graciously hosting many SEDA events over the years”

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Special Appreciation Award

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Amanda Barnes

“In recognition of your hard work and dedication as a Board Member of SEDA for over seven years, and for your commitment to SEDA by serving as President for the past two years“

Special Recognition Awards

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Lynne Gulizia

“In recognition of your dedication to membrane operator training and for acting as a liaison between SEDA, SCMA & SWMOA on the MOC Affiliate Agreement”

Tropical Farms Water Treatment Plant, Martin County Utilities

“In recognition of your contribution to the Southeast Desalting Association in hosting the Plant Tour for the 2015 Spring Symposium”

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John Potts

“In recognition of your exemplary and faithful dedication to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”

AMTA/AWWA Joint Awards

2015 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award Winner

We are proud to announce that SEDA’s 2014 Plant Operator of the Year, Michael Vernon was also awarded the 2015 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award at the AMTA/AWWA MC-15 Conference & Expo this year.

Michael Vernon, Indian River County Utilities

In recognition of his commitment to the membrane industry and his desire to constantly improve operations and efficiency of the membrane system for the utility. In addition, he is recognized for his leadership by example approach and his active role in troubleshooting problems at the water plants.

  • Chief Operator for Indian River County Utilities
  • Has been an Membrane Plant Operator for 11+ years
  • Utility has two NF Plants
  • SEDA 2014 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator of the Year