Award Winners – 2016

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD

Cape Coral North RO Plant Cape Coral, FL

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD

Pinewoods Water Treatment Plant Lee County, FL

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

Richard “Todd” Ellison, Chief Operator Palm Beach County Water Utilities

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

Vendor of the Year Award

Avista Technologies, Inc.

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

Educator of the Year Award

John Potts, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.

“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

Jim Harn, Harn R/O Systems, Inc.

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

Distinguished Service Awards

Jason Bailey

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

Charlie McAllister

“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”

President’s Recognition Awards

Jason Bailey, Avista Technologies, Inc.

“In recognition of your support of the Southeast Desalting Association as Treasurer, as well as your dedicated efforts on the Tech Transfer Committee and MOC Committee”

Rick Chamness, City of Boca Raton

“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”

Tony Fogel, Town of Jupiter Utilities

“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”