Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA)

National Affiliate of AMTA

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Award Winners – 2019

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD

Town of Jupiter

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD

Coral Springs Improvement District

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

Ronald Claunch, City of Tarpon Springs

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

Vendor of the Year Award

American Water Chemicals

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

Educator of the Year Award

Duggan Jacobs, TSC Jacobs

“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

Tony Fogel, Town of Jupiter

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

Distinguished Service Awards

Mo Malki, American Water Chemicals

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

Paul Jacobs, TSC Jacobs

“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”

Jarrett Kinslow, Tetra Tech

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

Michael Bailey, Town of Cooper City

“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

Monica Pazahanick, Hazen and Sawyer

“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”

 

 

 Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Service 

 Jarrett Kinslow, Tetra Tech

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

Karla Berroteran, Village of Wellington

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

Special Plant Recognition Award

City of Ormond Beach

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

 Water Quality Person of the Year

Dr. Steven Duranceau, University of Central Florida

“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”

 

 Scholarship Award

Carlyn Higgins, University of Central Florida

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

Annual Drinking Water Contest Winner

Seminole Tribe of Florida Hollywood WTP

“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”

 

Award Winners – 2018

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD

Island Water Association

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD

Seminole Tribe of Florida Hollywood WTP

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

Operator of the Year Award

Joseph Stephens, Coral Spring Improvement District

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

Vendor of the Year Award

Odyssey Manufacturing Co.

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

Educator of the Year Award

Jason Bailey, Avista Technologies

“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

Rocco Cuozzo, Hydranautics

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

President’s Recognition Awards

Amanda Barnes, Town of Jupiter

“In recognition of your dedication and diligence in serving the Southeast Desalting Association”

 

 

Special Recognition Plant Award

Island Water Association

“In recognition of your contribution to the Southeast Desalting Association in hosting the Plant Tour for the 2012 Spring Symposium”

 

Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Service

Laura Gallindo

“In recognition of your dedication to the Southeast Desalting Association for efforts above and beyond in creating the SEDA Mobile Application”

 

Water Quality Person of the Year
 

Miguel Arroyo, City of Fort Lauderdale

“In recognition of your outstanding contribution to water supply improvement.  Your outstanding contribution to water supply improvement through individual effort in the support of membrane and desalination technologies and water use.”

 

Award Winners – 2017

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD

Collier County South Regional WTP

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD

Palm Coast Plant 3

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

  

Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

Kelly Frazier, City of Tarpon Springs

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

Vendor of the Year Award

Toray Membrane USA

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

Educator of the Year Award
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Kirk Lai, Hydronautics

“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

Cecil Baty

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

Distinguished Service Awards
 

Jerrett Kinslow, Tetra Tech

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

Lance Littrell, Kimley-Horn Assoc

“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”

  

Chris Kuzler, Tetra Tech

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

Renuka Mohammed-Bajnath

“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
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Ben Mohlenhoff

“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”

 

David Laliberte

“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”

  

 

 

Pat Allman

“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”

 

Michele Miller

“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”

  

 

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”

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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”

Award Winners – 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

Award Winners – 2014

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD
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James E. Anderson (JEA) Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant

“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD

City of Oldsmar Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant

“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”

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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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Michael Vernon, Indian River County Utilities

“In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry”

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
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Gil Turner, Hydranautics – Nitto Group Company

“With Great Recognition and Appreciation for Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service to Southeast Desalting Association and its Members”

Educator of the Decade Award Winner

Brian Matthews, City of Palm Coast

“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”

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Educator of the Year Award Winner
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Rafael Lemus, Classic Controls, Inc.

“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry.”

President’s Recognition Award Winner
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The Island Water Association, Inc.

 “In Recognition of the Utility’s Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association”

Distinguished Service Award Winners

David Laliberte

“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association Through Years of Service on the SEDA Board of Directors”

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Brian Matthews

“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“

Sean McFarland

“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association Through Years of Service on the SEDA Board of Directors“

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John Potts

“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“

Vendor of the Year Award Winner
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Afton Pumps

“In Recognition of the Company’s Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association”

AWWA/AMTA Joint Awards

2014 Membrane Facility Award Winner

We are proud to announce that SEDA’s 2013 Plant Award Winner, The City of Clearwater was also awarded the 2014 Membrane Facility Award at the AWWA/AMTA MC-14 Conference & Expo this year.

City of Clearwater

“In recognition of an outstanding water/wastewater facility which applies membrane technology with high efficiency and an environmentally beneficial approach, exhibiting their dedication to the education of their operators and the public as well as innovative operating procedures resulting in an exemplary membrane treatment plant.”

  • Completed construction and began operation in August 2003
  • Each of the two RO Skids produce 1 MGD of permeate water
  • Operates three WTPs that interconnect the distribution system.  All operations can be monitored from any of the three locations

2014 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award Winner

We are proud to announce that SEDA’s 2013 Plant Operator of the Year, Fred Hemerick was also awarded the 2014 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award at the AWWA/AMTA MC-14 Conference & Expo this year. Operator_HemerickFred

Fred Hemerick City of Clearwater, FL

In recognition of his innovations in training procedures for operators and trainees at a water/wastewater treatment facility applying membrane technology exhibiting his dedication to improving operations and maintenance through new practice methods, supervision, implementation, and modifications to the facility while providing continuous operation and meeting water demands. His dedication to customer service and utility cost savings are exemplary.

  • Chief Operator for City of Clearwater
  • Vastly improved operations and maintenance
  • Has spent many hours educating the public and other operators on water treatment

Award Winners – 2013

2013 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner

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“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”

2013 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

OperatoroftheYear_RichardChamnessRichard Chamness, City of Boca Raton
“In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry”

Lifetime Achievement Award

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“For Your Dedication and Outstanding Service in the Development and Continued Support of the Organization“

Educator of the Year Award

EducatoroftheYear_MoMalkiMo Malki, American Water Chemicals, Inc.
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry“

2013 President’s Recognition Award

PresidentialRecognitionAward_JasonBailyJason Bailey, Avista Technologies, Inc.
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association“

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“In Recognition of the Utility’s Contribution and Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association“

2012 Distinguished Service Award

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“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“

DistringuishedService_GregTurmanGreg Turman
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“

Award Winners – 2012

2012 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner

Jupiter Water Systems (Anthony Walker accepting)
“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”

2012 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

Fred Greiner, City of Palm Coast
“In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry”

Lifetime Achievement Award

Steven J. Duranceau, Ph.D., P.E.
“For Your Dedication and Outstanding Service in the Development and Continued Support of the Organization“

Educator of the Year Award

Jarrett Kinslow, Tetra Tech
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry“

Instructor of the Decade Award

Harold G. Fravel, Jr., Ph.D., Dow Water & Process Solutions
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry over the Past Decade“

Vendor of the Year

American Water Chemicals, Inc. (El-Shafie Tarek accepting)
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“

2012 President’s Recognition Award

Bonita Springs Utilities
“In Recognition of the Utilities’ Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association”

Seminole Tribe of Florida Public Works Department
“In Recognition of the Tribe’s Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association“

2012 Distinguished Service Award

Lynn Stevens
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association”

Carlos Aguilera
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“

Award Winners – 2011

2011 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner

Jupiter Water Systems

2011 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

Richard Hawes, Lee County Utilites

2011 Distinguished Service Awards

Christopher Kuzler

Tony Fogel

Jamey Wallace

Educator of the Year

Coley Ali, Professional Water Technologies

Vendor of the Year

Jacobs Air Water Systems

Lifetime Membership

Bryon Weightman

Lynn Stevens

President’s Recognition Award

Pat Allman

Award Winners – 2010

2010 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner

Palm Bay South Regional Reverse Osmosis Plant

2010 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

James (Jim) Richardson – South Martin Regional Utilities

2010 Distinguished Service Awards

Gil Turner

Jill Hudkins

Educator of the Year

Lance Littrell – Reiss Engineering, Inc.

Vendors of the Year

AECOM

Victaulic

Lifetime Membership

Byron Weightman