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Award Winners – 2021

July 29, 2021

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Large Plant Award > 5 MGD

Collier County North

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

Outstanding Membrane Small Plant Award < 5 MGD

The Island Water Association

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

 

Charles “Mac” McAbee, City of Clearwater

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

 

Senior Operator of the Year

 

Michael Houtz, Town of Jupiter

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

Vendor of the Year Award

 

DuPont Water Solutions

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

Educator of the Year Award

Kirk Lai, Hydranautics

“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”

President’s Recognition Award

Paul Biscardi, Hazen and Sawyer

“With great recognition of your dedication and diligence in serving the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”

Service Recognition Awards

Amanda Barnes, Town of Jupiter

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

Jack Reed, Town of Smithfield

“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 Spaetzel, Veolia

“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”

 

Jim Andersen, JLA Geosciences

“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 Cape Coral

“In recognition and appreciation of your contribution to the Southeast Desalting Association in hosting the Plant Tour for the 2021 Spring Symposium”

 Scholarship Award

Paula Campesino, University of Central Florida

Annual Drinking Water Contest Winner

Mount Pleasant Waterworks

Award Winners – 2020

July 29, 2021

Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winners

Outstanding Membrane Large Plant Award > 5 MGD

City of Palm Coast WTP 2

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

Outstanding Membrane Small Plant Award < 5 MGD

Babcock Ranch- Town and Country Utilities

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

Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner

 

Marcos Marrero-Tamayo— Palm Beach County Utilities

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

Chief Operator of the Year

 

Timothy James—Collier County

Educator of the Year Award

Joshua Utter – American Water Chemicals

“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”

President’s Recognition Awards

Tony Fogel—Town of Jupiter

 

 Scholarship Award

Courtney Powell – University of Central Florida

Award Winners – 2019

August 28, 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”

 

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