WRA Awards

While our mission is urgent and forward-looking, stepping back to celebrate our members’ achievements is important too. Join us at the Annual Recognition Dinner to celebrate with us!

AWARD CATEGORIES

Samuel S. Baxter Memorial Award

Awarded to the candidate who best exemplifies the mission of WRA as evidenced by the contribution to sound water management that was the keystone of Philadelphia’s former Water Commissioner.

Business and Industry Award

Open to all who work and do business within the four-state Basin region, and who have demonstrated leadership in sound water management.

Government Award

Awarded to a governmental body or individual who has significantly contributed to sound water management.

WRA Achievement Award

For a member or member organization whose services have advanced the cause of sound water resources management.

Special Recognition Award

Awarded to an individual or organization providing special input or guidance to water management projects.

Dr. Ruth Patrick Excellence in Education Award

Awarded to an individual or organization who educates and informs people of key issues related to the water resources of the Delaware River Basin.

Lifetime Achievement Award

For an individual whose service through his/her lifetime and career has advanced the cause of sound water resources management.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Projects or individual contributions developed during the past five years.
  • Projects or concepts, the design, construction and/or implementation of which represent a substantial contribution to sound water resources management.
  • Projects or concepts, the design, construction and/or implementation of which promote:

    • Conservation
    • Health and safety
    • Reliable water supplies
    • Enhanced water quality
    • Advances in wastewater treatment or management
    • Economic gains in jobs created or efficiencies
    • Sustainability, and/or
    • Resilience
  • The project or concept should represent an advancement of knowledge or the application of sound principles of good water management.
  • An individual whose services have contributed to sound water management.

You may nominate yourself, your company, or another firm or individual.