The Georgia Section of AWWA (GAWWA) is the local branch of the parent organization, American Water Works Association. GAWWA is where Georgia’s water professionals:
- join and engage with the water industry’s largest network of peers
- are recognized with awards, scholarships, and leadership positions
- access industry standards, publications, events, and training
- find advocacy and representation in Washington, D.C.
GAWWA consists of about 1,000 members served by an executive committee made up of ten officers. GAWWA has 16 committees that offer deeper engagement for the most passionate water professionals.
2024 Award Recipients:
William J. Greene Jr. Award: Jason Burton (RK&K)
George Warren Fuller Award: Michael Hopkins (Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority)
Kenneth J. Miller Award: Eric Osborne (Henry County Water Authority)
John Lechner Award of Excellence: Dan Carter (Eco-Tech)
Operator of Meritorious Service Award: Jessie Cash (City of Roswell)
Champion of Diversity Award: Tony Carnell (Henry County Water Authority)
Silver Water Drop:
- Glendale Moorehead
- Stuart Jeffcoat
- Chris Stovall
- Christopher Quigley
- William Wingate
- Kathy Crews
- Gilbert Puffer
- Patrick Pherson
- William Livingston
- Russel Ray
- John Head
- Howell Bradford
AWWA Life Members:
- Thomas Horn
- Terry Hall
- Raymond Cordon
- Charles Welch
- Dwight Wicks
- Gard Burchfield
Gold Water Drop
- Kip Duchon