IRWA Awards of Excellence
Each year in November/December the Iowa Rural Water Association solicits nominees for the IRWA Awards of Excellence Program. Judging is based on the years accomplishments and performance. Once selected, award recipients are then recognized at the Annual Awards and Sportsman Raffle Reception hosted in February during our Annual Conference at the Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Conference Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
The IRWA award categories are as follows:
Community of the Year
For dedication, commitment and professionalism exhibited in the provision of water and wastewater services to its citizens.
City Clerk of the Year
For your dedication and significant contributions to the profession of City Clerk.
Community Operator of the Year
For your dedication and significant contributions to the continued advancement of Iowa's Operator profession.
Regional System Manager of the Year
For your dedication and significant contributions to the continued betterment of Iowa's Rural Water Industry.
Regional System Operator of the Year
For your dedication and significant contributions to the continued advancement of Iowa's Operator profession.
Regional System Board Member of the Year
In recognition for your dedication and significant contributions to the continued betterment of Iowa's Rural Water Industry.
Associate (Vendor) of the Year
For your support of Iowa’s Rural Water Industry
Promoter of the Year
In recognition of your dedication and significant contributions to Iowa’s Rural Water Industry
Hall of Fame
In appreciation for your years of dedication and service to Iowa’s Rural Water Industry.
Best Tasting Water
in Iowa
Each year at the Annual Conference a panel of distinguished tastetesters judges water sample entries and selects the best one.