CWEA is proud to announce that Sumit Mitra has won the California 2010 Stockholm Junior Water Prize. Sumit competed with over 24 other junior scientists throughout California. Sumit’s project is entitled, “The Effect of Photosensitization of Fullerene-based Nanoparticles on Reactive Oxygen Species Generation and Toxicity to Viruses in Various Aqueous Environments.” Sumit is a Senior at University High School in Irvine, CA. As part of CWEA’s commitment to the program, CWEA will award Sumit Mitra with a $250 cash prize, provide him a student membership in WEF/CWEA, publish his paper in an upcoming Wastewater Professional and fund his and his teacher’s airfare to attend the 2010 National Competition on June 17-20 in St. Louis Missouri. Good luck Sumit!
And the winners are…
The program provides annual scholarships for individuals attending a College, University, Community College or Technical Trade School and pursuing a course of study related to the Water Environment Field. Congratulations to the 2010 Kirt Brooks Memorial Scholarship Winners:
• Lauren Blomberg
• Joshua Cosgrove
• Cathleen McKinney
• Mina Mustafavi
• William Sharp
• Kyle Shimbaku
• Megan Yoo
Generous donors makes this program a success. Consider making a contribution today (or be fined by forgetting to wear your lapel pins or tie clips!). Several local sections presented checks at this year’s Annual Conference, which are shown in the photos below. Over $14,000 was raised. Thanks to all for supporting youth pursue water environment careers!
CWEA Finance Manager Brian Murrary was recently celebrated by the SARBS. He was given an award for his outstanding service, hard work, and dedication over the years. The award was given during the Southern Regional Committee meeting at the CWEA Annual Conference.
Berlinda McCadney, City of Riverside and SARBS President awards a SARBIE to Brian Murray, CWEA Finance Manager
- CWEA representatives from the City of Redding: (L-R) Marty Wayne, Josh Kelner and Dennis McBride with Gilbert Perez, Director of Operations at VVWRA.
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) has been nominated for “2009 Plant of the Year, Medium Size, 5 – 20 MGD Design Flow.” On February 18, 2010 CWEA representatives from the City of Redding conducted an inspection of the VVWRA plant in the City of Victorville.
On that same day, Logan Olds, General Manager at VVWRA was conducting his Wastewater Management class onsite. The CWEA representatives spoke to the class and answered questions from the students.
When the Wastewater Management class ended, the students were taken on a plant tour lead by Logan Olds.
Wastewater Management Class Tour
Award Winner: Huntsman Advanced Materials
By Paul Schmidtbauer and Tim Potter, P3S Awards Committee
Since 1971, the P3S Committee has been recognizing the achievements of high performing companies in the area of wastewater and stormwater excellence with annual awards. Separate awards are given for Southern California and Northern California and in the large and small facility categories.
Award nominations are submitted by local authorities such as the local POTW source control inspector. Nominees are evaluated by the P3S awards subcommittee including an on-site inspection. To nominate an outstanding company in your region, please email pschmidtbauer@socwa.com.
Also during the awards banquet Preeti Ghuman, an engineer with LACSD, was presented with her P3S silver manhole.
CWEA 2010 Annual Conference
Your CWEA 2010 Annual Conference experience won’t be complete without attending the Awards and Installation Banquet on Friday, April 23, 6 to 11 p.m. in the Sheraton Grand Hotel’s Magnolia Ballroom.
This year’s banquet will be a contrast of dignified recognition and hilarious fun. For just $65, you’ll enjoy a hosted reception followed by an outstanding dinner; presentation of Water Environment Federation (WEF) awards; recognition of outgoing board members; installation of the incoming CWEA Board of Directors; and first-class entertainment by a special guest.
The Conference Committee is pleased to present comedian Tom Ryan, a long-time favorite of the comedy-club circuit. Tom has made two recent appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, and has also appeared on Showtime, A&E, Comedy Central and NBC. A full-time standup comedian for over 15 years, he has performed as the opening act in concert for B.B. King, Natalie Cole, Jeff Beck, Tim Allen, Steven Wright, Jerry Seinfeld, and Dennis Miller to name a few. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy comedian Tom Ryan in a small, private setting.
See the full conference brochure for more information and register online now for CWEA’s 2010 Annual Conference!
CWEA representatives from the City of Redding: (L-R) Marty Wayne, Josh Kelner and Dennis McBride with Gilbert Perez, Director of Operations at VVWRA.
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) has been nominated for “Plant of Year”, on February 18, 2010 CWEA representatives from the City of Redding conducted an inspection of the VVWRA plant in the City of Victorville.
From Maura Bonnarens
There is still time to nominate deserving CWEA members for the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers! You do not have to be a current 5S member to nominate someone. Check out the awards application at http://www.cwea.org/mlr_member_awards_forms.shtml. Make someone’s day and nominate them for this prestigious award!
Review of state award nominations has begun! We received just over 100 nominations this year for nearly 20 awards. The most competitive categories are Operator of the Year with 9 nominees and Plant of the Year with 17 nominees among its three size groupings.
The review chairs will make their award determinations in late February.
Congratulations to all of the nominees for excellence in the wastewater management industry!
