Award Winners – 2024
OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE LARGE PLANT AWARD > 5 MGD
Town of Jupiter Utilities
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE SMALL PLANT AWARD < 5 MGD
Charles H Hindman Reverse Osmosis Water Plant - Mount Pleasant
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
Senior PLANT OPERATOR AWARD
Richard Johnson, City of Pompano Beach
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
Outstanding Plant Operator OF THE YEAR
Ashley Arnold, Town & Country Utilities
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
WATER QUALITY PERSON OF THE YEAR
Anna Patrick, City of Palm Coast
Educator of the year
Joshua Utter, American Water Chemicals
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Odyssey Manufacturing Co.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
William Crosby, Indian River County
PRESIDENT'S RECOGNITION
Fred Greiner, JEA
SCHOLARSHIP winner
Christopher Hagglund, UCF
Award Winners – 2023
OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE LARGE PLANT AWARD > 5 MGD
Palm Beach WTP #9
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE SMALL PLANT AWARD < 5 MGD
MSKP Town & Country
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE PLANT OPERATOR AWARD WINNER
Michael McHugh
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
water quality person of the year
James Dunmire
president's special recognition awardS
Juan Jimenez, Coral Springs Improvement District
“In recognition of your creativity in serving the Southeast Desalting Association"
special recognition award
City of Highlands Beach Plant Tour Facility
"In recognition of your contribution to the Southeast Desalting Association in hosting the Plant Tour for the 2023 Annual Symposium"
scholarship award
Allyson Felsburg
Award Winners – 2022
OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE LARGE PLANT AWARD > 5 MGD
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City of Lake Worth Beach
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE SMALL PLANT AWARD < 5 MGD
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Bonita Springs Utilities
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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OUTSTANDING MEMBRANE PLANT OPERATOR AWARD WINNER
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Brittany Maffei, Martin County Utilities
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
SENIOR OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Chris Kerby, Palm Beach County
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
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VENDOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Tetra Tech
“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement within the Southeast Desalting Association”
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PRESIDENT’S RECOGNITION AWARD
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Ryan Popko, JEA
“With great recognition of your dedication and diligence in serving the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS
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Jason Bailey, Avista Technologies
“In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southeast Desalting Association while serving on the Board of Directors”
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Laura Gallindo, DuPont
“In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southeast Desalting Association while serving on the Board of Directors”
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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Tulsi Shukla, University of Central Florida
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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER CONTEST WINNER
Town of Jupiter
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Award Winners – 2021
Outstanding Membrane Large Plant Award > 5 MGD
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Collier County North
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Small Plant Award < 5 MGD
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The Island Water Association
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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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”
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Vendor of the Year Award
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DuPont Water Solutions
“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement within the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Educator of the Year Award
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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”
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President’s Recognition Award
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Paul Biscardi, Hazen and Sawyer
“With great recognition of your dedication and diligence in serving the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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Service Recognition Awards
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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Special Plant Recognition Award
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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”
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Scholarship Award
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Paula Campesino, University of Central Florida
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Annual Drinking Water Contest Winner
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Mount Pleasant Waterworks
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Award Winners – 2020
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Outstanding Membrane Large Plant Award > 5 MGD
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City of Palm Coast WTP 2
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Small Plant Award < 5 MGD
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Babcock Ranch- Town and Country Utilities
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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Marcos Marrero-Tamayo— Palm Beach County Utilities
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
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Chief Operator of the Year
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Timothy James—Collier County
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Educator of the Year Award
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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”
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President’s Recognition Awards
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Tony Fogel—Town of Jupiter
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Scholarship Award
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Courtney Powell – University of Central Florida
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Award Winners – 2019
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD
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Town of Jupiter
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD
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Coral Springs Improvement District
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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Ronald Claunch, City of Tarpon Springs
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
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Vendor of the Year Award
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American Water Chemicals
“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement of the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Educator of the Year Award
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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”
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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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”
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Distinguished Service Awards
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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President’s Recognition Awards
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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”
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Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Service
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Jarrett Kinslow, Tetra Tech
“With great recognition and appreciation for years of loyal and dedicated service to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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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”
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Special Plant Recognition Award
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City of Ormond Beach
“With great recognition and appreciation for years of loyal and dedicated service to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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Water Quality Person of the Year
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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”
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Scholarship Award
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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”
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Annual Drinking Water Contest Winner
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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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Award Winners - 2018
Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD
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Island Water Association
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD
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Seminole Tribe of Florida Hollywood WTP
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Operator of the Year Award
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Joseph Stephens, Coral Spring Improvement District
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
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Vendor of the Year Award
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Odyssey Manufacturing Co.
“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement of the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Educator of the Year Award
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Jason Bailey, Avista Technologies
“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”
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Rocco Cuozzo, Hydranautics
“With great recognition and appreciation for years of loyal and dedicated service to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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President’s Recognition Awards
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Amanda Barnes, Town of Jupiter
“In recognition of your dedication and diligence in serving the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Special Recognition Plant Award
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Island Water Association
“In recognition of your contribution to the Southeast Desalting Association in hosting the Plant Tour for the 2012 Spring Symposium”
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Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Service
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Laura Gallindo
“In recognition of your dedication to the Southeast Desalting Association for efforts above and beyond in creating the SEDA Mobile Application”
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Water Quality Person of the Year
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Miguel Arroyo, City of Fort Lauderdale
“In recognition of your outstanding contribution to water supply improvement. Your outstanding contribution to water supply improvement through individual effort in the support of membrane and desalination technologies and water use.”
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Award Winners - 2017
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD
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Collier County South Regional WTP
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD
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Palm Coast Plant 3
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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Kelly Frazier, City of Tarpon Springs
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
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Vendor of the Year Award
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Toray Membrane USA
“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement of the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Educator of the Year Award
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Kirk Lai, Hydronautics
“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”
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Cecil Baty
“With great recognition and appreciation for years of loyal and dedicated service to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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Distinguished Service Awards
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Jerrett 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”
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Lance Littrell, Kimley-Horn Assoc
“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”
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Chris Kuzler, 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”
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Renuka Mohammed-Bajnath
“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”
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President’s Recognition Awards
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Ben Mohlenhoff
“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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David Laliberte
“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”
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Pat Allman
“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”
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Michele Miller
“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”
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Award Winners - 2016
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD
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Cape Coral North RO Plant Cape Coral, FL
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD
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Pinewoods Water Treatment Plant Lee County, FL
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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Richard “Todd” Ellison, Chief Operator Palm Beach County Water Utilities
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
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Vendor of the Year Award
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Avista Technologies, Inc.
“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement of the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Educator of the Year Award
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John Potts, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
“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”
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Jim Harn, Harn R/O Systems, Inc.
“With great recognition and appreciation for years of loyal and dedicated service to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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Distinguished Service Awards
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Jason Bailey
“In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southeast Desalting Association while serving on the Board of Directors”
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Charlie McAllister
“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”
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President’s Recognition Awards
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Jason Bailey, Avista Technologies, Inc.
“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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Rick Chamness, City of Boca Raton
“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”
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Tony Fogel, Town of Jupiter Utilities
“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”
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Award Winners - 2015
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD
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Palm Beach County Water Treatment Plant #9
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD
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Town of Smithfield, Virginia RO Plant
“In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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John Niederhiser, North County Regional WTP, Collier County
“In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the industry”
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Vendor of the Year Award
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Hydranautics/Nitto Group Company
“In recognition of the Company’s support and involvement of the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Instructor of the Year Award
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Neil Gorman, Jacobs Air Water Systems
“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”
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Brian Matthews, City of Palm Coast
“With great recognition and appreciation for years of loyal and dedicated service to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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Distinguished Service Awards
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Miguel Arroyo
“In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the Southeast Desalting Association while serving on the Board of Directors”
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Mo Malki
“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”
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Lance Littrell
“In recognition of your role and leadership in planning and preparing for the 2015 Spring Symposium”
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President’s Recognition Awards
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American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA)
“In recognition of your support of the Southeast Desalting Association in providing opportunities for many successful joint events over the years”
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City of Pompano Beach
“In recognition of your continuous support of the Southeast Desalting Association and for graciously hosting many SEDA events over the years”
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City of Boca Raton
“In recognition of your continuous support of the Southeast Desalting Association and for graciously hosting many SEDA events over the years”
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Special Appreciation Award
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Amanda Barnes
“In recognition of your hard work and dedication as a Board Member of SEDA for over seven years, and for your commitment to SEDA by serving as President for the past two years“
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Special Recognition Awards
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Lynne Gulizia
“In recognition of your dedication to membrane operator training and for acting as a liaison between SEDA, SCMA & SWMOA on the MOC Affiliate Agreement”
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Tropical Farms Water Treatment Plant, Martin County Utilities
“In recognition of your contribution to the Southeast Desalting Association in hosting the Plant Tour for the 2015 Spring Symposium”
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John Potts
“In recognition of your exemplary and faithful dedication to the Southeast Desalting Association and its members”
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AMTA/AWWA Joint Awards
2015 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award Winner
We are proud to announce that SEDA’s 2014 Plant Operator of the Year, Michael Vernon was also awarded the 2015 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award at the AMTA/AWWA MC-15 Conference & Expo this year.
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Michael Vernon, Indian River County Utilities
In recognition of his commitment to the membrane industry and his desire to constantly improve operations and efficiency of the membrane system for the utility. In addition, he is recognized for his leadership by example approach and his active role in troubleshooting problems at the water plants.
- Chief Operator for Indian River County Utilities
- Has been a Membrane Plant Operator for 11+ years
- The utility has two NF Plants
- SEDA 2014 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator of the Year
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Award Winners - 2014
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award > 5 MGD
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James E. Anderson (JEA) Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant
“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Award < 5 MGD
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City of Oldsmar Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant
“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”
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Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
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Michael Vernon, Indian River County Utilities
“In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry”
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Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
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Gil Turner, Hydranautics – Nitto Group Company
“With Great Recognition and Appreciation for Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service to Southeast Desalting Association and its Members”
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Educator of the Decade Award Winner
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Brian Matthews, City of Palm Coast
“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”
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Educator of the Year Award Winner
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Rafael Lemus, Classic Controls, Inc.
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry.”
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President’s Recognition Award Winner
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The Island Water Association, Inc.
“In Recognition of the Utility’s Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association”
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Distinguished Service Award Winners
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David Laliberte
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association Through Years of Service on the SEDA Board of Directors”
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Brian Matthews
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“
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Sean McFarland
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association Through Years of Service on the SEDA Board of Directors“
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John Potts
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“
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Vendor of the Year Award Winner
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Afton Pumps
“In Recognition of the Company’s Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association”
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AWWA/AMTA Joint Awards
2014 Membrane Facility Award Winner
We are proud to announce that SEDA’s 2013 Plant Award Winner, The City of Clearwater was also awarded the 2014 Membrane Facility Award at the AWWA/AMTA MC-14 Conference & Expo this year.
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City of Clearwater
“In recognition of an outstanding water/wastewater facility which applies membrane technology with high efficiency and an environmentally beneficial approach, exhibiting their dedication to the education of their operators and the public as well as innovative operating procedures resulting in an exemplary membrane treatment plant.”
- Completed construction and began operation in August 2003
- Each of the two RO Skids produces 1 MGD of permeate water
- Operates three WTPs that interconnect the distribution system. All operations can be monitored from any of the three locations
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2014 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award Winner
We are proud to announce that SEDA’s 2013 Plant Operator of the Year, Fred Hemerick was also awarded the 2014 Robert O. Vernon “Operator of the Year” Award at the AWWA/AMTA MC-14 Conference & Expo this year.
Fred Hemerick City of Clearwater, FL
In recognition of his innovations in training procedures for operators and trainees at a water/wastewater treatment facility applying membrane technology exhibiting his dedication to improving operations and maintenance through new practice methods, supervision, implementation, and modifications to the facility while providing continuous operation and meeting water demands. His dedication to customer service and utility cost savings are exemplary.
- Chief Operator for City of Clearwater
- Vastly improved operations and maintenance
- Has spent many hours educating the public and other operators on water treatment
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Award Winners - 2013
2013 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner
City of Boca Raton
“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”
2013 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
Richard Chamness, City of Boca Raton
“In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry”
Lifetime Achievement Award
Harold Fravel Jr., Ph.D.
“For Your Dedication and Outstanding Service in the Development and Continued Support of the Organization“
Educator of the Year Award
Mo Malki, American Water Chemicals, Inc.
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry“
2013 President’s Recognition Award
Jason Bailey, Avista Technologies, Inc.
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association“
Palm Beach County Water Utilities
“In Recognition of the Utility’s Contribution and Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association“
2012 Distinguished Service Award
Bill Lazenby
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“
Greg Turman
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“
Award Winners – 2012
2012 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner
Jupiter Water Systems (Anthony Walker accepting)
“In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance”
2012 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
Fred Greiner, City of Palm Coast
“In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry”
Lifetime Achievement Award
Steven J. Duranceau, Ph.D., P.E.
“For Your Dedication and Outstanding Service in the Development and Continued Support of the Organization“
Educator of the Year Award
Jarrett Kinslow, Tetra Tech
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry“
Instructor of the Decade Award
Harold G. Fravel, Jr., Ph.D., Dow Water & Process Solutions
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Ability to Convey Complex Information and Real-World Experiences to the Benefit of the Professionals Working in the Water and Wastewater Industry over the Past Decade“
Vendor of the Year
American Water Chemicals, Inc. (El-Shafie Tarek accepting)
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“
2012 President’s Recognition Award
Bonita Springs Utilities
“In Recognition of the Utilities’ Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association”
Seminole Tribe of Florida Public Works Department
“In Recognition of the Tribe’s Support and Involvement with the Southeast Desalting Association“
2012 Distinguished Service Award
Lynn Stevens
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association”
Carlos Aguilera
“In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the Southeast Desalting Association“
Award Winners – 2011
2011 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner
Jupiter Water Systems
2011 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
Richard Hawes, Lee County Utilities
2011 Distinguished Service Awards
Christopher Kuzler
Tony Fogel
Jamey Wallace
Educator of the Year
Coley Ali, Professional Water Technologies
Vendor of the Year
Jacobs Air Water Systems
Lifetime Membership
Bryon Weightman
Lynn Stevens
President’s Recognition Award
Pat Allman
Award Winners – 2010
Award Winners – 2009
2009 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner
 Palm Beach County Water Treatment Plant 3
2009 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
 Damon Hardy – Lee County Utilities
 Peter Rousell – City of Palm Coast
2009 Distinguished Service Awards
 Byron Weightman, Jill Manning-Hudkins, Chris Kuzler
Educators of the Year
 Troy Taylor – Aerex Industries, Inc., Harold Fravel, Jr. – Dow Water & Process Solutions
Vendor of the Year
 Aerex Industries, Inc.
 Tetra Tech
Lifetime Membership
 Paul Culler
In Recognition of the Original Seated Board
 David Brown, Paul Culler, Ben Mohlenhoff, OJ Morin, John Potts, Lynn Stevens, Gil Turner
Award Winners – 2008
Award Winners – 2007
2007 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Winner
City of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL
2007 Outstanding Membrane Plant Operator Award Winner
Dan Angove, City of Clearwater
2007 Distinguished Service Awards
Julia Nemeth Harn
Christopher Kuzler
Steve Messner
2007 Educator of the Year Award
Justin Sencer, Jacobs Air Water Systems
Award Winners – 2006
Award Winners – 2005
Outstanding Plant of the Year
City of Palm Coast
Outstanding Operator of the Year
James Hogan, City of Palm Coast
Award Winners – 2004
Outstanding Plant of the Year
Village of Tequesta
Outstanding Operator of the Year
Harold Seeley Jr., Indian River County
Award Winners – 2003
Outstanding Plant of the Year
Town of Jupiter
Most Improved Facility of the Year
Martin County Utilities
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Gil Turner
Jill Hudkins
Lance Littrell – Reiss Engineering, Inc.
AECOM
Victaulic
City of Palm Coast Water Treatment Plant No. 2, Palm Coast, Florida
Scott Carpenter, Bonita Springs Utilities
Paul Culler
Gerald LeBeau
Charlie McAllister
Bonita Springs Utilities Reverse Osmosis Plant
Charles R. Owle, City of Vero Beach
Richard Moulton
Tetra Tech
Aerex Industries, Inc.
Troy Taylor, Aerex Industries, Inc.
