Awards

ACWA’s awards program is our way of shining a spotlight on the outstanding agencies, member volunteers, lawmakers and water leaders whose exceptional service helps to advance our organizational mission.

ACWA is now accepting applications for the Huell Howser Best in Blue Award, Emissary Award and the Outreach Awards. Learn more below.

The association recognizes the people and programs that contributed to a stronger ACWA through the following programs:

For questions about ACWA’s Awards Program, please call (916) 441-4545 or email awards@acwa.com.

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2021 ACWA Scholarship Toolkit

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Coalition Letter: Advance Clean Fleets Workshop

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2020 Summary of Appellate Cases

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ACWA News Available for Jan. 15, 2021

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