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’s applications for the Clair A. Hill Agency Award for Excellence and nominations for the Excellence in Water Leadership Award are now closed. The association recognizes the people and programs that contributed to a stronger ACWA through the following programs: Clair A. Hill Agency Award for Excellence John P. Fraser Emissary Award Excellence in Water Leadership Award – Building a World of Difference® Huell Howser Best in Blue Award: Achieving Communications Excellence Legislative Leadership Award Lifetime Achievement Award Outreach Awards For questions about ACWA’s Awards Program, please call (916) 441-4545 or email awards@acwa.com.