Our AWARDS
PAUL STROHACK OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Each year we give the chance for our members and their respective communities to nominate a water or wastewater operator who has provided outstanding service in their community. Votes are cast by our Board Of Directors and 1 winner from the south and 1 winner from the north is chosen.
Trophies and a prize accompany the recognition.
2024 - Operator Of The Year
From the South - Patrick David from Akwesasne
From the North - Greg Edwards from Apitipi Anicinapek Nation
WATER CUP TASTE TEST CHALLENGE
Each year our operators may bring a 4L container of treated water from their community. A selected panel of judges then takes all the containers handed in, and tastes them all for various factors.
1 winner from the south and 1 winner from the north is selected. Trophies and a prize accompany the recognition.
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2024 - Water Taste Test Winners
North
Serpent River First Nation
South
Sagamok Anishnawbek
GARY OJA MEMORIAL - Instructor of The Year Award
In memory of our dear friend Gary Oja.
New this year (2019) This award will be presented yearly based on nominations handed in by our membership, nominating an instructor that has impacted or made a difference in our operators lives.