Awards
Awards listed in chronological order
Appreciation – Jon Meyer
December 2017
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator’s Association
In recognition of the many contributions and faithful service to the ideals and purposes of the F.W.& P.C.O.A.
Most Improved Class C Water Treatment Plant – Babcock Ranch Water Utilities
2017
American Water works Association/Florida Section
Recognized as the most improved water treatment plant through operations and maintenance excellence
First Place Safety Award Class C – Water Reclamation Facility
2018
Florida Water Environment Association
Facilities from all over the state of Florida compete for the opportunity to receive a plaque recognizing the excellent safety programs that are in place all over our state. Awards are given for exemplary safety programs in all categories (A, B, C and D) for domestic wastewater treatment plants. Each category will have a first, second and third place winner.
David B Lee Award – Nathaniel Mastroeni
2018
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator’s Association
The David B. Lee Award is given annually by the State Association to an Active Operator. The award is based on the Operator's plant operation and his activity within the Operators Association. Points are based on criteria listed on the application.
Plant Operations Excellence Award – Water Treatment Plant
2018
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Each year, the department presents awards to drinking water facilities around the state that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction and pollution prevention, recycling, or other special achievements. These awards are presented to recognize facilities that demonstrate a special commitment to excellence in management through dedicated professionalism. Facilities that demonstrate excellence are encouraged to complete and submit a self-nominating form to their local DEP district, local program, or Approved County Health Department (ACHD) office to be recognized.
Plant Operations Excellence Award – Wastewater Treatment Plant
2018
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Each year, the department presents awards to domestic wastewater facilities around the state that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction and pollution prevention, recycling, or other special achievements. These awards are presented to recognize facilities that demonstrate a special commitment to excellence in management through dedicated professionalism. Facilities that demonstrate excellence are encouraged to complete and submit a self-nominating form to their local DEP district, local program, or Approved County Health Department (ACHD) office to be recognized.
Earle B. Phelps Award - Advanced secondary wastewater treatment
2019
Florida Water Environment Association
The Florida Water Environment Association gives the Earle B. Phelps Award annually to recognize wastewater treatment facilities, which have maintained the highest removal of major pollution-causing constituents prior to discharging, treated effluent to receiving waters. Nominees will be evaluated against treatment facilities of the same relative size and treatment type.
David W, York award- Reuse System of the year
2019
Florida Water Environment Association
The FWEA Water Resources, Reuse and Resiliency (WR3) Committee honors utilities, customers and organizations for their commitment to, and their accomplishments in, developing, using and/or maintaining exemplary reuse programs. Also, the Committee recognizes a water resource professional for advancing the concept of OneWater in Florida.
Membrane Plant of the Year Award
2020
Southeast Desalting Association
In recognition of outstanding plant operations & maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance
Wastewater Collection System of the Year
2020
Florida Water Environment Association
This award recognizes utilities for significant accomplishments fostering excellence in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems. The award is intended to encourage utilities to provide adequate resources and excellent practices within their wastewater collection systems.
Golden Manhole Award- Jon Meyer
2020
Florida Water Environment Association
This award is presented to individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of Collection System operations through the operation, maintenance, design, construction, management, planning, education, training, or certification of collection systems operators for FWEA's inauguaral Golden Manhole Award.
Collection System Operator of the Year Manuel Herrera
2020
Florida Rural Water Association
Each year, the FRWA presents awards to collection system operators around the state that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction and pollution prevention, recycling, or other special achievements. These awards are presented to recognize individuals who demonstrate a special commitment to excellence in management through dedicated professionalism.
Certificate of Recognition
October 2021
The Partners of the Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program celebrate the progress and exceptional performance of Town and Country Utilities, Babcock Ranch, Florida.
Area of Performance: Waste Reuse
For innovative and forward-thinking practices that are providing sustainable, efficient, and value-added services to their community.