(RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.) – The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) today recognized 40 utilities and 10 individuals with National Environmental Achievement Awards. The NEAA program recognizes individuals and NACWA member agencies that have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection and the clean water community in 11 different categories. 

"The work that public clean water agencies perform every day is vital to the existence of communities across the nation," NACWA CEO Adam Krantz said. "The National Environment Achievement Awards are a salute to their dedicated environmental stewardship and a well-deserved spotlight on their critical role.” 

NACWA also honored federal and state public servants for continuing awareness of the challenges faced by public clean water agencies. 
 

Federal Public Service Award  

• The Honorable Patty Murray (D-Wash.), U.S. Senate*
• The Honorable Henry T. Wingate, US District Court Judge, Southern District of Mississippi*  

State Public Service Award 

• David Bulova, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates* 
   

A complete list of this year’s award recipients is here. Additional information about the awards program is here. 

*awards will be presented at a later date

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For over 50 years, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has been the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory, legal, and communications advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. Our unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for the public clean water sector and helps advance policies to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all. Our vision is to advance sustainable and responsible policy initiatives that help to shape a strong and sustainable clean water future. For more information, visit us at www.nacwa.org.