The redesign includes technological and aesthetic enhancements which provide improved navigation, better organization of content that also incorporates SEO, and utilize current web technologies. 

 

The Section intends for the new design to better meet the needs of its members and visitors by making the site more functional, intuitive, and appealing for site visitors. In addition, the site has been updated to feature the new Section logo and branding elements.

 

 

At the New York Section American Water Works Association's (NYSAWWA) Annual Water Conference and 100th Anniversary in Rochester, New York the Section awarded a total of sixteen organizations and individuals. 

Awards included: 

• George Warren Fuller Award - Michael Marino, PE/Associate, CRA Infrastructure 
• John M. Diven Jr Award - Amanda Bauner, PE/Associate, Greeley and Hansen 
• John Lechner Award of Excellence - Jamie Howard, DN Tanks | DYK and Natgun 
• Special Recognition Awards presented to: Gary Sullivan, AWWA Senior Section Relationship Manager; Amanda Bauner, PE, NYSAWWA 100th Anniversary Chair and Greeley and Hansen; Joseph Baier, NYSAWWA Past Treasurer; Neil Bonesteel, NYSAWWA Past Assistant Treasurer
• 2014 Operator of the Year - Mike Terrore, Monroe County Water Authority  
• 2014 Young Water Professional of the Year - Kathryn Hoek, PE, Hazen and Sawyer 
• 2014 Project of the Year Small System - Packed Tower Aeration for Well No. 6, Port Washington Water District | Engineer: D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C. 
• 2014 Project of the Year Medium System - Thurber & Seneca Street Pump Station Improvements, Onondaga County Water Authority | Engineer: GHD 
• 2014 Project of the Year Medium System - VOC and Nitrate Removal at Plant No. 6, Hicksville Water District | Engineer: H2M architects + engineers 
• 2014 Project of the Year Large System - Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility, New York City Department of Environmental Protection | Engineer: ARCADIS 
• Section Safety Award - Onondaga County Water Authority 
• Recognition for Service to the Water Industry - Kris Hackenfort, Metropolitan Water Board 
• Operators Meritorious Award - Michael Boufis, Bethpage Water District 

The New York Section American Water Works Association announces its 2014-2015 Board of Governors. 

Board of Governors Executive Committee: Chair - Kevin Castro, GHD; Past Chair - Daniel Seaver, Latham Water District; Vice Chair - Richard W. Tobin, Plainview Water District; Treasurer - Dennis Kelleher, H2M; Assistant Treasurer - Jeffrey Zdrojewski, CDM Smith.

Board of Governors: Section Director - Connie Schreppel, Mohawk Valley Water Authority; Trustee A - Martin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority; Trustee B - Chris Wheland, City of Troy; Trustee C - Judith Hansen, Kingston Water Department; Turstee-At-Large A - Jamie Howard, DN Tanks; Trustee-At-Large B - James Roberts, New York City Department of Environment Protection; Trustee-At-Large C - Richard Ruge, New York American Water.