Public Affairs Council
Public Relations & Education Committee
This committee works to provide resources for the Annual AWWA Water Week. "Water Week is a major annual educational campaign designed to provide public awareness and involvement in water issues, both locally and globally.” Contact Chair Lindsay Minck to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Prepare and mail out books to public libraries
- Assure that water week materials are posted on the Section's website
Water For People Committee
Water For People is an international, nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps people in developing countries improve quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education programs. Contact Chair Jeremy Williams to volunteer.
This committee executes the Annual Water For People Benefit Golf Tournament and the Silent Auction at the Section's Annual Conference.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Contact sponsors for the golf tournament
- Secure the facility for the tournament
- Acquire prizes for the tournament
- Make lunch arrangements for the tournament
- Sit at registration for the tournament
- Contact previous donors to acquire items for the auction
- Sit at the booth during the auction
- Take photos of the events
- Write articles for the Section newsletter
- Assure that WFP events are posted on the Section's website
Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee reviews scholarship applications and awards the Section's scholarships. In addition they plan and implement the scholarship award banquet and the scholarship golf tournament each year. Contact Chair Dani Zebelean to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Advertise scholarship availability
- Review scholarship applications
- Plan events
- Assure that scholarship applications, winners, and events are posted on the Section's website
2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS (CLOSED)
The Intermountain Section AWWA scholarship program supports students in the field of water quality, supply, and treatment in the Intermountain West.
The Section sponsors three scholarships:
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Undergraduate Scholarship ($2,000)
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Diversity Scholarship ($2,000)
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Eva Nieminski Graduate Scholarship ($2,500)
Every applicant will also receive a one-year AWWA student membership just for applying.
Applications are due April 15, 2025
2025 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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- Undergraduate Scholarship
- Marie Foster, Utah State University
- Diversity Scholarship
- Nikita Singhi, University of Utah
- Eva Nieminski Graduate Scholarship
- Junjie Tang, Utah State University
- Undergraduate Scholarship
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Social Media Committee
The Social Media Committee is a new committee and looks to promote Section membership and Section events using social media. Contact Chair Jordan King to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Publish news in a timely manner
Water Utility Council
Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Committee
This committee runs the Annual Legislative Update held at the Utah State Capitol. Contact Chair Troy Stout to volunteer.
Leadership Development Committee
This committee runs the Leadership Forum. The purpose of the Leadership Forum is to strengthen leadership skills to benefit others in their organization. Contact Chair Jeanette Perry to volunteer.
Technical & Education Council
Water Quality Committee
This committee runs the Water Taste Test at the Annual Conference and holds various training events throughout the year. The Chair position is open. Contact Council Chair Brandon Nielsen to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Enlisting speakers for training
- Running the taste test
- Designing flyers for the events
Engineering and Construction Committee
This committee provides opportunities throughout the year to tour construction sites and completed projects. Contact Chair Kasey Chesnut to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Scheduling tour opportunities
- Advertising the tours
Safety and Security Committee
AWWA believes a safe work environment is of paramount importance to protect individuals in the water profession who safeguard their community water supplies. Contact Chair Jeff Betton to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
Small Systems Committee
This committee focuses on small distribution systems. Contact Council Chair Brandon Nielsen to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Scheduling and providing six operator workshops throughout Utah
- Holding the CEU sale in December
- Teaching during workshops
- Moderating sessions during workshops
Treatment and Distribution Committee
This committee focuses on treatment and large systems and runs the Cram for the Exam courses. Contact Chair Josh Shrewsbury to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Scheduling the Cram for the Exam courses
- Help organize and run the Meter Madness Competition at Midyear Conference
- Plan and coordinate speakers for the trainings
- Teaching at an event
Member Services Council
Member Engagement Committee
This committee focuses on the membership of the Section. They will help increase awareness of membership benefits throughout the year. Contact Chair Mark Chandler to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
Awards Committee
This committee runs the awards program for the Section. Contact Chair Brad Perkins to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Advertising the awards
- Reviewing award applications
- Ordering awards
Publications Committee
This committee produces the quarterly Section newsletter, The Flow. Contact Chair Josie Taber to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
Young Professional & Student Committee
The Young Professionals committee caters to those 35 and younger or Young Professionals (YP) as well as the members of the section. The YP committee organizes site visits and plant tours throughout the year as well as the Fun Night Game Show competition at the annual conference. Contact Chair Brooklyn Hall to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Organizing and facilitating YP events.
- Help with PR and marketing the program.
- Design flyers and advertisements for the programs and events.
- Write or edit articles for the newsletter.
Conference Council
Midyear Conference Committee
This committee plans the operator-focused training in the spring. Contact Chair Alex Mitchell to volunteer
This committee's opportunities include:
- Plan and coordinate speakers
- Speak or participate as a keynote or on a panel
- Moderate sessions
- Photograph sessions
- Help at registration
Annual Conference Committee
This committee plans the Annual Conference in the fall. Contact Chair Trevor Datwyler to volunteer.
This committee's opportunities include:
- Plan and coordinate speakers
- Speak or participate as a speaker or presenter
- Moderate sessions
- Photograph sessions
- Help at registration
- Coordinate housing
- Coordinate vendors
- Help with the scholarship golf tournament
- PR and marketing
- Facilities coordination
Southern Utah Regional Team
This team will plan tours and gatherings in Southern Utah. Contact Chair Brooklyn Hall to volunteer.
Eastern Idaho Regional Team
This team will plan tours and gatherings in Southeastern Idaho. Contact Chair Skyler Allen to volunteer.
