Below is a list of awards offered by NC One Water to individuals. Click on links below for more information on each award.
Spotlight your outstanding peers! 2025 award nominations are now open. Give your North Carolina water industry colleagues the recognition they deserve. Nominate individuals and organizations for their innovations, service to the community, and contributions to our water systems.
See the descriptions and requirements for each award category below.
Complete the nomination form (online submissions located under specific awards) with the appropriate sections indicated for the award category.
Use a separate form for each nomination.
Winners will be recognized at the NC One Water Annual Conference in November, in news releases, on our website and in other communications.
THE DEADLINE FOR OPEN NOMINATIONS IS July 22, 2025
Complete and submit your award nomination forms and nominee photos at admin@nconewater.org. OR, click the links below to complete your nomination online.
Open Nominations – Individual Award Categories
George Warren Fuller Award (AWWA)
Presented annually to an AWWA member for distinguished service, leadership and significant contributions toward the advancement of the water works practice within AWWA and/or the North Carolina section.
Recognizing individuals who are significant contributors to the advancement of the systems design, education, training, certification, construction, operations, maintenance, and management of water distribution systems or wastewater collection systems.
Safewater Maintenance Technician of the Year Excellence Award
Selected based on maintenance certifications and training, active membership in professional associations, years of service, recommendations, professional accomplishments, and sharing of skills and abilities with other professionals.
