At WEFTEC 2025, leadership and innovation in the water sector took center stage during the Utility Leaders Afternoon & Awards Ceremony. The program brought together executives and senior managers for dialogue on the most pressing issues facing utilities today and culminated in the recognition of the 2025 Utility of the Future Today honorees.
Through panels and peer-to-peer exchange, participants explored topics such as workforce transformation, climate resilience, equity in service delivery, organizational culture, and digital innovation. The discussions emphasized that strong leadership, collaboration, and a willingness to innovate are essential to shaping the utilities of tomorrow.
The event concluded with the Utility of the Future Today Awards Ceremony, celebrating utilities that exemplify sustainable transformation, resource recovery, watershed stewardship, and community engagement.
2025 Honorees:
Looking Ahead
The Utility Leaders Afternoon & Awards Ceremony underscored the essential role of leadership, collaboration, and innovation in advancing the profession. By combining thoughtful dialogue with recognition of exemplary utilities, WEFTEC 2025 highlighted how today’s leaders are shaping a sustainable, resilient, and community-focused future for the sector.
WEFTEC is just the beginning. Join the Water Environment Federation to stay connected, grow your impact, and help drive innovation in the water sector. Together, we’re building a stronger community and accelerating the shift to a circular water economy.
Your journey toward water quality excellence continues here!