In early September, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced 15 distinguished members as the 2018 WEF Fellows recipients. This prestigious designation recognizes members’ achievements, stature, and contributions in the water profession. These members were honored at WEFTEC 2018.

“The impressive accomplishments of this year's WEF Fellows have made a profound impact in the water profession," said WEF Executive Director Eileen O'Neill. "We are honored to recognize their efforts to preserve and enhance the global water environment.”

The WEF Fellows Recognition Program underscores WEF’s role as a valuable water quality resource, which is due in large part to the expertise of its diverse membership. WEF Fellows are recognized in various areas of expertise including, but not limited to design, education, operations, regulation, research, utility management and leadership.

Watch a video of the 2018 WEF Fellows below

The WEF Fellows Program recognizes the professional achievement, stature and contributions of WEF members to the preservation and enhancement of the global water environment in the practice areas served by WEF. WEF Fellow applicants are considered by a selection committee. Selected WEF Fellows may use the professional designation, WEF Fellow, after their name.

Hear from the 2018 WEF Fellows.

2018 WEF Fellows

  • Joseph Bonaccorso, New Jersey Water Environment Association
  • David Clark, Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association
  • James Courchaine, New England Water Environment Association
  • Dr. Andrew Englande Jr., Louisiana Water Environment Association
  • Mary Evans, Water Environment Association of Texas
  • Michael Kyle, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association
  • Peter Laughton, Water Environment Association of Ontario
  • Dr. Helen Littleton, New Jersey Water Environment Association/Chesapeake Water Environment Association
  • Robert O’Dette, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association
  • R. Wayne Ramey, Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association
  • Reynold D. “Dale” Richwine, Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association
  • Cordell Samuels, Water Environment Association of Ontario
  • Charles Stevens, Missouri Water Environment Association/Iowa Water Environment Association
  • Dr. Peter Strom, New Jersey Water Environment Association
  • Dr. Michael Sweeney, Florida Water Environment Association

Applcations for the 2019 class open on Nov. 1, 2018.

Learn about the program

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