AL/MS AWWA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AWARDS COMMITTEE
2014 AWARDS APPLICATION
Purpose:
The awards committee is charged with the selection of one distribution system from Mississippi and one from Alabama whose outstanding performance during the preceding year deserves special recognition by the section.
Eligibility:
In order for your Utility to qualify for the System of the Year Award you must meet the following minimum requirements.
· Utility must be a member OR an employee of the utility must be a member in good standing with the AL/MS Section of AWWA.
· Utility must be in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Procedure:
The committee will receive applications until July 31, 2014. Following the application deadline the committee will evaluate each applicant through additional request for information and/or an evaluation of the utility through a site visit. The committee shall make their own selection, using their best judgment of the utilities based on additional information requested and/or the evaluation completed while visiting the utility. The awards shall be presented at the annual AL/MS AWWA Section Conference.
System Evaluation Criteria
Systems will be graded on the following criteria. Site visits may be required for obtaining portions of the criteria listed below. Please remit the following information in essay form or a brief description for consideration. Pictures may be attached as deemed necessary. Additional pages may be added to the application as needed.
· Facility Appearance
· Operational Recordkeeping / Regulatory Compliance
· Facility Maintenance Program
· Operator Training Program
· Safety Program / Safety Guidelines
· Cross Connection / Control Program
· Meter Testing Program
· List Milestones or Accomplishments in the past year
System Name: .
System Address: .
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Contact Person: .
Contact Information: Telephone: Email Address: .
Please indicate type of System:
Ground Water
Surface Water
Submitted by: ______
(Signature)
______
(Print name/title)
Utility: ______
(Please show name as you would like it to appear on award)
Please send your completed application and a copy of your regulatory permit on or before July 31,2014 to:
John Hall
Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board
P.O. Box 2268
Anniston, AL 36202-2268
Phone: 256-241-5036
E-mail:
DEADLINE TO ENTER IS JULY 31, 2014