Awards
REUSE AWARDS
Built “On the Cutting Edge of Technology”, the Project is Recognized Throughout the World as a Leader in Reuse. Awards That Have Been Won by Water Conserv II Include:
1989 – Water Conserv II won the Grand Conceptor Award from the American Consulting Engineers Council for outstanding engineering achievement, unique application of technology, and attention to environmental and social concerns.
1994 – Water Conserv II won the David W. York Water Reuse Award from the Florida Water Environment Association for the development and operation of an exemplary water reuse program.
2000 – Water Conserv II won the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region IV Municipal Water Use Efficiency Award for the most innovative and effective reclamation and reuse program in the over 15 mgd category.
2000 – Phil Cross received the FW&PCOA’s Joseph V. Towry Reclaimed Water Service Award of Excellence in recognition and with deep appreciation for dedicated and excellent service in the environmental protection of the State of Florida’s waters.
2001 – Water Conserv II won the Outstanding Project of the Year Award from the WateReuse Association.
2001– Water Conserv II won the David W. York Water Reuse Award from the Florida Water Environment Association for the development and operation of an exemplary water reuse program.
2001 – Water Conserv II won the Orange County Environmental Protection Department’s Environmental Excellence Award.
2007 – Water Conserv II won the David W. York Water Reuse Award from the Florida Water Environment Association for the development and operation of an exemplary water reuse program.
2007 – Water Conserv II won the Award of Merit from the WateReuse Association for continued dedication to the water reuse community by advancing the acceptance of water reuse through outstanding quality projects.
2008 – Water Conserv II was selected for inclusion in the Florida WateReuse Association’s Florida Water Reuse Trail. The Trail showcases exemplary water reuse project and programs that offer tours of their facilities.
2008 – Phil Cross won the David W. York Water Reuse Person of the Year Award from the Florida Water Environment Association for outstanding performance and professionalism in the water environment industry.
2008 – Pete McGlenn received the FW&PCOA’s Joseph V. Towry Reclaimed Water Service Award of Excellence. The Award is conferred upon and individual who has demonstrated a high level of competence and dedication to the Reclaimed Water industry in the State of Florida through the FW&PCOA.
2011 – Glenn Burden received the FW&PCOA’s Joseph V. Towry Reclaimed Water Service Award of Excellence. The Award is conferred upon and individual who has demonstrated a high level of competence and dedication to the Reclaimed Water industry in the State of Florida through the FW&PCOA.
2013 – Water Conserv II won the David W. York Water Reuse Award from the Florida Water Environment Association for the development and operation of an exemplary water reuse program.
2016 – Phil Cross received the FW&PCOA’s Joseph V. Towry Reclaimed Water Service Award of Excellence. The Award is conferred upon and individual who has demonstrated a high level of competence and dedication to the Reclaimed Water industry in the State of Florida through the FW&PCOA.
2016 – Robert Burkhart won the FW&PCOA’s Dr. A.P. Black Award for outstanding personal performance.
2017 – Bob Sinatra won the FW&PCOA’s Utilities Maintenance Award for his commitment in reducing the Water Conserv II Distribution Center carbon footprint.
2019 – Water Conserv II won the David W. York Water Reuse Award from the Florida Water Environment Association for the development and operation of an exemplary water reuse program.
2020 – Steve Schwab won the FW&PCOA’s (Water Distribution) Dr. A.P. Black Award for outstanding personal performance.
2020 – John Sowka won the FW&PCOA’s (Wastewater) Dr. A.P. Black Award for outstanding personal performance.
2020 – Lou Gallant won the FW&PCOA’s Utilities Maintenance Award for his work with Water Conserv II electrical system.
2021 – Steve Schwab received the FW&PCOA’s Joseph V. Towry Reclaimed Water Service Award of Excellence. The Award is conferred upon and individual who has demonstrated a high level of competence and dedication to the Reclaimed Water industry in the State of Florida through the FW&PCOA.
2021 – Eric McGill won the FW&PCOA’s Utilities Maintenance Award for his work with Water Conserv II Grounds Maintenance Program.
2022 – Scott Ruland received the FW&PCOA’s Joseph V. Towry Reclaimed Water Service Award of Excellence. The Award is conferred upon and individual who has demonstrated a high level of competence and dedication to the Reclaimed Water industry in the State of Florida through the FW&PCOA.
2022 – James Gaudio won the FW&PCOA’s Utilities Maintenance Award for his work with Water Conserv II Instrumentation system.
2023 – James Erich won the FW&PCOA’s Dr. A.P. Black Award for outstanding personal performance.
2023 – John Sowka won the FW&PCOA’s David B. Lee Award for outstanding plant operations.
SAFETY AWARDS
1997 – 2008 Woodard & Curran, Inc./Water Conserv II won the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator Association’s Safety Award for the most effective and innovative safety program in the reuse category.
2005 – Water Conserv II won the 2004 Gold Outstanding Achievement Award and 2004 Corporate Safety Award from the Florida Safety Council.
2006 – Water Conserv II won the 2005 Gold Fleet Safety Award, 2005 Gold Corporate Safety Achievement Award, and the 2005 Gold Outstanding Lost-Time Prevention Award from the Florida Safety Council.
2012 – Woodard & Curran, Inc./Water Conserv II won the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator Association’s 2011 Safety Award for the most effective and innovative safety program in the reuse category.
2013 – Steve Schwab won the 2012 United Safety Council Safety Leadership Award.
2017 – Steve Schwab won the 2012 United Safety Council Safety Leadership Award.
2018 – Woodard & Curran, Inc./Water Conserv II won the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator Association’s Safety Award for the most effective and innovative safety program in the reuse category.
2019 – Woodard & Curran, Inc./Water Conserv II won the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator Association’s Safety Award for the most effective and innovative safety program in the reuse category.
2020 – 2023 – Woodard & Curran, Inc./Water Conserv II won the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator Association’s Safety Award for the most effective and innovative safety program in the reuse category.
