What does membership in Virginia Section AWWA provide? Certification and licensure training is only one small part of member benefits. Where else can you find such a large network of local water professionals with whom to connect? Are you looking to build your career in the water industry? Volunteer opportunities abound where you’ll connect and network with life-long water professionals. Engage with us and reap the benefits!
What are you waiting for?
Turn your activities into rewards!
Get rewarded in three different ways for taking advantage of your many membership benefits! Check out all the details, including how to turn your activities into points and then those points into prizes and rewards!
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It's not too late to sign up for a beautiful day on the golf course while supporting a great cause! Register today!
28th Annual Water For People Golf Tournament
Come join us and help support Water for People while enjoying a round of golf at the prestigious Kingsmill Resort (The Woods Course).
Sign up individually or as a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All proceeds are donated to Water for People. Full details are available on our website.
Spring is the time to get out of the house/office and hang out with friends! Virginia Section AWWA has three great opportunities to help you do just that. Join us at one (or all three) networking events coming up.
Drinking Water Week is right around the corner - May 1-7, 2022! It's time to finalize your plans for your week of celebrations, community engagement, and employee appreciation!
The Water Awareness and Outreach Committee has put together an Ah-MAZING tool kit (along with assistance from AWWA) to assist with your Drinking Water Week Celebrations! Check out all the resources available to you.
Logos and Banners (in various sizes and languages)
Social Media Graphics and Hashtags
Press Releases and Proclamations
Children's Activity Ideas
Public, Community, and Employee Celebration Suggestions
For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. You can find the complete toolkit on our website: Drinking Water Week
Calling small water systems (under 10,000 persons served) to join us on May 05, 2022, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM to help your utility learn how to avoid costly violations. This FREE class, including a regulatory review and a hands-on water quality lab, is provided by EPA, in partnership with SERCAP.
Attention colleagues in the water field: Looking for advice on how to best interact with your communities? Check out this virtual event from the Virginia Section AWWA’s Water Awareness and Outreach Committee on May 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Join AWWA members while we talk about trends and best practices with some top water industry communications experts: Emanuel Briggs from DC Water, John Gonzalez from Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, and Kelley Dearing-Smith from Louisville Water.
After a 2-year break, the Plant Operations Conference is back In-Person... and at the Beach! The Plant Operations Committee has created a wonderful line-up of presentations and speakers that you won't want to miss. The full list is online, along with hotel and registration information. Check it out soon because early-bird registration ends April 29th! Get your CPEs while networking with your peers at this favorite event.
The Duke University Water Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) Program is accepting applications now through Sunday, May 1, 2022. The WILD program is a cohort-based professional development experience created for water utility managers by the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Full scholarships are available to all program participants. Fellows will be able to participate in all program activities without any cost to themselves or their utility.
Are you looking for a new job opportunity? Are you an employer looking for great candidates? Either way, check out our newly updated Career Center for opportunities in Virginia.
Here is a list of the most recent job posted:
Engineer II
Utility Plant Mechanic
Assistant Director of Utilities (Operations & Maintenance)
Engineering Technician
Utility Capital Project Accountant
Systems Administrator
Water Plant Operator
The webpage contains a summary of current job postings... but check back frequently for new positions posted daily/weekly.
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