View our Collection of Water Lessons and Teacher Resources
The Water Awareness and Outreach committee has compiled a list of resources correlated to the Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOLs) to teach students about the water industry, watersheds and the water cycle. As a benefit to VA AWWA and VWEA members, we have created an archive with a Guide to the SOLs tailored to the water industry, along with our favorite lesson plans and printable materials to share with students.
WEBINAR: Making Waves- Delivering Impactful Presentations at Water Industry Events
- View Slides.
- View Recording. use passcode: 2engageU!
WEBINAR: The Model Water Tower
Competition Experience
Competition Experience
CO-SPONSORED BY THE JOINT WATER AWARENESS AND OUTREACH & STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEES
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- View Recording Use passcode: @Tower2025
WEBINAR: How to Win Big at Water JAM!
Be recognized for your outstanding public relations, education, and outreach efforts! Awards are presented annually to Virginia Section AWWA and VWEA members at WaterJAM. Submit nominations by May 31st for work accomplished in the 12 months prior. Campaigns are eligible in four categories representing a variety of traditional and multimedia formats: Water Awareness & Education, Issues & Crisis Management, Internal Communications, and Social Media.
Next nominations May 2026. Find more information here on our awards page.
Click here to view informational webinar. Use passcode: @Awards2025
Click here to view informational webinar. Use passcode: @Awards2025
Communications Toolkits
The Water Awareness and Outreach Committee develops toolkits to assist Water Utilities with their communication needs. Feel free to download, modify, and use these tools to promote your utility with your customers. Contact the Committee if you need help customizing these resources.
Click here to access campaigns. Some are updated annually.
- Fix a Leak
- Earth Day
- Imagine a Day Without Water
- Frozen Pipes
- Drinking Water Week.
- FOG Fat, Oil, and Grease Prevention
Webinar Archive
The Water Awareness and Outreach Committee shares valuable insight on public information communication trends through a variety of paid and free webinars.
- Communications Superstars- Coffee and Chat (bios)!
- Strengthening Relationships Through Social Media
- Water Outreach Response to COVID-19, An Emergency Communications Overview, Use Code #WAO2020
- Lessons Learned Planning Summer Camps
Join Us!
If you are interested in assisting with our activities, please complete the Willingness to Serve form or contact the committee chair.
Whitney Roberts, Chair
Digital Media Assistant at Lynchburg Water Resources
Erika Cuevas, Vice Chair
Community Engagement Manager at Loudoun Water
Jason Snyder, Secretary
Public Relations Specialist at Lynchburg Water Resources
Jamie McFadden, Events Chair
Communications Specialist
at Frederick Water
Laura Schirmer, Educator Outreach Subcommittee Chair
Public Relations Specialist at Western Virginia Water Authority
Jordan Stokes, Social Media Subcommittee Chair
Marketing Coordinator at Newport News Waterworks
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