Awards And Recognition
A Mark Of Our Dedication And Hard Work
We are extremely proud of the work we do. We take pride in our hard work and dedication, and this really comes through from the recognition we get from the state, regional and national level.
National Awards
EPA Green Power Partnership (2006): Certificate of Partnership in recognition of efforts to reduce the risk of climate change through green power purchasing.
EPA Green Power Leadership Club (2006): For exemplary green power purchase that significantly exceeds minimum Green Power Partnership purchase requirements.
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) Platinum Award for Competitiveness Achievement (2005): This recognizes long-term excellence and innovation in utility management. TVWD was one of only 14 water systems across the U.S. to receive the award.
AMWA Gold Award for Competitiveness Achievement (2001): This recognizes long-term excellence and innovation in utility management.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (2004): Given to only 26 of more than 450 Oregon government agencies (including city, county, state, and special districts) in 2002, it was awarded for TVWD’s outstanding presentation of the 2003-2005 biennial budget.
GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting Certificate (1990-2005): The certificate recognizes conformance with the highest standards of preparation of state and local government financial reports.
U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification (2005): The LEED rating system is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy Awards:
- Award of Excellence (2007): For the Kid’s Conservation Calendar. The Calendar took the third place award in the "Calendar: Population 140,000 to 1,200,000" category.
- Silver Circle Award (2005): For the Toilet Rebate Event. The Calendar took the second place award in the "Special Events - One Time Events" category.
- Silver Circle Award (2004): For the Kid’s Conservation Calendar. The Calendar took the second place award in the "Calendar: Population 140,000 to 1,200,000" category.
- Silver Circle Award (2004): For the Water Words newsletter. Published jointly with Clean Water Services, the newsletter took second place in the "Newsletter: Population 127,000 to 1,800,000" category.
National American Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Award (2003): For the Willamette Water Project. Partnered with the City of Wilsonville.
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Research Foundation (2003): 15-year Participation Award
State/Local Awards
Special Districts Association of Oregon Outstanding Special District Program Award: For TVWD's health benefits program
Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow Best Practices for Sustainability Award (2007): Medium Company category
3 Phases Energy Certificate of Recognition: For extraordinary envrionmental leadership through the support of renewable energy
Pacific Northwest Section - American Water Works Association (PNWS-AWWA) (2001): Outstanding Leadership and Support by an Organization Award
PNWS-AWWA 1st Place in Public Education Competition (2001)
PNWS-AWWA Class 3 Safety Award (2006)
PNWS-AWWA Excellence in Communication Awards:
- 2007: for Take The Next Step: TVWD's Journey to Sustainability video
- 2006: for the New Bill Design
- 2001-2005, 2007: for the Kid’s Conservation Calendar
- 2002, 2004, 2007: for the Annual Report
- 2005: for the New Customer Kit
- Co-Recipient 2002: for the Water Conservation Summer Marketing Campaign 2001. Partnered with the Cities of Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and Forest Grove.
- Co-Recipient 2002: for the Youth Education Map. Partnered with the Regional Water Providers Consortium.
- Co-Recipient 2002: for the As The Faucet Turns, an interactive “game show” school presentation for 4th and 5th grade students. Partnered with the Regional Water Providers Consortium.
Regional Water Providers Consortium (formerly the Columbia-Willamette Water Conservation Coalition) Water Conservation Awards:
- Co-Recipient 2002: for the Water Conservation Summer Marketing Campaign 2001. Partnered with the Cities of Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and Forest Grove.
- 2001: for the Cooling System Educational Series. It won in the Commercial Indoor Water Conservation - Public Sector category.
- 2000: for the Peak Reduction Marketing Campaign. It won in the Water Conservation Promotion Combination Media - Large Utility category.
- 1997: Where's Rosie? honorable mention for special achievement in primary education.
- 1997: Creative Landscaping for Water brochure
The Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association Julian Prize for Sustainability (2004, 2007): Recognizing policies, practices and projects that showcase the role of public works in furthering the principles of sustainability.
Columbia-Willamette Water Conservation Coalition Excellence in Communications Award (2000): Television spot
Oregon Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award (2002-2004): Given to businesses that demonstrate outstanding health and safety practices.
Business Recycling Awards Group Take the Next Step Award (2003): Designed to stimulate new action in waste prevention, recycling and buying recycled products.
Individual/Employee Awards
TVWD General Manager Greg DiLoreto was named the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Government Engineer of the Year (2005)
TVWD General Manager Greg DiLoreto was named the Oregon Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Government Engineer of the Year (2004)
PNWS-AWWA Fuller Award (2006) Dean Fritzke: This is the highest award of the AWWA and is emblematic of distinguished service in the water supply field, demonstrated sound engineering skill, diplomatic talent, constructive leadership, professional services to the community, and professional services to the water works industry.
Sustainability Coordinator Cheryl Welch was named Interiors and Sources' 25 Environmental Champions for 2004
PNWS-AWWA Heart and Soul Awards: The Heart and Soul award recognizes individuals or organizations who perform a great service to the PNWS-AWWA but don’t always get noticed or receive recognition for their valuable contribution.
- Public Outreach Coordinator Gail Adamson (2006)
- Customer Support and Services Manager Brenda Lennox (2005)
- Senior Engineer Stu Davis (2004)
- Accounting Supervisor Jim Miller (2003)
Field Service Operations Specialist Monte Carstens won the PNWS-AWWA Gimmick & Gadget (2003): Monte designed a bracket to mount inside meter vaults to hold Electronic Radio Transmitters for automated meter reading, which prevented the need to drill a hole in meter lids.