The Georgia Section of AWWA (GAWWA) is the local branch of the parent organization, American Water Works Association. GAWWA is where Georgia’s water professionals:
- join and engage with the water industry’s largest network of peers
- are recognized with awards, scholarships, and leadership positions
- access industry standards, publications, events, and training
- find advocacy and representation in Washington, D.C.
GAWWA consists of about 1,000 members served by an executive committee made up of ten officers. GAWWA has 16 committees that offer deeper engagement for the most passionate water professionals.
2025 Award Recipients:
William J. Greene Jr. Award: Cornell Sims (City of Atlanta)
George Warren Fuller Award: Gil Shearouse (Douglasville-Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority)
Kenneth J. Miller Award: Amber Whisner (City of Dallas)
Operator of Meritorious Service Award: Sean Wheale (Douglasville-Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority)
Champion of Diversity Award: Clayton County Water Authority
Silver Water Drop Award:
- Linda MacGregor
- Eric Osborne
- Dolisa Williams
AWWA Life Members:
- Roy McConnell
- Anthony Shinn
- William Zieburtz
Gold Water Drop Award
- Edward Urheim