Award Programs

EIA Drivers of the Year Awards

This program recognizes and honors waste industry drivers committed to safety, quality and service for more information, comments or questions about the program, contact chutcherson@nswma.org.

DOY Award Info & Archive (1995-2010)

EIA Hall Of Fame

The Environmental Industry Associations' Hall of Fame recognizes leaders in the waste industry who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the solid waste industry and their community and have been actively engaged in the business for at least 25 years. More information about Hall of Fame.

2010 EIA Hall of Fame Inductees | 2009 EIA Hall of Fame Inductees | 2008 EIA Hall of Fame Inductees

2007 EIA Hall of Fame Inductees | 1986-2006 Inductees (by Year) | 1986-2010 Inductees (by Name)

NSWMA Distinguished Service Awards

Distinguished Service Awards will be made to longstanding members of NSWMA who have rendered service in pursuit of its mission and goals over a period of time, generally spanning a number of years. The award is presented to recognize the highest spirit of volunteerism and involvement, personal integrity, professionalism, and performance in an honorable and ethical manner.

Distinguished Service Award Recipients (1996-2010)

NSWMA Member of the Year Awards

The Member of the Year will be selected based upon extraordinary service to the mission and goals of NSWMA and the industry over the last 12 months. The award need not be presented each year, but only when a qualified candidate is nominated.

Member of the Year Award Recipients (1996-2010)

NSWMA Special Governor's Awards

The Special Governor's Award will be presented to members whose contributions to a chapter over the last 12 months, or over a period of time, were particularly meritorious. This award often goes to an individual who is a "go to" person. The award is meant to encourage recipients to remain active in NSWMA and continue developing leadership skills to serve the association.

Special Governor's Awards Recipients (1996-2010)

WASTEC Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Service Awards will be made to long-standing members of the association who have rendered service in pursuit of its mission and goals, generally spanning a number of years.

WASTEC Member of the Year Award

The Member of the Year will be selected based upon extraordinary service to the mission and goals of the association and the industry over the last 12 months. The award is presented to recognize the highest spirit of volunteerism and involvement, personal integrity, professionalism, and performance in an honorable and ethical manner.

WASTEC Employees of the Year

WASTEC Employees of the Year demonstrate diligence and ingenuity at a WASTEC member company in one of the following three areas:

• Engineering: The candidate does not have to be a degreed engineer, but must be involved in the design of a product or in a manufacturing/industrial engineering position. The employee will be judged on contributions in design, evaluation, and manufacturing.

• Production: The candidate must be a frontline worker involved in the actual manufacturing/assembling of equipment. The employee will be judged on contributions in the areas of quality, productivity, service, and cost reduction.

• Sales/Marketing: The candidate must be involved in the sales/marketing of their company’s product or service at the representative level. The employee will be judged on specific successes in the areas of sales, marketing, and customer service.