Awards & Recognition
Forecasted
Awards & Recognition supports water-sector professionals and organizations through achievement honors and scholarships for further education, advancing research, practice, and water quality.
Funder: Water Environment Federation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Canham Scholarship: $25,000; Jenkins Operator Scholarship: $10,000 annually to one recipient; other awards include honorary recognition
Summary: WEF recognizes water-sector service, research, education, projects, and utility achievements, with selected scholarships supporting further education.
Key Information: This is a collection of awards and scholarships, not a single research grant; eligibility is award-specific.
Description
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the water environment profession and the Federation. Its awards cover professional service, applied research, operational solutions, innovative projects, engineering education, public communication, and published research. Selected scholarships support water-sector education, operator training, certification, and graduate study.
Utility recognition programs honor forward-thinking results that benefit communities and inspire the sector. These include resource efficiency and recovery, stakeholder relationships, resilient communities, and effective stormwater management. The program primarily recognizes achievements rather than funding new research or project activities; researchers can explore awards for publications, academic–practice collaboration, applied research, and engineering education alongside the scholarship opportunities.
