The Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority took home two awards during the California Water Environment Association’s 97th Annual Awards Ceremony.
The Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority was among 20 wastewater facilities, agencies and teams, and 14 individuals from across the state, that were honored by the CWEA on April 9, 2026.
The award ceremony in Sacramento recognized organizations demonstrating exceptional performance, innovation and commitment to protecting public health and the environment.
The CWEA Awards Program celebrates agencies and individuals that set the benchmark for excellence in California’s wastewater profession.
Honorees were recognized in categories including Plant of the Year, Collection System of the Year, safety, public outreach, plant maintenance, laboratory analysis, and engineering achievement.
The awards received by the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority included:
“Honoring and celebrating the professionals and organizations that strengthen our industry is central to the CWEA community,” said Kathryn Gies, the 2025-2026 president of CWEA and engineering manager at West Yost Associates. “Their dedication, leadership, and innovation show that greatness grows where passion meets purpose, and they inspire all of us to lead from wherever we are.”
About the CWEA
The California Water Environment Association is a nonprofit, public benefit association of over 11,000 water professionals who work for public agencies and collection systems, engineering firms, and equipment and service suppliers. CWEA members are responsible for cleaning California’s water and returning it safely to the environment.
CWEA educates and certifies wastewater professionals, disseminates technical information, and promotes sound policies to benefit society through the protection and enhancement of its water environment.
To view the full list of award recipients and for more information about the California Water Environment Awards, visit awards.cwea.org.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Victor Valley wastewater authority wins 2 state awards for excellence
Reporting by Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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