Wendell LaDue Utility Safety Award

About this program

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) administers the Wendell R. LaDue Safety Award to recognize distinguished water utility safety programs at the AWWA Section level; the honor is non-monetary and is typically presented at a Section’s annual conference, with a physical award available by request. Sections may present up to four awards annually—one per utility class (Class I: <10 employees; Class II: 10–100; Class III: 100–500; Class IV: >500)—and must submit the award order form at least 60 days before their event to ensure delivery. Any utility within a Section’s geographic range is eligible and may self-nominate or be nominated by others, while each Section establishes its own submission procedures, deadlines, selection committee, and may opt not to present an award in a category with no candidates.