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Board Meeting of January 26, 2017 (Handout)
Additional Written Announcements:
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
e) Awards Received at the California Water Environment
Association_(CWEA) San Francisco Bay Section Annual Event
The CWEA San Francisco Bay Section Annual Awards Event was held on January 20,
2017 at the Concord Hilton. Central San won four awards, including:
• Plant of the Year (Large)
CWEA recognized Central San in part for its long-standing track record of
exemplary permit compliance with its air, water and recycled water permits.
Central San staff are dedicated to their roles of keeping all aspects and assets in
compliance on a daily basis with a strong synergy of training, teamwork and
enthusiasm.
• Collection System of the Year (Large)
Central San received this award for its extensive preventative maintenance and
safety programs, community educational programs including equipment displays
and presentations to students from experienced and well-trained employees, as
well as its support of sister agencies during mutual aid situations.
• Safety Program of the Year
CWEA awarded Central San with this prestigious honor for its leadership in the
safety suggestion process, contractor safety program, and for building a strong
safety culture.
• Community Engagement & Outreach Project of the Year
Central San was recognized for its 70th Anniversary Community Open House event
that brought over 1,000 customers to visit and learn more about Central San's
services and programs.
Awards will be presented to Central San by a representative from CWEA San Francisco
Bay Section at a future Board meeting.
Central San will compete for state-level awards in the above categories at the CWEA
Annual Conference on April 28, 2017 in Palm Springs. It will also compete for several
other awards given only at state level, including two submissions for the Film Festival
Award, and the Photo of the Year award. Barnett