AWT Awards

Ray Baum Memorial Award Recipient

The award is named after Ray Baum, one of AWT's founders. Baum viewed the Association as a nurturing support network for small and medium sized companies, whose goal was to provide knowledge and activities to allow these companies to grow and compete in the worldwide marketplace. He was committed to the Association's volunteers who gave back to an industry whose growth he helped build throughout his career. Past Award winners include:

• 2007 – Richard L. Tassone
• 2006 – Bruce T. Ketrick, Sr., CWT
• 2005 – William E. Pearson, CWT
• 2004 – Colin Frayne, CWT
• 2003 – Richard Blake, CWT
• 2002 – Zahid Amjad, Ph.D.
• 2001 – Bennett P. Boffardi, Ph.D.
• 2000 – Arthur J. Freedman, Ph.D.
• 1999 – Janet E. Stout, Ph.D.
• 1998 – Brent W. Chettle, CWT
• 1997 – Jessie Jefferies
• 1996 – John, J. Baum, CWT
• 1995 – E. J. Caruso
• 1994 – Dennis Clayton
• 1993 – Ronald Knestaut
• 1992 – Robert R. Cavano
• 1991 – D.C. "Chuck" Brandvold, CWT

Supplier of the Year Award Recipient

Suppliers — the distributors and manufacturers serving the water technology industry — provide a variety of water treatment products, chemicals and equipment that support the industry. Many suppliers are active in research and development, as well as the introduction of special applications. Past Award winners, who provide not only great customer service and quality products, but who are especially dedicated to the business needs and goals of the water technology professional, include:

• 2007 – Water Treatment Industry Assurance Company, Rex Rankin
• 2006 – Advantage Controls, Inc, Dan Morris
• 2005 – Zibex, John Zibrida