JOHN LECHNER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Award Overview

The John Lechner Award of Excellence recognizes a Section Service Provider member who has demonstrated outstanding service in advancing the Manufacturer/Associate Council (MAC) and the mission of the Ohio Section AWWA.

This award honors individuals whose contributions reflect leadership, mentorship, volunteer service, and meaningful advancement of the MAC and the waterworks industry.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominee must:

Be a current Ohio Section AWWA member
Be part of the Service Provider (SVP) membership category
Not be a current AWWA Manufacturer/Associates Council member
Not be a prior recipient of the Service Provider Award of Excellence
Demonstrate contributions in one or more of the following:

Leadership within the Ohio MAC community
Mentorship in the MAC field
Support of education for the public and drinking water profession
Volunteer service to the Ohio Section
Outstanding accomplishment in water industry training and/or education

Nomination Requirements

Complete the online nomination form, which will include:

Eligibility confirmation
A detailed justification noting specific examples of the nominee’s leadership, service to the MAC, mentorship, and contributions aligned with the selected criteria

Deadline & Presentation

Nominations must be submitted by April 15.

Presented at the OAWWA Member Appreciation Lunch during the One Water Conference on August 19. Recipients are also recognized in the fall issue of Waterfront and on the OAWWA LinkedIn page.