Indiana Water Environment Association

10/14/2026

Last month, our two 2 teams from the IWEA Wastewater Challenge represented Indiana at the WEFTEC Ops Challenge. Check out some of these shots of our guys in action!

10/12/2026

🏆 The John M. Craddock Award recognizes outstanding contributions that strengthen both our profession and our environment through contributions in industrial wastewater and pretreatment.

Congratulations to Kim Thompson for being selected this year for this honor. Thank you for your dedication to technical leadership, service to the profession, and the willingness to help others navigate complex questions.

10/09/2026

🏆 "The Operator of the Year Award will be presented to an individual operator of a municipal public, semi-public, or private Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The ideal candidate will have made a long-standing contribution to the success of his/her WRRF, service that goes above-and-beyond the requirements of the position, and a positive attitude that others look to."

This year, our O&M Committee had a hard time picking just one of the individuals nominated. With so many excellent candidates to choose from, we decided this year to award a winner in each class of facility. Congratulations to Jeff Farmer, Jim Kerezman, and Scott Hunsucker! Thank you for your dedication to protecting Indiana's water.

10/07/2026

Each year at our Annual Conference, we host a fundraiser for Water For People. This year, attendees were able to participate in an on theme guessing game for a chance to win one of the coveted prizes donated from our exhibitors, Nautical De-DUCK-tions .

We had so much fun and were so encouraged by the generous donations from our participants. Here is a round-up of all of our lovely winners.

A special shout out to our Conference Planning Chair, Maithilee Das Lappin for her expert hosting skills for the winner announcements!

10/05/2026

🏆 Last week we mentioned the Honorary Member is not awarded every year. Well today's winner is also in that boat. Founded in 2024, the Advocate Award is used to recognize groups who go the extra mile to support IWEA and the wastewater community at large.

This year, we are so happy to thank Merrell Bros., Inc. for all they do for IWEA with this honor. Congratulations, team and thank you for everything you do!

10/02/2026

🏆 The Honorary Membership Award is one we don't give out every year. "An Honorary Member shall be a person of acknowledged eminence in one or more fields of activity within the scope of the stated objectives of the Association."

This year, we are thrilled to have awarded Gary Ruston from Wessler Engineering with this prestigious honor. Congratulations, Gary and thank you for everything you have done for IWEA.

09/30/2026

Did you register for the Collection Systems Operators Exam this fall? The Alliance of Indiana Rural Water - AIRW is hosting a 4-day course to provide review, study material, and instruction in preparation. All sessions will be held virtually. IWEA members receive a special discount.

🔗 Learn more & register - https://indianawea.org/event/alliance-review-fall-2026/

09/28/2026

We had a such a great time at this year's IWEA Annual Conference but the real question is, did you? At IWEA, we are continuously working to improve our events and attendee feedback is our most valuable resource for that.

With that said, if you attended the conference this year, we would love if you could take a few moments to share your feedback - https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/NH875jks

09/25/2026

Hmmm…was something missing? You bet! Some of our award winners ended up in another gallery. Click the link below to view additional photos.
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Want to relive some of the epic moments from this year's IWEA Annual Conference? Check out our photo gallery! 📸

Our photographer captured some great moments on Thursday, 8/27. From the Awards Ceremony, to sessions, to Water Fest, check out all of the great times had by Indiana's best in water.

🔗 View the full gallery - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/hvwbav63hllrc12whpl0k/ABSBcZsCnrnmxAbpM9dZgPc?rlkey=pef1cwbppdnxa03ohxhdp6g7l&e=1&dl=0

09/23/2026

📢 NEW LOCATION ADDED
For those of you in the northern half of Indiana, Gary Sanitary District has offered to host exams on the same date as those we are offering at the IWEA Office. If you still need to apply, make sure you choose the right location for you.

🔗 Learn more and apply - https://indianawea.org/certificationexams/