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Inframark’s Continued Excellence: GAWP Awards

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Inframark proudly continues its tradition of excellence in client service and operational expertise, being honored once again with multiple Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) awards. This year, our dedicated team and managed facilities were recognized for their outstanding performance, further cementing our commitment to client service and industry leadership.

Recognition of Outstanding Operators

During the annual GAWP Spring Conference, held on April 15 in Columbus, Georgia, several of our team members received top honors. These awards celebrate operators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, skill, and leadership within their facilities. As stated on the GAWP website, the award is “bestowed to Operators who have been a moving force in the operations of their respective facilities, and who encourage and spread their knowledge to enhance the overall operations.”

Congratulations to:

  • James “Cap” Daniels received the Water Top Operator Award for District 7, representing the City of Douglas Project.
  • Keith Joiner was honored with the Wastewater Collections Top Operator Award for District 7, representing the City of Waycross Project.
  • Kevin Davis was awarded Wastewater Top Operator for District 7 for the City of Douglas Project,
  • Robin Tanaka-Blitch was recognized as Wastewater Top Operator for District 8 for the City of Hinesville Project.

Danny Lyndall, Regional Vice President of Operations, remarked, “These outstanding operators are to be commended for their dedication, exceptional skill, and quest for excellence. They not only elevate our team but set an example for the entire industry.”

Facility Awards and Accolades

In addition to individual recognition, Inframark-managed facilities also received several prestigious awards:

  • Forsyth County: Wastewater Facility of the Year for Fowler Water Reclamation Facility and Manor Water Reclamation Facility
  • Rockdale County: Certificate of Achievement for Snapping Shoals Water Reclamation Facility
  • City of Perry: Certificate of Achievement for Tucker Water Plant
  • City of Winder: Best Tasting Tap Water

Water Treatment Platinum Awards (100% compliance for 5 years or more):

  • City of Barnesville (18 years)
  • City of Clarkesville (10)
  • City of Commerce
  • City of Tifton / Tift County (8)
  • City of Winder (7)

Water Treatment Gold Awards (100% compliance in the previous year):

  • City of Hinesville
  • City of Warner Robins
  • City of Waycross
  • City of Douglas
  • Sinclair Water Authority
  • City of Vidalia

Wastewater Treatment Gold Awards:

  • City of Waycross
  • Forsyth County
  • Rockdale County

Wastewater Treatment Platinum Awards:

  • City of Clarkesville (10)
  • Forsyth County
  • Rockdale County

Further Accolades for City of Winder Water Treatment

The City of Winder and Inframark were honored with two significant awards at the Winder City Council meeting on May 6, 2025:

  1. Platinum Award for Water Treatment: The Highway 53 Water Treatment Plant received the Platinum award for the 7th consecutive year. This remarkable achievement highlights 11 consecutive years of compliance, with no permit violations for maximum contaminant level (MCL) and no NPDES permit violations during the preceding calendar year.
  2. Best Tasting Tap Water 2025-AWWA-Georgia Section: Winning this award qualifies the City of Winder to compete at the AWWA 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition from June 8-11 in Denver, Colorado, for the national award.

Neil Counts, Regional Vice President of Operations, remarked, “These awards are the result of continued investment by the City of Winder in their water infrastructure along with the exemplary performance of our dedicated water operators.”

Celebrating Success and Continued Excellence

With a vision to create “A Better World Together,” these awards reflect our commitment to high performance standards, as well as our dedication to our client partnerships and sustainable water and wastewater management. Congratulations – and thank you – to all the award recipients and to the entire Inframark team for their unwavering commitment to quality and service.

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