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Awards/Tributes

2011 Awards
Award Banquet
Congratulations to Denise Tory!

This year’s Spring Workshop was held on March 29 and 30 at the Okanagan Golf Club in Kelowna. We had over one hundred in attendance to hear an interesting list of presentations. The $1,500 WSABC Scholarship was presented to Denise Tory, a well-qualified and deserving candidate with tremendous potential to contribute to the water supply industry in the future. Well done Denise and best of luck with your career in the water supply industry.
2010 Awards
Award Banquet
Congratulations to Aileen Hagel!
Recipient of the 2010 Tom & Rose Carter Scholarship and the Ted Allingham Memorial Award.
The scholarships were presented to Aileen at our Spring Workshop held in April at the Harvest Golf Club in Kelowna. Good luck in your studies Aileen. You will be an asset to the water industry!
2004 Awards
Award Banquet
Bill Newman from Rutland Waterworks District is shown receiving the Brian Harvey Award at the awards banquet at Sun Peaks Resort in 2004.

The above award was established in 2002 as a tribute to Brian Harvey after he retired from the Association as Secretary-Treasurer.

The award was presented in 2003 to South East Kelowna Irrigation District and in 2002 to Black Mountain Irrigation District for their dedication to the Association and their achievements in the water industry. Please read the Tribute to Brian Harvey.

At the 2004 Annual General Meeting held at Sun Peaks Resort there were three recipients of a Service Award.

They were Ernie Nacka from Westburne Wolsley BC Waterworks, Phil Ruskowsky who retired from Black Mountain Irrigation District, and Randy Engman, from Okanagan University College.

All of these individuals were recognized for their outstanding service to the water industry.
2006 Awards
Award Banquet
At the 2006 Annual Spring Workshop held at Manteo Resort in Kelowna, the Ted Allingham Scholarship Trust Fund,established in 2006 was presented to Ms. Allison Neil.

The 2006 Tom and Rose Carter Scholarship Award was presented to Mr. Matt Rykers at the Spring Workshop. Congratulations to both Matt and Allison on their achievements in the Water Industry.

2007 Awards
Award Banquet
Geoff Moxon from Robins Flo Tech receiving a Supplier Service Award.

Michael Stamhuis receiving a service award as a token of his years of service as a WSA Director.

Stu Mould ( lifetime member) giving a tribute to Brian Harvey, who passed away earlier in September 2007.
2005 Awards
Award Banquet
Allison Neil and Matt Rykers receiving their awards

At the 2005 AGM Banquet in Nelson, B.C. Stuart Mould received the prestigious ‘Lifetime Membership Award’, given for his many years of service not only in the water industry, but to the Water Supply Association as past Chairman and Director.

Steve Babakaiff from Sion Improvement District received a ‘Service Award’ for his never ending dedication to the Water Supply Association for many years. (See the Award gallery for pictures of Steve receiving the award.)

The 2005 Tom and Rose Carter Scholarship Award was presented to Mr. Dillon Bucknell at our 2005 Spring Workshop held this past April at the Best Western Inn in Kelowna. Congratulations to Dillon on his outstanding achievement in the Water Quality Technology Program, where he is enrolled in the second year of the program. To view Dillon’s letter of application for the award.
2007 Awards
Award Banquet
Tanille Stickley receiving the 2007 Ted Allingham Scholarship Award.

Darrell Gunn receiving the 2007 Tom & Rose Memorial Award at the Annual Spring Workshop.
2008 Awards
Award Banquet
Geoff Mantle from Clow Canada receiving a Supplier Service Award.

Tom Chapman, Area Director for RDOS receiving the Brian Harvey Award.

Bruce Wilson, retiring Chair, receiving a prestigious Lifetime Membership Award for his numerous years of service not only as a director of the WSA, but in the water industry.