This award is presented to a single individual who has shown exemplary achievement in a solid waste related field (e.g., landfill, recycling, collections, consulting).  The award will include a signed certificate and a cash award of up to $750.00. The recipient must be a SWANA Old Dominion chapter member in good standing, or be a direct employee of a member in good standing.

This award is presented to a program or consulting firm that has either maintained an extremely high quality performance over time or shown a sustained improvement.  Ongoing programs (e.g. landfill, recycling, collections) or singular events (e.g. innovative design, construction, case study, engineering, environmental) will be considered. The award includes a signed certificate and a cash award of up to $500.00.  At least one key member of the organization receiving recognition must be a SWANA Old Dominion chapter member in good standing.  There are two subcategories:

• Recycling
• Landfill/Transfer Station Operations and/or Collections

This award is presented to an undergraduate college student who submits the best paper on a solid waste related topic (not to exceed 25 pages).  Students attending 2 or 4 year colleges are eligible.  The recipient does not need to be a SWANA Old Dominion Chapter Member.  The award will include a signed certificate and a cash award of up to $500.00