TAUD Receives NRWA's State Association of the Year Award T
he Tennessee Association of Utility Districts has been named the 2019 Association of the Year by the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) at the National Water Pro Conference held September 9-11, 2019 at Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.
“The State Association of the Year Award goes to the association that projects a team effort in all areas of professional association operations and membership services,” said NRWA Communications & Special Projects Director Carol Booth. “Tennessee was ahead of the pack this year specifically in training and its innovation to diversify its membership. The impressive leadership and teamwork shined through for Tennessee by the creation of the firstever Associate of Science degree programs for Water Treatment Operation and Wastewater Treatment Operation.” The Associate of Science degree programs, approved by the State Board of Regents, include a semester internship at a public facility and curriculum using the same reference materials required for certification examination. This degree program is currently offered at Pellissippi State Community College. “Training in our association means a multi-faceted delivery of services and opportunities to our membership, and it also means creating opportunities for the next generation of utility professionals,” said TAUD Executive
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