The Quarter Century Operator Club recognizes operators of wastewater treatment facilities for their service and dedication in a difficult and dangerous profession. The Club was created under the sponsorship of Frank Woodbury Jones, who served as the Clubs' first registrar.

The Quarter Century Operator Club (QCOC) application must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the annual conference meeting date.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Member of WEF for a minimum of five consecutive years immediately preceding application.
  • Significant, full-time participant in the water environment profession for a minimum of 25 years,
    • 10 years of which must have been in active participation in the day-to-day collections, maintenance, operations, laboratory, or management of a wastewater transportation or treatment facility.
  • Completed and signed application

Applications Accepted From: WEF Professional Wastewater Operations Members

E-mail or Mail Applications to:

Water Environment Federation Awards Program
Attention: Rebecca Culhane
601 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

E-mail: rculhane@wef.org
Phone:  +1-703-684-2400; extenstion 7070