ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Six utility leaders have received scholarships to attend the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2018. The scholarships will help recipients break down international barriers, accelerate technology transfer, and create an understanding of innovative policy options to advance resource recovery across the water sector.
The scholarships are provided by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Water Research Foundation (WRF). Into its third edition, the scholarship highlights the strong and continued collaboration between SIWW and U.S. water associations in strengthening capabilities of utility leaders.
Recipients of the 2018 scholarships are:
• Robert Angelotti, Deputy Executive Director, Technical Services, Upper Occoquan (Va.) Service Authority
• Yvonne W. Forrest, Director Houston Water, Houston Public Works, City of Houston, Texas
• Adel Hagekhalil, Assistant Director, City of Los Angeles (Calif.) – LA Sanitation
• Kishia Powell, Commissioner, City of Atlanta (Ga.) Department of Watershed Management, Ga.
• Kathryn Sorensen, Director, Phoenix (Ariz.) Water Services
• Andrew Williams, Utility Director, Clay Township (Ind.) Regional Waste District
These recipients were chosen based on their high-level positions within the water sector and interest in smart water systems, water reuse, advanced treatment technology, and integrated urban water management. They will receive a customized program incorporating site visits, meetings, and speaking engagements during SIWW.
Taking place July 8-12, SIWW will bring together international water leaders and practitioners to share and co-create innovative solutions that reinforce global integration of sustainable water management strategies with urban planning processes.
To learn more about the scholarship, visit http://www.wef.org/SIWWScholars and/or email SIWWScholarship@wef.org. To learn more about SIWW 2018, visit www.siww.com.sg.
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About WEF
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization of 34,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. Since 1928, WEF and its members have protected public health and the environment. As a global water sector leader, our mission is to connect water professionals; enrich the expertise of water professionals; increase the awareness of the impact and value of water; and provide a platform for water sector innovation. To learn more, visit www.wef.org.
About NACWA
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is the leading advocate for responsible national policies that advance clean water. NACWA represents the collective interests of America's clean water utilities – dedicated public servants and true environmental champions. For over 45 years, NACWA has been the clean water community’s voice in Congress, at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and with other federal agencies, in the media, and in the courts. To learn more, visit www.nacwa.org.
The Water Research Foundation
The Water Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization officially formed in January 2018 after the merger of the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation and Water Research Foundation. The merged Foundation is the leading water research organization, funding research, pilot projects, and technology demonstrations that maximize the value of all water, including wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, and recycled water. Learn more at http://www.werf.org or www.waterrf.org.
About SIWW
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. Comprising the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Water Leaders Summit, Water Convention, Business Forums, Industrial Water Solutions Forum, Water Expo, TechXchange and Young Water Leaders Summit. SIWW delivers a range of flagship programmes and platforms that bring together the global value chain of water to share the latest in business and technological innovations, as well as policy developments in water. The 8th Singapore International Water Week will be held from July 8-12, 2018, co-located with the World Cities Summit (WCS) and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESS). To learn more, visit www.siww.com.sg/.
Media Contacts:
WEF: Travis Loop, tloop@wef.org, 703.684.2465
NACWA: Paula Dannenfeldt, pdannenfeldt@nacwa.org, 202.833.4654
WRF: Carrie W. Capuco, ccapuco@werf.org, 571.384.2097
SIWW: Sheng Wei Yeo, yeo_sheng_wei@pub.gov.sg, +65 6731 3627
