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The WWETT Show, the world's largest annual tradeshow for wastewater and environmental services professionals, proudly announces the recipients of its inaugural Young Professionals Award program.
The Young Professionals Award recognizes emerging leaders under the age of 40 creating significant impact across the wastewater, environmental services and infrastructure industries. The new program celebrates individuals who demonstrate innovation, leadership and dedication to advancing the sector. The winners represent a range of professionals including service providers, engineers, municipal leaders, technology developers and business owners.
"We recognize the need to celebrate the achievements of emerging leaders in the wastewater industry while creating opportunities for them to connect, network and learn from one another. Through the WWETT Young Professionals Award Program, we aim to showcase innovative contributions and leadership, highlighting the bright future of our industry," shares Marc Acampora, Market Leader of the WWETT Show. "Their passion, expertise and forward-thinking approaches are driving positive change and ensuring a strong foundation for the next generation of wastewater and environmental service professionals."
The 2025 WWETT Young Professionals Awards Winners:
Solishia Andico, Environmental Health Administrator, City of Malibu
Parul Baranwal, PhD, Assistant Director, City of Ames, Iowa
Joe Chaffee, Manager of Field Services, EarthTek
Jason Christie, VP & Head of Operations, PortaPros
Samuel Cooper, CEO, PolyJohn Enterprises Corp.
Veronica Crosier, Executive Director, PSAI-Portable Sanitation Association International
Andrew Dixon, Owner & CEO, Zoom Drain Raleigh Southeast
Tracy Flint, Senior Project Manager, C&L Water Solutions
Shelby Garrett, Owner, Operator, Installer, A&A Septic Grand County
Bradley Hennig, Business Development and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Anua
Austin Hutchison, Village Administrator, Village of West Alexandria
Ben Irvin, Senior Technical Trainer and Product Specialist, Roto Rooter Corporation
Jonathan Kaiser, Project Engineer, Infiltrator Water Technologies
Joe Rebori, Assistant Vice President, Inquiries, Engineering, BioMicrobics
Jake Whitney, Estimator, US Hydrovac Inc.
The winners will be honored during a special awards ceremony at the WWETT Show 2025, taking place in Indianapolis, February 17-20. As part of the celebration, honorees will have opportunities for networking, mentorship and professional development during the event.