American Water Works Association

Certification department: for over forty years, the ca-nv awwa section has offered professional certification programs with the highest integrity. Forty years of excellence has proven that the section can successfully operate and manage water profession certification exam programs. These programs continue to serve thousands and are recognized in high regard by the drinking water industry, nationwide and worldwide. Currently, certification is in the following disciplines: backflow prevention assembly tester, cross-connection control specialist, water quality laboratory analyst, water distribution operator, water treatment operator, water use efficiency practitioner and advanced water treatment operator. Ca-nv awwa is the only certifying body in the water industry with two programs, backflow prevention assembly tester and cross-connection control specialist accredited by the ansi national accreditation board (anab) under the iso/iec 17024 international standard for certifying bodies.

Events department: as a value-added service, this department invests substantial time and resources to ensure that our members have access to leading industry information, technical programs, and continuing education through multi-faceted events. This department manages event logistics, sponsorships and exhibits. Event opportunities include symposiums, conferences, and similar activities. These events allow our members to network with water industry professionals and develop future business relationships. In addition to the education and networking benefits, members also receive contact hours and continuing education units (ceu's) towards their professional certifications.

Membership engagement department: plan and implement efforts to stimulate enrollment of new awwa members and develop and implement membership retention programs. Includes committee assignments, introduction to section officers, and hospitality at meetings and conferences, with particular attention to newly recruited members and those not previously involved in section activities. The membership engagement & development council (m.e.d. Council) chair and the vice-chairs work with local water utility groups, and other section committees to accomplish this purpose. Members and committee officers represent diverse personal and professional backgrounds, and include water agency employees, consultants, regulators, academia and manufacturers' representatives. Philanthropy department: this department identifies, plans, and implements effective philanthropic programs for the section and members of the section. We identify and implement feasible actions to develop successful fundraising operations and are building the capacity to grow and support desired philanthropic endeavors. We also monitor developments of the awwa (association) philanthropic activities to understand implications for the ca-nv section. Philanthropic activities include water for people and scholarships for those pursuing careers in the water industry. The bridge brand was created for section scholarship dollars to provide a connection for students to reach their educational goal and link to future employment in the water sector. The endowment fund board of trustees works closely with the scholarship committee to promote and expand funding for the scholarship program.government affairs department: this department coordinates the activities of a water utility council (wuc) with the dual purpose to evaluate legislation, regulations and other matters affecting california and nevada drinking water utilities and also advocate sound government policies consistent with the mission of the ca-nv section, awwa.grants & special projects department: this department supports water professionals and adds member value by administering grant-funded activities, providing technical assistance and conducting research projects throughout our region. Special projects support the industry through direct funding and/or third- party grants with year-to-year projects not directly associated to other programs. In addition, this program supports the ca-nv section and staff to better their technology, resources, and functions which assist operations throughout all programs.communications & marketing department: this department invests significant time and resources to ensure that our members have access to leading industry information. Through flyers, brochures, signs, social media communications, tapped-in e-blasts and our website, we publicize section programs and activities and provide committees with virtual collaboration tools. In addition, this department publishes source magazine for members on essential industry information. Administration department: this department provides significant time and resources to support all departments with technical and industry content through operational, human resources, legal and financial coordination. This department supports all departments with communication and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Additionally, it ensures the governing board is well-supported by facilitating their access to relevant information, assisting with decision-making processes and strategic business meetings.