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Awards & Scholarships
SWANA has awards programs that recognize outstanding solid waste programs, facilities and individuals that advance the practice of exemplary solid waste management. SWANA publicly recognizes:
- Utilizing effective technologies and processes in system design and operations
- Advancing worker and community health and safety
- Implementing successful education and outreach programs
Professional Achievement Awards
The SWANA Professional Achievement Awards Program recognizes contributions to solid waste management and public health/environmental protection.
Safety Awards
2024 Safety Award Winners announced.
YP of the Year Award
The Young Professional of the Year Award formally acknowledges the hard work, performance and dedication of three young professionals annually in the solid waste and resource management industry, encouraging the next generation
Scholarships
SWANA has developed several scholarship programs for students studying in fields related to solid waste management.
Landfill Gas & Biogas Hall of Flame
The Landfill Gas & Biogas (LGB) Hall of Flame award acknowledges and recognizes those who have contributed to the landfill gas industry.
Distinguished Individual Achievement Awards
The Distinguished Individual Achievement Awards (DIAA) are presented annually by SWANA Technical Divisions.
Technical Division Organization Awards
The Technical Division Organization Awards recognize organizations that advance the mission of individual technical divisions.
Landfill Gas & Biogas Eternal Flame
This award is presented in memory of a person who made valuable contributions to the landfill gas industry and to the Landfill Gas & Biogas Technical Division.
Sustainable Materials Management Advancement Award
The Advancement Award recognizes the efforts by individuals and organizations for their innovative advancement of, and leadership supporting the mission of SWANA in the field of Sustainable Materials Management.
Sustainable Materials Management Young Professional Impact Award
The Young Professional (YP) Impact Award recognizes individuals 35 or younger that have demonstrated leadership in the field of Sustainable Materials Management.
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