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Awards & Scholarships
SWANA’s awards programs 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
SWANA's Professional Achievement Awards Program recognizes contributions to solid waste management and public health/environmental protection.
View the Professional Achievement Awards and Winners
Scholarships & Internships
SWANA has developed several scholarship and internship programs for students studying in fields related to solid waste management.
Learn more about our scholarship & internship programs
Distinguished Individual Achievement Awards
The Distinguished Individual Achievement Awards (DIAA) are presented annually by SWANA Technical Divisions.
View DIAA awards & recipients
Technical Division Organization Awards
The Technical Division Organization Awards recognize organizations that advance the mission of SWANA’s individual Technical Divisions.
Explore the TD Organization awards
Safety Awards
SWANA is accepting 2021 Safety Award submissions for Best Safety Innovation, Biggest Safety Improvement, and COVID-19 Response.
Learn more about SWANA’s Safety Awards
Landfill Gas and Biogas Eternal Flame
This award is presented in memory of a person who made valuable contributions to the landfill gas industry and to SWANA’s Landfill Gas and Biogas Technical Division.
View Past LFG Eternal Flame recipients
Landfill Gas and Biogas Hall of Flame
The Landfill Gas and Biogas (LFG) Hall of Flame award acknowledges and recognizes those who have contributed to the landfill gas industry.
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