Technical Division Awards

SWANA’s Technical Division Awards recognize outstanding contributions, leadership, and innovation across the waste and resource management industry. Presented annually, these awards honor individuals and organizations whose work has advanced best practices, safety, sustainability, and technical excellence within SWANA’s Technical Divisions.

Award winners will be announced at RCon™, the premier conference hosted by SWANA.

2025 SWANA Award Recipients

Awardees were celebrated at RCon™, the premier conference hosted by SWANA from
November 12 – 15, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Award Categories

Collection & Transfer

Distinguished Individual Achievement Award

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Communication, Education & Marketing

Distinguished Individual Achievement Award
Game Changing Tools
Outstanding Awareness Campaign
Outstanding Social Media Campaign

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Landfill Gas & Biogas

Distinguished Individual Achievement Award
Eternal Flame
Hall of Flame

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Landfill Management

Distinguished Individual Achievement Award

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Planning & Management

Distinguished Individual Achievement Award

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Sustainable Materials Management

Advancement Award
Distinguished Individual Achievement Award
Organization Award
YP Impact Award

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Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery

Facility Excellence Award
Trailblazer Distinguished Individual Achievement Award

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