Collection & Transfer Distinguished Individual Achievement Award
The Collection & Transfer Distinguished Individual Achievement Award (DIAA) recognizes efforts on behalf of individual SWANA members for service to the Technical Division, support of the mission of SWANA to advance the practice of solid waste collection and transfer, and overall long-term service to the waste and resource management industry.
2026 Award Recipients to be Celebrated at RCon!
Nominations for 2026 SWANA Awards closed on July 6.
Award recipients will be celebrated at a special event on September 30, 7:00 p.m. CT at SWANA’s RCon™ 2026, held September 29 – October 2 in St. Louis, Missouri (Award Ceremony location TBD).
Collection & Transfer DIAA recipients will be selected by the division's Awards Committee. The following will be taken into consideration during the selection process:
- Service to the Technical Division: Nominee is a current member of the Technical Division, has served in one or more leadership positions in the division, and has actively participated in division committees.
- Support of SWANA Mission: Nominee is an active member of their chapter and may have served on the SWANA Board of Directors, Advisory Board, or other national or chapter committees.
- Contributions to the Solid Waste Management Field and Other Factors: Nominee work includes active roles and responsibilities in this sector of solid waste management and demonstrates strong character through their activities throughout the industry.
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