Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division Awards

Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Trailblazer Distinguished Individual Achievement Award

This award recognizes excellence in the design, management, and operations of projects that produce renewable energy from solid waste, whether through direct combustion or through other methods.

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The Waste Conversion and Energy Recovery Facility Excellence Award

The Waste Conversion and Energy Recovery (WCER) Facility Excellence Award recognizes excellence in design, management, and operations of projects that produce renewable energy from solid waste.

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 AWARDS!

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Select the awards program area from tiles and complete your application.
Deadline for nominations is August 13, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT.

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