SWANA Announces 2024 Technical Division Award Winners

February 27, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Technical Division Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations in solid waste management.

“The Technical Division Awards spotlight exemplary programs, facilities, and individuals dedicated to advancing sustainable waste management practices. We are excited to congratulate this year’s award winners that represent a diverse range of organizations and individuals whose remarkable contributions have significantly impacted the industry,” said SWANA Executive Director & CEO Amy Lestition Burke.

The awards cover a broad spectrum of categories, from community-driven awareness campaigns to facility excellence in waste conversion and energy recovery. Each accolade highlights the commitment to innovation and service within the industry. The awards ceremony will be held on April 16 at SOAR in Phoenix, Arizona.

“This recognition is a testament to our members’ commitment to excellence and innovation in the waste management industry. Your dedication exemplifies SWANA’s goal of driving progress in our industry. Your achievements inspire us, and we are proud to honor your contributions. Congratulation on this well-deserved honor,” said SWANA President Art Mercer.

Congratulations to our 2024 Technical Division Award winners:

Collection & Transfer Technical Division Award

• Distinguished Individual Achievement Award: Marc Rogoff, Senior Consultant, Geosyntec Consultants

Communication, Education & Marketing Technical Division Awards

• Distinguished Individual Achievement Award: Ramona Simpson, Operations Manager – Environmental/Fleet, Town of Queen Creek
• Outstanding Awareness Campaign: City of Orlando, Solid Waste
• Game Changing Tools: Pinellas County Solid Waste

Landfill Management Technical Division Award

• Distinguished Individual Achievement Award: Timothy Mitchell, Principal, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Planning & Management Technical Division Award

• Distinguished Individual Achievement Award: Michael Greenberg, Retired President of GT Environmental, Inc.

Landfill Gas & Biogas Technical Division Awards

• Hall of Flame: Joseph P. Curro, Principal Engineer, CDM Smith
• Eternal Flame: Tim Torrez, Environmental Manager, Republic Services

Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division Awards

• Advancement Award: David Lammers, Graduate Student and Engineer, University of South Dakota and Total Component Solutions
• Organization Award: City of Austin - Austin Resource Recovery
• Organization Award Honorable Mention: City of Carlsbad - Sustainable Materials Management Division

Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division Awards

• Trailblazer Distinguished Individual Achievement Award: Jean Lucas, President & CEO, Eco Waste Solutions
• Facility Excellence Award: Pinellas County Waste to Energy Facility

For more information about the Technical Division Awards and other SWANA initiatives, please visit SWANA.org/Awards.