NWRA begins taking applications for Hall of Fame, Safety Awards

The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA), Arlington, Virginia, announced it is accepting applications for the Hall of Fame and Driver and Operator of the Year awards. Those selected for the Hall of Fame and Drivers and Operators of the Year will be honored during NWRA’s Awards Breakfast at WasteExpo 2019.

“We have tremendous talent in our industry. Our member companies and their employees are the strength of NWRA. It is important we recognize the contributions they make to the association and the waste and recycling industry,” NWRA President and CEO Darrell Smith says.

The Hall of Fame recognizes leaders in the industry who have made significant contributions through the course of their careers. Hall of Fame Award nominations will be considered by the association’s Awards Committee and the board of trustees. According to the NWRA, Nominations should include specific examples of significant contributions by the nominee in the following areas:

• Recognition within the industry as a founder, pioneer, visionary or icon
• Enduring legacy and impact of contributions to the industry for a minimum of 25 years
• Steadfast values such as integrity, respect, courage, mentorship, volunteerism and inclusiveness
• Inspirational leadership at a service provider or supplier, or on issues important to the association
• Active industry engagement and service as an ambassador of the industry

Interested parties can begin the Hall of Fame application online.

The Driver of the Year award recognizes the safest and most efficient drivers in the industry in several different categories that include:

• Local companies (fewer than 500 trucks)
• Regional companies (500-2,500 trucks)
• National companies (more than 2,500 trucks)

Interested parties can begin the Driver of the Year application online.

The Operator of the Year recognizes heavy equipment operators working in post-collection services, including landfills, material recovery facilities (MRFs) and transfer stations. Two Operator of the Year awards will be given this year.

Interested parties can begin the Operator of the Year application online.

Nominees must be employed by a NWRA member company. Municipalities do not have to be a member.

Visit NWRA’s website or contact Spencer Brignac (202-364-3709 or sbrignac@wasterecycling.org) for more information about the awards and how to apply.