Congratulations to all this year's CSDA Annual Award winners! Individuals and districts both received awards acknowledging their achievements in various areas including exceptional public outreach, leadership, and innovations! The awards were presented at this year's CSDA Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase held September 9-12, 2024, in Indian Wells.
Winning submissions from each category are as follows:
Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award (Large District Category): Olivenhain Municipal Water District for its Engage and Influence Program
Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award (Small District Category): Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District for its What to Expect Video Series
Innovative Program of the Year Award (Large District Category): Rancho California Water District for Rancho California Water District Well Depth Measurement System
Innovative Program of the Year Award (Small District Category): Camarillo Health Care District for its BALANCEfit and POWERfit Fall Prevention Program
Excellence in Technology Award: Turlock Irrigation District for its 2023 Water Year Operations
(CSDA Vice President Pete Kampa accepted on behalf of the district)
Chapter of the Year Award: Stanislaus-San Joaquin Bi-County Special Districts Association
Staff Member of the Year Award: Tawnia Pett, Clerk of the Board/Executive Assistant, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Board Member of the Year Award: Dee Rosario, East Bay Regional Park District
General Manager of the Year Award: Joshua Bonner, Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District
Ralph Heim Public Outreach & Advocacy Award: Kirk Howie, Chief Administrative Officer, Three Valleys Municipal Water District
For more press content of these award winners or for questions about the CSDA awards program, contact CSDA Communications Specialist Vanessa Gonzales at (877) 924-2732 or at awards@csda.net. Thank you to all those who participated and submitted nominations this year. The 2025 CSDA award nominations will open in February 2025.