South Central Membrane Association (SCMA)

2016 Award Winners

Each year, SCMA recognizes outstanding performance by individuals and companies furthering SCMA’s mission to advance the understanding and use of membrane technology to treat municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural and waste waters. Join us in applauding these award recipients.

 

Outstanding Plant Operator Award

Garry Houston, City of Abilene – Hargesheimer WTP, Abilene, TX 

In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the Industry.

 

Outstanding Small Membrane Plant Award

Robert W. Sokoll Joint Venture Surface Water Treatment Plant, Waxahachie, TX

In recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.

 

Outstanding Large Membrane Plant Award

Kay Bailey Hutchinson Desalination Plant, El Paso, TX

In recognition of outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance

 

Distinguished Service Awards
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 Gregory Madden

In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving on the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2016 and serving as the President from 2015 to 2016.

Cyriac “Sabu” Xavier

In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving on the Board of Directors from 2015 to 2016.

 

Educator Of The Year Award
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In recognition of your above and beyond contribution, support and dedication to the growth and education of members of the South Central Membrane Association

 

Presidential Award

Alain Richard

In recognition of your tireless efforts and significant contributions to the successful completion of SCMA’s MOC and RO Training Programs.  You have elevated the SCMA training program to a level that will greatly benefit all Operators in our Regional Area.

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Special Appreciation Award
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 Mark Thompson, AMS Aqua, Ing.

 In recognition of your contributions and efforts in preparing the SCMA RO/NF Training Program in record time.

Robert “Buddy” Boysen, Hazen and Sawyer

 In recognition of your contributions and efforts in preparing the SCMA RO/NF Training Program in record time.

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2016_specialappreciation_alrichard_20160729_121356 Al Richard, Brazos Regional Public Utility Agency

 In recognition of your contributions and efforts in preparing the SCMA RO/NF Training Program in record time.

Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition

Special Thanks to all of the contestants that entered into the 2016 Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition!

William Carr, Brushy Creek MUD
Kendall Borg, Robert W. Sokoll SWTP
Art Ruiz, Kay Bailey Hutchinson Desalination Plant
Robby Isbell, Bud Ervin WTP, City of Mansfield
Wiley Webb, City of Pflugerville
Terry Hawkins, City of Sugar Land
1st Place: Kay Bailey Hutchinson Desalination Plant
 1st Runner Up: Bud Ervin Water Treatment Plant, Mansfield, TX

 

Membrane Trivia Contest

2015 Award Winners

SCMA 2015 Award Winners

SCMA’s 2015 Award Winners

 

Outstanding Plant Operator Award

Robert Hildreth, Raw Water Plant Supervisor, Colorado River Municipal Water District, Big Spring, TX

In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to membrane operations and for leadership within the Industry.

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Outstanding Small Membrane Plant Award
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Robert W. Sokoll Joint Venture Surface Water Treatment Plant, Waxahachie, TX

In recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.

 

Outstanding Large Membrane Plant Award

Southmost Regional Water Authority, Brownsville, TX

In recognition of outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance

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Distinguished Service Awards
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 Charlie Powell

In recognition of your contribution and support to the growth and development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving on the Board of Directors from 2012 to 2015.

Al Richard

In recognition of his contribution and support to the growth and development of the South Central Membrane Association, serving as president from 2011-2015 and involvement in the membrane operator training.

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Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition

Special Thanks to all of the contestants that entered into the 2015 Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition!

Alain Richard, Brazos Regional Public Utility Agency Lake Granbury
Gary Morris, City of Forth Worth, Westside Treatment Plant
Robby Isbell, City of Mansfield, Bud Ervin WTP
Sandra Binkley, City of Midlothian WTP
Kendall Borg , City of Waxahachie, Robert W. Sokoll WTP
Art Ruiz, El Paso Water Utilities
Jarrod Stevens, Upper Trinity Regional Water District
1st Place: Upper Trinity Regional Water District
1st Runner Up: Bud Ervin Water Treatment Plant, Mansfield, TX

 

Membrane Trivia Contest
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2014 Award Winners

SCMA 2014 Award Winners

Outstanding Operator and Plant Awards

2014 Small Plant of the Year, City of Missouri City Surface WTP
2014 Operator of the Year, Al Richard
2014 Large Plant of the Year, Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant

Outstanding Plant Operator Award

Alain Richard, Supervisor of Membrane Systems, Brazos Regional Public Utility Agency

In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry.

Outstanding Small Membrane Plant Award

City of Missouri City Surface Water Treatment Plant

In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.

Outstanding Large Membrane Plant Award

Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant

In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.

 

Distinguished Service Awards

2014 Distinguished Service Awards
Right: Darrell Winslett, David Derr, Bill Norris

 

David Derr

In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving as a Founding Member of SCMA’s Board of Directors and serving as a Past President.      

 

Bill Norris

In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving as a Founding Member of SCMA’s Board of Directors and serving as a Past President.

 

Darrell Winslett

In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving as a Member of SCMA’s Board of Directors from 2010 until 2014.      

 

Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition

Special Thanks to all of the contestants that entered into the 2013 Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition!

Robby Isbell, City of Mansfield
Vince Howell, City of Midlothian
Peggy Smith, City of Granite Shoals
Art Ruiz, El Paso Water Utilities
Alain Richard, Brazos Regional Public Utility Agency Lake Granbury
Kendall Borg, City of Waxahachie, Robert W. Sokoll WTP
Mike Urrutia, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Western Canyon WTP
2014 Water Competition Contestants and Judges
2014 Water Competition Winner and Runner-Up
2014 Water Competition Judges

2014 Water Competition Judges

 

Membrane Trivia Contest

2014 Trivia Contest Contestants
2014 Trivia Contest Judges
2014 Trivia Contest Contestants
2014 Trivia Contest Contestants

 

2013 Award Winners

Outstanding Plant Operator Award

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2013 Operator of the Year presented to John Allen by Darrell Winslett

John Allen, Brown County Water Improvement District #1

In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication to Membrane Operations and for Leadership within the Industry.

 

Outstanding Small Membrane Plant Award

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2013 Outstanding Small Membrane Plant Award
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Tom Harpool Regional Water Treatment Plant

In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.

 

Outstanding Large Membrane Plant Award

left to right, Harry Sellars, Daryl Boyle, G.L. Keas, John Allen, and Cody Shannon. In the chair Sooner plant mascot. Not pictured plant operators Jim Reed, Tony Brandstetter and Eddie Tomlinson
2013 Outstanding Large Membrane Plant Award
left to right, Harry Sellars, Daryl Boyle, G.L. Keas, John Allen, and Cody Shannon. In the chair Sooner plant mascot. Not pictured plant operators Jim Reed, Tony Brandstetter and Eddie Tomlinson

 

 

 

Brown County Water Improvement District #1

In Recognition of Outstanding Plant Operations & Maintenance and Exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant Performance.

 

Distinguished Service Award

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2013 Distinguished Service Award presented to Tony Bennett by Al Richard

 

Anthony Bennett

In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving as a Member of SCMA’s Board of Directors from 2005 until 2013.      
 

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2013 Distinguished Service Award Jorge Arroyo

 

 

Jorge Arroyo, P.E.

In Recognition of Your Contribution and Support to the Growth and Development of the South Central Membrane Association and for serving as the TWDB Liaison of SCMA’s Board of Directors from 2008 until 2013.

 

Presidential Award

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2013 Presidential Award presented to Afton Pumps by Al Richard
Award accepted by David Derr

 

 

 

 

Afton Pumps

In Recognition of Your Above and Beyond Contribution, Support and Dedication to the Growth of the South Central Membrane Association.

 

Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition

Special Thanks to all of the contestants that entered into the 2013 Best Tasting Membrane Water Competition!

Al Richard, Brazos Regional Public Utility Agency
Wiley Webb, City of Pflugerville
Ralph Madden, City of Waxahachie – Robert W. Sokoll WTP
Michael Urrutia and Jorge Rojas, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Ben Hodges, Upper Trinity Regional Water District
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2013 Water Competition Runner-Up
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2013 Water Competition Winner
City of Waxahachie – Robert W. Sokoll WTP
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2013 Water Competition Judges

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2013 Water Competition Contestants

 

Membrane & Texas Trivia Contest

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2013 Trivia Contest 1st Place Winners
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2013 Trivia Contest 2nd Place Winners
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2013 Trivia Contest 3rd Place Winners

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2013 Trivia Contest 4th Place Winners