Our Mission: To connect and enrich the Illinois water community
and increase the awareness of the impact and value of water.

Golden Manhole Award



Award Description

This award acknowledges an individual that has made significant contributions in promoting individual professionalism and pride among those working in the design, management, construction, operations and maintenance of collection systems. It also acknowledges contributions to the success of the Illinois Water Environment Association and its goals, and effort over an extensive period of time which has positively contributed to the betterment of individuals associated with collection systems.








2020 - 2029

2024John Manijak
2023Bob VanGyseghem
2022Maureen Durkin
2021Fred Wu
2020Joe Sullivan

2010 - 2019

2019Dan Small
2018Keith Zollers
2015Allison Swisher
2013Tom Woods
2012Cathy Morley
2011Tony Conn
2010Bob Voss

2000 - 2009

2009Mike Turley
2008Greg Cargil
2007Mark Straughn
2006Doug Severson
2005Dan Peterson
2000Alan Hollenbeck
2000Gregory Brunst