Membership Form
Becoming a member of NCWOA is simple. Just fill out our online membership application and pay online or you may download and print the membership and send in, along with your annual dues of $50 per year. Anyone with interest in the water industry qualifies. Memberships are based upon a calendar year. Membership cards will be mailed with receipt. These cards will contain your name, membership number, and membership expiration date.
If you have a question on membership benefits, you may contact our Administrator, Heather Cagle at (252) 764-2094 ext. 1 or email your questions to heather@ncwoa.com.
Committee Volunteer Form
Volunteers make everything possible with our association. Becoming a volunteer with NCWOA allows you the opportunity to give back to your industry and further develop in your career by building working relationships with other water professionals throughout the state of North Carolina. No matter what your area of water treatment is, we have a place for you!
Talk to us today to discover how you can become a part of the legacy of training tomorrow’s water professionals.
Committee descriptions are available by clicking on “Our Association” page.
NCWOA Annual Awards
Outstanding Operator of the Year
Basis for the Award: Any of the following reasons may qualify an operator: outstanding proficiency in plant operations; records, and reports; exceptional organizational activities in the award winner’s facility, demonstrated educational practices or investigations leading to improvement of the profession; exceptional devotion to duty; and outstanding service to the Association.
Eligibility for the Award: Must be a member in good standing of this Association and engaged in water treatment at least part time, on a regular basis.
Operator of the Year Award nomination form
Deadline for nominations is July 31.
Certified Operator of the Year
Basis for the Award: To recognize at each level of certification (A Surface, B Surface, C Surface, A-Well, B-Well, C-Well, D-Well) a waterworks operator who has demonstrated outstanding ability and devotion and technical expertise in the operation of a water treatment facility.
Eligibility for the Award: Must be a member in good standing of this Association and engaged in water treatment at least part time, on a regular basis.
Certified Operator of the Year nomination form
Deadline for nominations is July 31.
Laboratory Analyst of the Year Award
Object of the Award: To annually recognize one person who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the field of drinking water analysis, and who has made exceptional achievements and contributions to the field of drinking water analysis and/or drinking water treatment
Eligibility for the Award:
1. The candidate must be employed as one of the following: A chemist; A chemical and / or microbiological analyst at a drinking water facility; an employee at a drinking water facility, with duties that include performing the analysis of drinking water samples; A position that involves working closely with the drinking water community.
2. Candidates may be nominated by their co-workers, supervisors, or by someone who is familiar with the professional work of the candidate.
3. Candidates may win this award only once every 10 years.
Lab Analyst of the Year nomination form
Deadline for nominations is July 31.
Educator of the Year Award
Object of the Award: To recognize a person who has demonstrated outstanding devotion, service, and dedication to the Association and Waterworks Profession in the area education.
Eligibility for the Award:
1. Characteristics of the candidate shall/may include: Have documented efforts in the area of Operator education; Be an engaging and inspiring presence in the area of Operator education; Demonstrate outstanding leadership in the area of Operator education; Demonstrate innovativeness with regards to Operator education.
2. Candidates may be nominated by their co-workers, supervisors, or by someone who is familiar with the professional work of the candidate.
3. Candidates may win this award only once every 10 years.
Educator of the Year nomination form
Deadline for nominations is July 31.