Awards
The Macon Water Authority boasts a reputation for excellence in the industry. Our operations, staff, and facilities have all been honored with several awards over the years.
System Awards
Best Tasting Drinking Water in North America
The MWA was selected in 2009 as having the Best Tasting Drinking Water in North America as a result of winning the “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test as judged by the American Water Works Association.
Additional Taste Test Awards
- 2016 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Best Tasting Water in District 5
- 2015 GAWP People’s Choice Award for Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia
- 2015 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
- 2010 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
- 2009 GAWP Best Tasting Water in Georgia
- 2009 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
- 2005 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
- 2004 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
AMWA Gold Award
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) honored the MWA with its 2012 Gold Award for utility excellence. The Macon Water Authority was one of only four utilities in Georgia to receive this distinction.
Georgia Water Coalition’s Clean 13
In 2017, the MWA was among the “Clean 13” Clean Water Heroes in Georgia, as selected by the Georgia Water Coalition for the utility’s use of pipe lining technology to protect the integrity of the Ocmulgee River.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award
- 2017 Silver Award
- 2016 Silver Award
- 2015 Silver Award
MWA Sewer Conveyance Department
- 2019 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Collection System Platinum Award for a system evaluation score of 95% or higher for nine consecutive years
- 2018 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
- 2017 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
- 2016 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
- 2015 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
- 2014 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
- 2013 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
- 2012 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
- 2011 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
- 2007 GAWP Collection System of the Year Award
- 2005 GAWP Collection System of the Year Award
Georgia Rivers Alive
- 2012 Georgia Rivers Alive Confluence Award
MWA Water Distribution Department
- 2019 GAWP Water Distribution System Gold Award for a system evaluation score of 95% or higher
- 2018 GAWP Water Distribution System Gold Award
- 2017 GAWP Water Distribution System Gold Award
GAWP Public Education Awards
- 2014 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Certificate of Merit for Public Education Program of the Year
- 2014 GAWP Best Innovative Initiative for the MWA Kids Fishing Derby
- 2013 GAWP Best Industry Event for Ocmulgee Alive!
- 2011 GAWP Best Innovative Initiative for the MWA Kids Fishing Derby
- 2011 Certificate of Distinguished Achievement for Ocmulgee Alive!
MWA Business Operations – Finance Department
- 1997-2018 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (22 consecutive years)
- 2012-2018 GFOA Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (7 consecutive years)
Facility Awards
Frank C. Amerson, Jr. Water Treatment Plant
- 2019 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Plant of the Year (Best Operated Water Plant) Award in the state of Georgia, in the category of surface water facilities with capacities greater than 50 million gallons per day (MGD). This is the 6th time the Amerson Plant has been selected as the Best in Georgia.
- 2019 GAWP Platinum Award for six consecutive years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2018 GAWP Platinum Award for five consecutive years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2017 GAWP Certificate of Achievement, Surface Water Plant (Honorable Mention for Plant of the Year)
- 2017 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2017 GAWWA Safety Award, Surface Water Plant
- 2016 GAWP Plant of the Year Award
- 2016 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2016 GAWP Laboratory Certificate of Distinguished Merit
- 2015 GAWP Certificate of Achievement
- 2015 GAWP Laboratory Certificate of Distinguished Merit
- 2015 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2014 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2013 GAWWA Safety Award
- 2012 GAWP Plant of the Year Award
- 2012 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2011 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2010 AWWA Safe Plant of the Year Award
- 2009 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2008 GAWP Plant of the Year Award
- 2008 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2008 GAWWA Safety Award
- 2008 GAWP Public Education Distinguished Program Award
- 2007 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2006 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2005 GAWP Plant of the Year Award
- 2003 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2002 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2002 GAWP Plant of the Year Award
- 2001 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2000 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
Rocky Creek Water Reclamation Facility
- 2018 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Platinum Award for 20 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2017 GAWP Platinum Award for 19 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2016 GAWP Platinum Award for 18 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2015 GAWP Platinum Award for 17 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2014 GAWP Platinum Award for 16 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2014 National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Gold Award
- 2013 GAWP Platinum Award for 15 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2013 NACWA Silver Award
- 2012 GAWP Platinum Award for 14 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2011 GAWP Platinum Award for 13 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2010 GAWP Platinum Award for 12 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2009 GAWP Platinum Award for 11 straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2009 NACWA Silver Award
- 2009 Georgia Department of Labor “Award of Excellence” for Workplace Safety
- 2008 GAWP Platinum Award for ten straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2008 NACWA Peak Performance Award in recognition of 8 years of complete and consistent NPDES Permit Compliance.
- 2008 NACWA Silver Award
- 2007 GAWP Platinum Award for nine straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2007 NACWA Platinum Award
- 2006 GAWP Platinum Award for eight straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2006 NACWA Platinum Award
- 2005 GAWP Platinum Award for seven straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2005 NACWA Platinum Award
- 2004 GAWP Platinum Award for six straight years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2004 NACWA Platinum Award
- 2003 GAWP Platinum Award, for five straight years of 100% permit compliance
- 2003 Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) Gold Award
- 2002 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2002 AMSA Gold Award
- 2001 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2000 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 1999 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
Lower Poplar Street Water Reclamation Facility
- 2019 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2017 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2016 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2015 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2014 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2014 National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Gold Award
- 2013 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2013 NACWA Gold Award
- 2010 GAWP Platinum Award for five consecutive years of 100% Permit Compliance
- 2009 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2009 Georgia Department of Labor “Award of Excellence” for Workplace Safety
- 2009 NACWA Silver Award
- 2008 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2008 NACWA Gold Award
- 2007 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2007 NACWA Gold Award
- 2006 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2006 NACWA Gold Award
- 2005 NACWA Gold Award
- 2004 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2004 NACWA Silver Award
- 2003 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2003 Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) Gold Award for 100% compliance
- 2002 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2002 AMSA Gold Award
- 2001 GAWP Gold Award for 100% Permit Compliance
- 2001 AMSA Gold Award