MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

NHWWA Meritorious Achievement Award: Recognizing Outstanding Service to NH Drinking Water


The Meritorious Achievement Award recognizes a NHWWA member in good standing who has provided outstanding service to a water utility, or drinking water community through diligence, innovation, leadership, or just plain hard work. The recipient of the NHWWA Meritorious Achievement Award is presented with a plaque and recognized in front of their peers for their accomplishments.

2023 Recipient – Chris Countie

L to R – Chris Berg, NHWWA Chair, Chris Countie, and Sam Currier, NHWWA President & CEO

Chris Countie, Water Supply Manager at Pennichuck Water, was nominated for his 30 plus years in the drinking water industry. He’s earned Grade 4 level certifications in both treatment and distribution. During his time in the water industry, Chris has been very active in both the New Hampshire and New England Water Works Associations. He recently served as Chair of the NHWWA Board of Directors and helped guide the Association through a strategic plan and by-laws review. He continues to share his passion for drinking water as a mentor to other water operators.

Thank you for all those who take the time to recognize fellow colleagues for their valued contributions, public service and dedication to providing quality drinking water in New Hampshire. To be eligible for nomination the recipient must be a NHWWA member in good standing for at least the past year. The recipient can receive the award only one time.

Has someone’s dedication to the job or achievement in our drinking water community stood out to you this year? Do you want to recognize them for their contributions? Nominate them for the 2024 NHWWA Meritorious Achievement Award. It’s an easy process. Click the link below to complete the online form. The submission deadline for the 2024 Meritorious Achievement Award is October 31, 2024.


Meritorious Achievement Award Nomination Form


Meritorious Achievement Award – Past Recipients