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T&H Honored with NEWWA’s Sponsor of the Year Award

T&H Honored with NEWWA’s Sponsor of the Year Award

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Associate Paul E. Cote, P.E., pictured center, accepts the award for Sponsor of the Year at the NEWWA Annual Conference on September 20, 2015.

Tata & Howard was honored with the 2015 Sponsor of the Year Award from the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA), the region’s largest and oldest not-for-profit organization of water works professionals.

“This award recognizes Tata & Howard’s significant, long-term support of the association through the volunteer services of employees, participation in committees and programs, financial support of various activities, and major contributions to fund-raisers,” said Raymond J. Raposa, NEWWA executive director.

This year, Tata & Howard was a Gold level annual sponsor of NEWWA’s major events. T&H has also been sponsor of the Annual Golf Classic since its inception in 1993 and has also been a consecutive Spring Conference exhibitor. In addition, T&H has supported NEWWA’s publications through advertising in the Source Newsletter, Member Roster, and the Journal.

A member of New England Water Works Association since 2004, many Tata & Howard employees have held positions of leadership and served on NEWWA Committees. Thomas R. Morgan, P.E., BCEE, Client Service Specialist, is chair of the Innovations Committee, member of the Program Committee, and a winner of the prestigious Fuller Award. Vice President Karen L. Gracey, P.E., is also a member of the Program Committee.

Vice President and National Director of Business Practices James J. Courchaine, Associate Paul E. Cote, and Thomas R. Morgan accepted the award at NEWWA’s 2015 Annual Conference on September 20, 2015.

Thomas R. Morgan, P.E., BCEE, receives Fuller Award from NEWWA

Thomas R. Morgan, P.E., BCEE, receives Fuller Award from NEWWA

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l: Tom poses for a photo with NEWWA President-Elect Gene Koontz; r: Tom give his acceptance speech

Thomas R. Morgan, P.E., BCEE, Client Service Specialist at Tata & Howard, received the prestigious George Warren Fuller Award from the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) during the Membership Recognition Gala on Tuesday evening, September 23, 2014.

Tom has been dedicated to providing water, wastewater, and stormwater services to communities throughout New England for the past 40 years.  Over the same timeframe, he has been actively involved in New England Water Works Association. He has served as Chair of the Program Committee, of which he is still a member, and is currently serving as Chair of the Innovations Committee. In addition, he has assisted with the aging infrastructure contest for the last eight years, organized several scavenger hunts at the Spring Conference, and attended numerous Association events. He is also an active and long-term contributor to Water for People, providing donations for much needed assistance to developing countries for the advancement of clean water and sanitary facilities.

The George Warren Fuller Award was established in 1937 and is presented annually to one member per section of the American Water Works Association for their distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, the brilliant diplomatic talent, and the constructive leadership which characterized the life of George Warren Fuller, one of America’s most eminent engineers. Such designation is presumed to recognize publicly the contribution toward the advancement of water works practice the individual has made.

Congratulations, Tom!