The
Peggy Barton BAT Professional Growth Award
was established to promote women’s involvement and longevity in the field of Backflow Assembly Testing. The award amount is for $145, covering payment in full for a BAT Professional Growth examination. Two Peggy Barton Backflow Assembly Tester Professional Growth Awards may be awarded each calendar year.
The Peggy Barton BAT Professional Growth Award may be awarded to any woman who:
- Is currently a certified BAT in Washington State.
- Has not yet met the professional growth requirement for their current reporting period.
About Peggy Barton:
Peggy Barton was the Director of Washington Certification Services at Green River College and retired in 2019. She administered the State of Washington Department of Health's professional growth program for certified waterworks operators, and the certification and professional growth program for backflow assembly testers. Peggy was committed to operator certification and training, and protection of public health on a national, regional and state-wide level for over 35 years. She was an active volunteer with the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) for over thirty years, serving as President in 2000. Peggy received ABC's highest award, the Harris F. Seidel Award, in 2005 for her national contributions to establishing and advancing certification programs. As a woman in a male dominated field, Peggy was a strong supporter of women in the industry. The BAT women's awards were implemented under her directorship.