Be a Leader!!

Are you currently a committee member? Maybe you’re a past committee member? Have you attended one of our conferences for the past three years? Want to be a leader in our industry? Then consider being a board member! The NYSAWWA board meets 4 times a year and averages about 40 volunteer hours a year. Our board members help to shape to the future of our industry and we want you to be a part of it! To learn more talk with one of our current or past board members or call Jenny Ingrao, Executive Director 716-665-0616 or email jenny@nysawwa.org! 

We are accepting board nominations!

The Nominating Committee of the New York Section American Water Works Association is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Governors with the following skills and experience. The Nominating Committee (five most recent Section Past Chairs) is committed to developing a diverse and balanced Board of Governors that supports the Section Office in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the section and the association.

Issue Area Expertise

• Knowledge of the water industry issues and trends
• The American Water Works Association, its vision and mission.
• The mission and vision of the New York Section
• The organizational structure of the New York Section and its committees
• The funding mechanism that supports the New York Section activities

Competencies and Skills

• Highly credible and respected in area of expertise
• Governance experience; successful track record of serving on non-profit boards, or at the Section committee level
• Strategic thinking, planning and execution
• Financial acumen including basic budgeting and ability to understand financial statements
• A commitment and ability to reach out to industry contacts to recruit new partners and/or to advance the goals of the New York Section American Water Works Association
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Forward thinking; an ability to notice key trends and proactively position the Section and its programming based on those insights
• Commitment to service and acting in the best interests of the NYSAWWA

Get Involved!!

Do you want to advocate for safe drinking water? Do you have ideas for new training sessions? Want to plan No Water. No Beer. events? Want to just make a difference? Then join a committee! Whether you have 2 volunteer hours a year give or 10 volunteer hours a year to give, the New York Section American Water Works Association has a great way for you to involved!

Click here to view all our committees or talk with Jenny Ingrao, Executive Director 716-665-0616 or jenny@nysawwa.org to learn more! 

We are actively seeking volunteers for our Awards/Scholarship Committee!

About the Committee: The Awards/Scholarship Committee oversees the nominations and applications for AWWA and Section awards and student scholarships.