Montgomery Receives Gold Award for Water Ambassador from ISAWWA

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Pictured (Left to Right): ISAWWA Engagement Specialist Shaunna Robinson, Village President Matt Brolley, ISAWWA Board's Secretary Treasurer Hanting Wange, and Water & Sewer Superintendent Jeremy Moss at the July 22 Village Board Meeting

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Release Date | Monday, August 19, 2024

Village of Montgomery Receives Gold Award for Water Ambassador from Illinois Section American Water Works Association

Montgomery, Illinois – The Village of Montgomery is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Gold Water Ambassador Award for 2023 through the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA). This award recognizes the Village's exceptional commitment to elevate public perception, knowledge and consumer education of the water industry.

As one of twenty-two communities across Illinois to receive this award, the water department team has been actively educating and communicating with our residents through the website, social media, and newsletter publications.

Under exemplary leadership, the Village of Montgomery's water department has maintained the highest standards of water service, fostering a community culture that values and protects this vital resource, ensuring the residents' security and confidence in their water supply. The Village of Montgomery has been proactive in implementing innovative water conservation programs, engaging the community through educational initiatives, and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources. These efforts have contributed to Montgomery's residents' well-being and set a benchmark for other communities in Illinois.

The ISAWWA Gold Award for Water Ambassador was officially presented to Water & Sewer Superintendent Jeremy Moss by ISAWWA’s Board of Trustees Secretary Treasurer Hanting Wange and Engagement Specialist Shaunna Richardson at the Monday, July 22 board meeting. For more information on the Village of Montgomery's water initiatives or the ISAWWA Gold Award for Water Ambassador, please visit isawwa.org or contact Jeremy Moss at jmoss@montgomeryil.org.

About ISAWWA:

The Illinois Section American Water Works Association is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to safe and sustainable water for Illinois. ISAWWA provides resources for the advocacy of safe and sustainable water through enriching membership, mentoring, and increasing public awareness. Learn more at www.isawwa.org

Pictured (left to right): Water Operator Andy Jackson, Water Operator Jason Carey, Water & Sewer Superintendent Jeremy Moss, and Director of Public Works Mark Wolf at the ISAWWA WaterCon in Peoria, IL earlier this year.

Village of Montgomery | MontgomeryIL.org

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF MONTGOMERY, IL

Located in northern Illinois, 40 miles southwest of Chicago and due south of Aurora, the Village of Montgomery is home to more than 20,000 residents. Nestled along the banks of the Fox River in Kane and Kendall counties, Montgomery encompasses the charm of a small town with the access and regional connectivity of a large city. Founded in 1835, rich with history and possibility, the rural suburb of Montgomery, Illinois, is a fantastic community to raise a family, chase business dreams, and revel in the beauty of native Illinois. For more information, please visit montgomeryil.org.