Scott Goodinson accepts 2009 Alfred E. Peloquin Award.Scott Goodinson, of the Veolia Water-operated Cranston, R.I. wastewater facility, received the 2009 Alfred E. Peloquin Award. This award is given annually to an individual who has shown a high level of interest and performance in wastewater operations in each of the six New England states. It recognizes significant contributions to the wastewater field in such areas as improvements to the environment, cost-effective plant operations and related activities. The award is accompanied by a nomination from NEWEA to the Water Environment Foundation for consideration of a national award.
Richard Salisbury, also of Cranston, R.I., has received the 2009 J.J. Courchaine Collections Systems Award. The award recognizes outstanding efforts in the operation, maintenance, management and design of a wastewater collection system.
The NEWEA is a volunteer organization of more than 2,100 New England water and wastewater professionals who contribute their energy and expertise to manage the water environment in New England. The organization's awards recognize the best water quality professionals from within the NEWEA organization, plus additional professionals from the public education, journalism, educational institution and municipal utility/public works community from all New England states.
Veolia Water has long been part of the Northeast environmental community, operating facilities on the East coast for more than 25 years. The company employs more than 500 employees in New England.