Awards & Recognition
Hallsdale‐Powell Utility District is committed to providing quality water and wastewater services and we are proud of the recognition our facilities and employees have received throughout the years.
2022 Award of Excellence
KY/TN AWWA Honors and Awards for outstanding performance achieved in Water Treatment and Water Distribution.
Committed To Excellence
Currently, the District is supported by 106 well-qualified, trained and committed employees. The staff of Hallsdale-Powell Utility District are committed to working safely, efficiently and diligently in their efforts to deliver clean drinking water, properly dispose of our communities’ wastewater and provide unmatched service excellence.
National Association of Clean Water Awards
The Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognizes facilities for excellence in permit compliance.
| Beaver Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant | Raccoon Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Silver Award | 2021 | Silver Award |
| 2020 | Silver Award | 2020 | Gold Award |
| 2019 | Silver Award | 2019 | Silver Award |
| 2018 | Silver Award | 2018 | Platinum Award |
| 2017 | Gold Award | 2017 | Gold Award |
| 2016 | Silver Award | 2016 | Gold Award |
| 2015 | Gold Award | 2015 | Gold Award |
| 2014 | Silver Award | 2014 | Gold Award |
| 2013 | Silver Award | 2013 | Silver Award |
| 2012 | Silver Award | 2012 | Platinum Award |
| 2011 | Platinum Award | 2011 | Platinum Award |
| 2010 | Gold Award | 2010 | Gold Award |
| 2009 | Gold Award | 2009 | Gold Award |
| 2008 | Gold Award | 2008 | Gold Award |
| 2007 | Gold Award | 2007 | Gold Award |
| 2006 | Silver Award | ||
| Silver Awards - No more than five violations in a calendar year Gold Awards - No violations in a calendar year Platinum Awards - No violations over a consecutive five-year period |
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Kentucky‐Tennessee Water Environment Association Awards
The Operational Excellence Award from the Kentucky‐Tennessee Water Environment Association (KY/TN WEA) recognizes facilities with no more than one violation in a calendar year.
| Beaver Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant | Raccoon Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2018 | 2021 | 2018 |
| 2019 | 2016 | 2019 | 2016 |
| 2017 | 2014 | 2017 | 2014 |
| 2015 | 2011 | 2015 | 2011 |
| 2012 | 2009 | 2012 | 2009 |
| 2010 | 2007 | 2010 | 2007 |
| 2008 | 2008 | ||
Employee Awards
2021 TAUD Wastewater Operator of the Year – Jim Hembree
This award is given by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts to an Operator who possess a high level of knowledge and skill in the area of wastewater treatment and whose contribution is instrumental to their utility.
2020 Tennessee Operator Meritorious Service Award – Joe Snyder
This award is given by the KY/TN WEA to an Operator with success in management of plant and/or distribution system performance as well as technical knowledge, regulatory compliance, and Section participation.
2019 Tennessee’s Golden Manhole Award – Randy Byrge
This award is given by the Clean Water Professionals to recognize individuals who have dedicated their careers to the wastewater collection field and have made outstanding contributions in the area of wastewater collection systems.
2013 Orchid Award
This award is presented by Keep Knoxville Beautiful to celebrate projects that promote a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful community.