Attention Operators!
NYWEA 92nd Annual Meeting Lucy Grassano Operator Scholarships:
$900 Travel Stipend AND Full Week Registration Waived for Conference
This scholarship is named after Lucy Grassano who was a Principal Administrative Assistant at NYC DEP; she was a mentor, friend, teacher and "mother" to many operations staff throughout the years. Everyone needs a coach and it is in this spirit that these scholarships are granted in her name.
The NYWEA Board of Directors along with the leaders of all seven Chapters want to provide the opportunity for a certified operator to attend the 92nd Annual Meeting in New York City.
The criteria are:
1) Must be a Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator**
2) One Operator from EACH CHAPTER will be selected
3) Selections made on the following:
a. Individual has never attended an Annual Meeting of NYWEA in the past;
b. Must be a NYWEA member (Membership Application can accompany Scholarship Application);
c. Submit a 200 word essay why you would like to attend by December 1.
**Must work day-to-day in a wastewater treatment or collection utility. NYWEA Voluntary Collection Systems Operators are also eligible.
Note: $900 is an offsetting stipend for travel expenses. Expenses beyond $900 will have to be paid by the Operator directly. Checks will be issued to winners prior to the annual meeting.
