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Awards and Recognition for Water Quality, Wastewater Management, Telecommunications, Solar Business Achievement, Climate Protection Initiatives and United Way Campaign (NB)
* SEPA (Solar Electric Power Association) Award for Solar Business Achievement in the area of Community Outreach and Public Awareness
* Florida Water Environment Association William D. Hatfield Award
* First Place in American Water Works Association Region XI Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest
* FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) Plan Operations Excellence Award
* Utilities Telecom Council "Apex Award"
* ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) Milestone Awards
* APPA (American Public Power Association) Award of Continued Excellence
* FMEA (Florida Municipal Electric Association) Community Service Award
* Nomination for United Way's Inspiring Success Award
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SEPA Award for Solar Business Achievement in the area of Community Outreach and Public Awareness - For raising awareness of its solar Feed-in Tariff, GRU was awarded the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) Award for Solar Business Achievement in the area of Community Outreach and Public Awareness. Executive Director of SEPA Julia Hamm applauded GRU's efforts to bring customers and the solar industry together in development of a city-wide PV system.
Florida Water Environment Association William D. Hatfield Award - Jamie Hope was nominated by his peers for this award recognizing outstanding performance and professionalism in wastewater treatment plant operations.
First Place in American Water Works Association Region XI Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest - Recognized in North Central Florida region
FDEP Plant Operations Excellence Award - The Kanapaha Water Reclamation Facility was recognized for demonstration of excellence in operation, maintenance and compliance; innovative treatment; waste reduction and pollution prevention; recycling; and other ...
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