United States
Environmental Protection
A§ency
Nomination  Guidance
2002 Biosolids Exemplary
Management Awards Program
For:  Operating Projects,
     Technology Development,
      Research, and
      Public Acceptance
Section 501 (e) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) authorizes a program
for recognizing excellence in waste treatment and pollution abatement
programs. The biosolids awards are
a part of the 2002 CWA Recognition Awards Program that
recognizes significant contributions in the development
and implementation of cost-effective, environmentally safe
and publicly acceptable biosolids management practices.
        Municipal Technology Branch
      U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
             EPA East
   1201 Constitution Avenue, NW (Mail Code 4204M)
          Washington, DC 20004

     Internet: See Section III and Appendix B at
       http://www.epa.gov/owm/muni.htm

            Office of Water
           EPA 832-B-02-002
            January 2002

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              INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2002
   BIOSOLIDS EXEMPLARY MANAGEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce the
2002 Biosolids Exemplary Management Awards Program. This year's program
recognizes excellence in all areas of municipal biosolids management, including
outstanding operating projects, research, technological advances, public acceptability,
and risk and cost reduction activities.

EPA encourages you to submit nominations. The very process of preparing a
nomination package is beneficial. It helps preparers focus on the  relevance of their
efforts and facilitates the spread of knowledge about the excellence of nominated
activities so that others might benefit. Transferring this knowledge is very important so
please do not miss this opportunity to submit your nomination.

EPA encourages states and regions to have local Biosolids Exemplary Management
Awards Programs. These increase the opportunity for recognition, promote public
understanding of good biosolids management at the local level, and emphasize the
benefits and sound science behind exemplary management.  Water Environment
Federation (WEF) Member Associations, the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP), and
regional biosolids management associations are encouraging nominations for this year's
awards program.  Please note the current categories and criteria that allow for the
recognition of a broad spectrum of programs with sound management, effective
communication to stakeholders, and community-friendly practices.  The recognition
offered by this enhanced awards program is consistent with the new National Biosolids
Partnership Environmental Management System for Biosolids (EMS) which we hope that
all biosolids managers will want to implement.

The following material describes the awards program in detail and provides guidance
for preparing and submitting nominations.  Please note that you need to send your
nominations to the EPA's Regional Offices by the deadlines specified in this document
so that your outstanding efforts can be considered for both regional and national
competitions.  The National awards will  be presented on September 30, 2002, at the
Annual WEF Conference and Exposition (WEFTEC) in Chicago, Illinois.

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                          AWARD CATEGORIES

Nominations will be accepted for recognition of excellence in a wide range of
activities that have stimulated the exemplary management of municipal biosolids.
National awards may be presented in the following categories:

#     Operating Projects (large & small). Outstanding, full-scale, exemplary
      management technologies.

#     Technology Development Activities. Significant technological
      improvements developed and fully proven at the operational level; these
      may be pilot or full-scale activities.

#     Research Activities. Studies that have substantially contributed to an
      improved understanding of biosolids management practices, reduced risks
      and costs, improved public acceptance, and/or have advanced the
      technology.
#     Public Acceptance Activities (municipal & others). Significant local,
      regional, and national activities that have increased public acceptance of
      biosolids management practices.

                 NOMINATION AND AWARD INFORMATION

#     Nominations for awards may be submitted by anyone including the
      nominee, EPA regions, states, WEF member associations, municipalities,
      consultants, researchers, or other interested parties.

#     Nominated entries may include both individuals and groups from private as
      well as public organizations.

#     As these nomination packages are prepared, it is important to tell the story
      in a manner that clearly shows the benefits of exemplary management,
      including how the activity reduced public concern. This information can
      often be utilized locally in press releases, brochures and other outreach
      activities.

#     Previous first-place winning projects or activities will not be considered as
      candidates for the same award category for a five-year period.  However,
      second place winners can reapply after a one-year wait to try for first place
      in the same award category. Unsuccessful nominees for awards may apply
      for an award the very next year. Persistence has paid off for many
      nominees who have won awards after several years of attempts and

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      improved nomination packages.

#     Check with your regional EPA office for any details about a possible local
      awards competition in your state.

#     For consideration in the National Awards Program, completed nomination
      packages (see specified format pages 7 & 8) must be received in duplicate
      by the EPA region in which your activity/project is located (pages 10 & 11).

#     The tentative regional deadlines for receipt of nominations are shown on
      page 9. Important-Please check with the appropriate regional office
      contact (page 10) for any region-specific nomination guidance and for that
      region's final submission deadline.

#     Entries will be considered for state and regional awards (where applicable)
      as well as national awards. Regions will forward one copy of each qualified
      nomination package to EPA Headquarters by the May 31, 2002, national
      deadline.

#     Nomination packages (received for the national competition) will be
      reviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from EPA, WEF, and
      other groups using the evaluation criteria (see pages 5 & 6) during July
      2002. The panel recommends winning activities to EPA which, in turn, will
      make final selections. State and EPA regional offices (where applicable) will
      also review the nominations for a separate competition in their region.
      Because the national and regional award programs involve separate review
      panels and because all qualified entries may be considered in both
      competitions, it is possible that winners in the national awards program
      may differ from the regional award winners.

#     Nominated activities may sometimes be chosen for special recognition
      rather than a categorical award.

#     Winning projects must be in full compliance with applicable regulations.
      EPA will review the panel's recommendations for compliance with regional
      and headquarters compliance offices before winners are announced.

#     We anticipate being able to notify national award winners by July 31, 2002.

#     National awards consisting of a certificate and plaque will be presented on
      Monday, September 30, 2002, at the WEFTEC Annual Conference in
      Chicago, Illinois. Because of fiscal constraints, EPA is unable to pay for
      travel to the awards program. While we hope that you will attend the

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      National Wastewater Management Excellence Awards Ceremony in
      Chicago, separate arrangements will be made to present awards to those
      unable to attend.

#     Short articles describing national award winning exemplary management
      activities will be developed by EPA and WEF for publication in WEF's
      Operations Forum. Subsequent publications describing those regional as
      well as national activities will be encouraged. Photographic prints and
      analysis of both winning and non-winning entries will be used in EPA
      publications that encourage exemplary biosolids management practices.
      Please send photographic prints and not color zerox as zerox copies
      cannot be used in publications.

                         EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Biosolids Exemplary Management Award candidates will be evaluated
against the following criteria:

FOR OPERATING PROJECTS [Two Categories: (1) < 5 dry tons per day {DTPD}
and (2) > 5 DTPD] (Note:  Categorization is based upon the actual average daily
biosolids production and not the design capacity.)

#     Sustained, full-scale, proven operation over several years.

#     Consistent, cost-effective operation.

#     Public acceptance.

#     Compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

#     Reduced risk.

#     Conservation of natural resources (e.g., nutrients, organic matter, and
      energy) and control of pollutants and nuisances like odor, dust and traffic.

#     Excellence in project management, and particularly management that
      fosters close communication and coordination among all biosolids
      stakeholders including the generator, end-user where applicable, project
      neighbors and public.

FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION OR DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

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#     Sustained excellence in advancing our knowledge of technologies that
      manage biosolids (e.g., improved design criteria or operational practice).

#     Technology with potential for use elsewhere across the country.

#     Operational proof of performance.

#     Resolved previous biosolids management or utilization problems and have
      helped gain public acceptance.

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FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

#     Greatly improved our understanding of the environmental effects
      associated with biosolids management.

#     Contributed substantially to development of improved design and
      operation.
#     Generated key information for the development of improved biosolids
      regulations and guidance.

#     Provided quality information from well-designed studies with wide
      applicability and statistical merit.
FOR PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE [Two Categories: (1) Municipalities (2) All Others]

#     Demonstrated increases in both public acceptance and public demand.
      The term "public" is meant to include regulatory agencies, agricultural
      organizations, water quality professionals, public health officials,
      environmentalists, academic institutions, and the news media as well as the
      general public. Indicators of "demand' include such factors as waiting lists
      and users paying for biosolids.

#     Dedicated and successful individual and team efforts.

#     Demonstrated willingness to share information and approaches for
      improving practices, reducing risks and thereby gaining public acceptance.

#     Successful approaches for working with the press and other groups,
      explaining the benefits of the chosen biosolids management activity,
      cultivating and gaining allies, and disproving alarmist rumors that may
      arise.
#     Excellence in local information transfer and training efforts that have made
      a positive local difference, (e.g., on-site demonstrations and collaborative
      efforts involving municipalities, citizens, universities, and others).

#     Characterized by managers who work with all stakeholders to identify and
      utilize critical control points for ensuring sound management and
      community-friendly practices.

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                          NOMINATION FORMAT

The information described in the Nomination Format should be supplied in the
nomination package.  The completeness of information provided and the manner
in which the nomination addresses the Evaluation Criteria in both the Executive
Summary and the text is especially important.

All nominations must be submitted in duplicate in the following format to the
appropriate EPA Regional Office (see pages 10 & 11).

 1. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION (See sample front page form on page 9)

      Name, address, affiliation, telephone and fax numbers, NPDES number (if
      applicable), and the spokesperson for the project or activity.  Please also
      provide the name and addresses of your government officials so they may
      be notified should your entry win an award.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (2 pages or less)

      Describe the project or activity indicating the award category for which the
      nomination is proposed and how you believe it meets the evaluation
      criteria.

3. FACILITY/ACTIVITY INFORMATION (4-5 pages)

      Provide the following relevant information, if applicable,  to adequately
      support the nomination.

      (a)   Biosolids type, quantity (expressed as tonnage of dry solids
           processed per day, week or year), quality (nutrient and pollutant
           concentrations compared with Part 503 Table 3 pollutant
           concentration limits), processing information, and other details
           relevant to the exemplary management practice or activity. Be
           specific regarding the unit processes, including biosolids production
           and processing details. Account for the types and amounts of
           biosolids going to each beneficial use and/or disposal practice.

      (b)   Duration and size of the project or activity; extent  of ability to operate
           at design level; and cost and effectiveness information.

      (c)   Description of the project monitoring program as it determines
           compliance; keeps the public informed of biosolids transport, use or
           disposal; evaluates performance; and helps modify practices.

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(d)    Description of the contributions of the cooperating parties to the
      biosolids managment project or activity.

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      (e)   Provision of sufficient information, including the NPDES permit
           number if applicable, so that the awards judges and EPA compliance
           assurance staff can determine the compliance of nominated projects
           with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

      (f)    Description of important project management activities that maintain
           and promote excellence and maximize the benefits of sound biosolids
           management, (e.g., hold down costs; improve biosolids quality; use a
           written code of good practice or other means to promote compliance
           with rules, manage nutrients and minimize odors and other nuisances;
           and promote acceptance via working with allies, press and the public).

      (g)   Description of training activities that have improved operations,
           performance, and public acceptance.

      (h)   Description of the effectiveness of the local pretreatment program that
           has resulted in better quality and easier management of biosolids.

      (i)    Description of special innovative practices or activities.

      (j)    Discuss how obstacles (technical, political, public acceptance, or
           other) have been overcome as a result of the nominated activity.

      (k)   Give evidence of the enhanced benefits that have resulted from the
           activity, such as lower costs for biosolids management; lower energy
           consumption; fewer public health and environmental risks; greater
           national adoption of practice; improved  public acceptance; and, where
           applicable, user payments for biosolids, enhanced soil properties,
           better crop productivity and quality, enhanced plant disease
           resistance, and increased demand for biosolids products.

4.  ATTACHMENTS

      Supporting materials may be attached. The attachment should include a
      short cover index page that lists the various supporting materials and gives
      about a 4- to 6-line description of each item.

      Photographs of the activity are strongly encouraged. Actual photographic
      prints are better than Xerox copies, since only the photographic prints are
      suitable for publications. EPA and others would like to use your prints in
      publications that illustrate and provide greater recognition of your activity.

      Note: Sheer bulk of information is not necessary or definitive. Be concise

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and attach items that truly substantiate the importance and relevance of the
beneficial use project or activity. Please do not send materials that you wish
to have back. They cannot be returned.
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      SAMPLE FRONT PAGE (2002 Biosolids Management Awards Program)


I.  Proposed Award Category	

II.  Facility Identification Name

      a) Official Name and Address of Award Entity to be Engraved on Plaque
       and Certificate	


      b) Type of Ownership	
       (e.g., corporate, private or public, university, etc.)

       Zip Codes of Service Area	
       (used to notify US Representatives)
      c) Contact Person Regarding the Nomination.
       Their Title, Address, Telephone and Fax No.
   Award Notification

      a) Name, Title, Address and Telephone and Fax Numbers of Local Officials
       (e.g., Mayor, Authority Board President, Corporate President,
       Department Chairman, etc.) of the person to be notified:
      b) Federal and State Political Notifications

       US Senators & Representatives (list names only)
       State Governor's Name & Address
      c) Other.
IV. One Sentence Description

      Lists the Most Significant Noteworthy Features of the Operation/Activity

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            TENTATIVE REGIONAL DEADLINES FOR NOMINATIONS
EPA    Tentative *
Region  Deadline Dates        States
 1         05-24-02          Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
                            Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

 2         03-15-02          New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

 3         05-24-02          Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland,
                            Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

 4         05-24-02          Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,
                            North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

 5         05-24-02          Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio,
                            Wisconsin

 6         05-24-02          Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
                            Texas

 7         05-24-02          Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

 8         05-24-02          Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota,
                            Utah, Wyoming

 9         05-24-02          Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American
                            Samoa, Guam

 10         05-24-02          Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
     *These deadline dates for receipt of award nomination packages are
     tentative.  Please check with your Regional Office for verification.
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             EPA REGIONAL CONTACT: (See List of States in Each Region, Page 10)
Region
        Address
Contact
Telephone
E-mail
 10
        Office of Ecosystems Protection   Thelma Murphy
        One Congress Street, Suite 1100  (CMU)
        Boston, MA 02114-2033

        Division of Enforcement and      Alia Roufaeal
         Compliance Assistance
        290 Broadway, 20th Floor
        New York, NY 10007-1866

        EPA Water Protection Division     Jim Kern
        1650 Arch Street (3WP23)
        Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029

        EPA Water Management Division   Jim Adcock
        Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
        61  Forsyth St., SW
        Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
        EPA Water Division (WN-16J)
        77 West Jackson
        Chicago, IL 60604
                               John Colletti
        Permits Section, Permits Branch  Denise K. Hamilton
        Water Quality Protection Div. (6WQ-PP)
        1445 Ross Avenue
        Dallas, TX 75202
        901 North 5th St. (WWPD)
        Kansas Cith, KS 66101
                               Cynthia Sans
Biosolids Mgmt Program (8P-W-P) Bob Brobst
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2466

EPA Clean Water Act             Lauren Fondahl

 Compliance Office (WTR7)
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

EPA NPDES Permits Unit (OW130)  Dick Hetherington

1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
                                                       617-918-1615     Murphy.thelma@epa.gov
                                                               Fax:
                                                        617-918-1505
                                                       212-637-3864
                                                       Fax
                                                        212-637-3953
                                      Roufaeal.alia@epa.gov
                                                       215-814-5788
                                                       Fax:
                                                                215-814-2318
                                      Kern.jim@epa.gov
                                                       404-562-9248
                                                               Fax:
                                                        404-562-8692
                      312-886-6106
                      Fax:
                       312-886-7804

                      214-665-2775
                              Fax:
                                      Adcock.james@epa.gov
                Colletti.john@epa.gov
                                                                       Hamilton.Denise@epa.gov
                                                                214-665-2191
                      913-551-7492     Sans.cynthia@epa.gov
                       Fax:
                       913-551-7765

                      303-312-6129     Brobst.bob@epa.gov
                      Fax:
                       303-312-7084

                              415-972-3514
                              Fondahl.lauren@epa.gov
                       Fax:
                       415-947-3537
                              206-553-1941
                              Hetherington.dick@epa.gov
                      Fax:
                       206-553-0165
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Also
        The Water Environment Federation
Contact:  Attention:  Technical & Educational Services
        601 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
       703-684-2438
       edemichele@wef.org
       Fax:
703-684-2492
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                          PREVIOUS NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS EXEMPLARY AWARD WINNERS
Category
        Winner [Activity]
Award*/Year
      Operating
Projects
(>5MGD)
Operating
Projects
(<5 MGD)
Technology
Development
Anne Arundel County, MDDPW [Lime Stab, Land Aft                1st 2001
        San Jose/Santa Clara, CA WPCP [Ann Dig, Air Dry Landfill Cover]        2d  2001
        Merco Joint Venture, LLL, Sierra Blanca, TX [Contr Land Aft       1st  2000
Unified Sewerage Agency,  Washington Co, OR  [Arid Land Aft    2d 2000
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer Dist [Milorganite,landap]            1st 1999
City of Portland, OR [Comp & Land Use]                  2nd  1999
City of Tacoma, WA [Multiple, Team TAGRO]                         1st 1998
Western Carolina Regional Sewer Auth. [Multiple]               2nd 1998
City of Houston, TX [Heat Dry & Land Ap Lime Stab]           1st 1997
Ducket Creek San Distr., St Charles, MO [Land Ap Aerobic Dig]       2nd 1997
                 King County, WA WPC Div [Farm & Forest]
                 County San Distr of LA, CA [Diverse]
                 City of Austin, TX, [Multiple Uses]
                 Tacoma Utilities Services, WA [LandAp, TAGRO Soil Mix]
                 City of Los Angeles, CA [MultipleUses]
                 City of Columbus, OH  [MultipleUses]
                 Clayton  Co, Water Authority, GA [Heat Dry, Comp]
                 City of Austin Water & WW Util, TX [Comp, Air Or]
                 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Util. Dist., NC [LandAp]
                 Truckee Meadows Water Reclaim,  Dist., CA [LandAft
                 City of Omaha, NE [LandAppl.]
                 Miami-Dade, FL  [AirDry, Composting, Marketing]
                 Vallejo San. & Flood Control Dist., CA  [LandAft
                 Cape May County Mun. Util. Auth., NJ [Composting]
                 Hampton Roads, VA [Nutragreen-LandAp., Comp]
                 Clayton Co., GA  [Comp, Heat Dry, Tree Prod]
                 Pima County, AZ [LandApplication]
                 Seattle Metro, WA  [Forest&Ag. Land Use]
                 San. Dist of Los Angeles Co., CA [Composting]
                                                           1st 1996
                                                           2nd 1996
                                                           1st 1995
                                                  2nd 1995
                                                           1st 1994
                                                           2nd 1994
                                                           1st 1993
                                                           2nd 1993
                                                                   1st 1992
                                                           2nd 1992
                                                           1st 1991
                                                  2nd 1991
                                                           1st 1990
                                                           2nd 1990
                                                  1st 1989
                                                  tie2nd1989
                                                           tie2nd1989
                                                           1st 1988
                                                           2nd 1988
Coity of Gresham, OR [Ann Dig. Land Use]                         1st  2001
         Lexington, NC Regional WWTP Compost Facility              1st 2000
Dekalb County, GA Pole Bridge Creek Adv Sec Trt Fac [LandAft   2nd 2000
Cityof Lenoir, NC Lower Creek WRF [blendedProducts]            1st  1999
City of Washington, NC Water Resources DPW  [LandAft         2nd 1999
Blue Heron Water Reel Facility, Titusville, FL [Mixed]            1st  1998
Freemont, NB Wastewater Trt Facility [LiquidLandAppl]            2nd 1998
Univ. Joint Auth., State College, PA [Composting]                 1st  1997
Summerville, SC [LiquidLandAppl]                                2nd 1997
Newton, IA WPC Facility [AnaerobLandAppl]                        1st  1996
Port Townsend, WA Biosolids Composting Facility           2nd 1996
Elizabethton, TN [Co-composting]                                 1st  1995
Chippewa Falls, Wl [Land Appl by Injection]                 2nd 1995
Cumberland County Util Auth, NJ [LandAppl]                     1st  1994
City of New Smyrna Beach, FL [LandAppl]                       2nd 1994
Lafayette Wastewater Trtment Plant, GA [LandAppl]             1st  1993
Chillicothe Munic Util WW Tmt Pit, MO [Liq Land App!\                  2nd 1993
The City of St. Peters, MO [LandAppl]                 1st 1992
The Sussex Co. Mun. Util. Auth., NJ [Mess, Comp]                2nd 1992
Alpena, Ml [Revegetate Industrial Waste Site]                           1st  1991
Blackfoot, ID  [LandAppl., Outreach]                                 2nd 1991
Hannibal, MO, Bd of Pub. Works  [EconLandAp]                   1st  1990
Redwood San. Sewer Service Dist., CA [toCompost\             2nd 1990

King County, WAWPC Div [ForestBiosAppSystem]          1st 1996
WSSC  Montgomery Co., MD Regional Compost. Fac.
 [Scrubber and Mixing Advances/Comp. Odor Cont]          1st 1992
Cityof Lancaster, PA [CompostingOdorCont]                        2nd 1992
N-Viro  [Alkaline Stabilization of Sludge], OH                    1st 1990
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WSSC Montgomery Co., MD Regional Compost. Fac.
 [Thermal Odor Control}                                  2nd 1990
Austin, TX [Accelerated Air Drying]                        1st  1989
WSSC Montgomery Co. MD, Regional Compost. Fac.
 [Chemical Odor Control}                                  1st  1988
Sussex Co., NJ [Compost Odor & Process Control}             2nd 1988
        *1st and 2nd  place awards are not always given
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                      PREVIOUS NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS EXEMPLARY AWARD WINNERS (cont.)
Category
Winner [Activity]
Award*/Year
Research       Poland Biosolids Smelter Waste Reclaim Proj, R III
Activities       Littleton/Englewood, CO [DrylandWheat]
                WSSC Montg Co, MD Comp Fac [Trt PitProcess/Odor]
                City of Phila.Water Dept, PA [CompOpns& VOC's]
                Dr. Terry Logan, Ohio State Univ, OH
                Rocky Mt. Forest & Range Exp Sta, NM
                Los Angeles County San Dist, CA [Comp Odor/VOQ
                Drs. Al Page & Andrew Chang, Univ of CA, Riv.
                Dr. Paul Giordano, Tenn Valley Authority, AL
                Dr. Rufus Chaney, US Dept. of Agriculture, MD
                         Dr. Michael Overcash, NC State University
                Univ. of MN, USDA Research Team
                W124/W170 Regional Research Comm., USDA, CSRS
                Allentown, PA/Penn State U, Palmerton [Reveg\
                                                         1st 2000
                                                         1st 1999
                                                         1st 1998
                                                 1st 1995
                                                                 1st 1994
                                                         2nd 1994
                                                         1st 1993

                                                         2nd 1991
                                                         1st 1990
                1st 1991
                                                                 2nd 1990
                                                                 1st 1989
                                                         1st 1988
                                                         2nd 1988
Public           City of Wyoming, Michigan [Municipal ]                               1st 2000
Acceptance       Western Carolina Reg Sewer Auth, Greenville, SC {Mun]                      2nd 2000
                Prowers County, CO [ Many Groups, Otto]                                1st 1999
                City of Warren, OH [Municipal                                        1st 1999
                Iowa Water Pol Cont Assoc, Ames, IA  [Otto]                                 1st 1998
                Cartersville, GA  [Municipal]                                           1st 1997
                Memphis, TN, TE Maxson WW Trt Pit [Municipal]                        1st 1996
                City of Tacoma, \N ^[Municipal]                                         2nd 1996
                New England Interstate WPC Commission [Otto]                      1st 1996
                Rocky Mts. Water Environ Association  [Otto]                                 2nd 1996
                Dr. Lee Jacobs, Mich State Univ., Ml                                         1st 1995

Special          Hawk Ridge Compost Facility, ME [Multi Source Composting]               2001
Recognition     Climax Mo Co., Summit Co Biosolids Producers, Westvac Env Svc
                & Summit Co Recycling Proj [Reclaim High Alt, Mine Site]                 2001
                Biocycle, J of Comp & Recycling, Emmaus, PA [Effective &
                 Respons Journalise Efforts Promoting good Science Practices]              2000
                NE OH Regional Sewer District, Cleveland, OH  [Effective Use
                 Waste Heat Boilers During Incineration]                                  2000
                Oregon Assoc of Clean Water Agencies & Oregon
                State Univ [Education & Training Program]                                    1999
                Philadelphia, PA Water Dept [Reclaim Strip Mines]                           1998
                Lime Lake Reclamation Project [ PrivReclaimIndustLands]                   1998
                Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co [NationalSupport
                 Compliant Services]                                                      1998
                Springfield, MA [OvercomeSerious Odors/Acceptance]                           1997
                Maine Compost Team, Augusta  [TeamExcellence]                         1997
                Mountains to Sound Greenway Biosolids Forestry
                 Prog ram, WA [Stakeholders Use Biosolids Env Ben]                            1996
                Environ. Waste Recycling  Inc., NC [PubAcpt&Opns]                         1996
                Northwest Biosolids Mgmt Assoc, WA [PubAcpf\                         1994
                Maine Waste Water Control Assoc, ME [PubAcpf\                         1994
                Oyzboyd Environmental Svc, GA [VertBedDewater]                         1994
                City of Tampa, FL Hookers Point WW Trt. Plant
                 [Optimizing Use of Digester Gas]                                            1992
                        Dr. Arthur E. Peterson, Dept of Soil Sci,
                 Madison, Wl [Sludge Research in W!\                                      1992
                The College of Forest Resources, Univ of WA
                 [Cooperative R&D, Appl to Forest Ecosystems]                            1992
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                 NutraLime, St. Paul, MN [Incin.Ash + Water
         Treatment Sludge for Land Improvement                                        1991
*1st and 2nd place awards are not always given
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                      PREVIOUS NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS EXEMPLARY AWARD WINNERS (cont.)
Category                Winner [Activity]                                     Award*/Year

Special          Dr. Arthur E. Peterson, Dept of Soil Sci,
Recognition       Madison, Wl [Sludge Research in Wl]                                       1992
(cont.)           The College of Forest Resources, Univ of WA
                  [Cooperative R&D, Appl to Forest Ecosystems]                           1992
                 NutraLime, St. Paul, MN [Incin.Ash + Water
         Treatment Sludge for Land Improvement                                        1991
                 Metro. Water Reclam. Dist. of Greater Chicago
                  Long Term Multiple Contrb. to Beneficial Use]                            1991
                 BioGro Systems, Inc., MD [SustainedService &
         Enhanced Public Acceptance]                                                 1990
                 City of Los Angeles, CA & Ag Tech  Co., AZ [Public-
         Private Team from Ocean Disp. to Ben Use]                               1989
                 East Bay Municipal Utilities Dist., CA [Sustained
         Contribution to Beneficial Use & Composting]                             1989


Honorable        Montgomery, AL Water Works & San Sewer Board  [LAp] (LOP)                    2000
Mention                  Jefferson Co Comm, Birmingham, AL Beltona [L Reclaim Prg]  (LOP)       2000
                 City of Cinton, NC [LAp]  (SOP)                                           2000
                 Village Creek WW Trt Pit,  Ft Worth,  TX [LAp] (LOP)                       1999
                 Pepper's Ferry Reg WWTA, Radford, VA  [LAp] (SOP)                      1999
                 Village Creek WW Trt Pit,  Ft Worth,  TX [LAp] (LOP)                        1998
                 Greenville, NC Utilities  Commission [Spraylrrig] (LOP)                             1998
                 Pole Bridge Creek San Dist, Dekalb Co, GA  [LandAp] (LOP)                 1997
                 City of Gastonia, NC [LandAp] (LOP)                                      1997
                 Letchworth  Ave WWTP, Billericia, MA [Com/?] (OP)                         1997
                 Winston-Salem, NC, Archie Elledge  WWTP [LA] (LOP)                     1996
                 Littleton/Englewood, CO WW Trt Pit [Dryland] (LOP)                        1996
                 Louisville, CO WW Trt Pit [WindrowComp] (OP)                             1996
                 Rochester Water Reclamation Plant, MN [PubAcpf\                         1996
                 Bloomington & Normal Water Rec Dist, IL [LAP] (OP)                      1995
                 Knoxville, TN Util Bd [LandAp, Strip Mine] (LOP)                       1995
                 St Charles MO River Trt Fac [LandAp] (OP)                               1995
                 City of Salem, OR [LandAp] (OP)                                          1994
                 Broward County, FL [Mkt&Producf\ (Res)                                  1994
                 Benton Harbor-St. Joseph, Ml WW Trt Pit. [LAp] (OP)                      1992
                 Madison, Wl, Metro-Gro [LandUse] (LOP)                                  1988
                 Lime Lakes, OH, PPG Corp. [Priv. Svc. ReclaimAlkSite] (OP)                   1988
                 Hannibal, MO [LandApplication] (OP)                                       1988
                 Bowling Green, KY [LandApplication] (OP)                                  1988
                 Fallbrook, CA [Vermicomposting] (TD)                                      1988
                 Ohio State Univ, Wooster, OH [CompostingBiotech] (Res)                     1988
*Special & Honorable Mention awards are not always given
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