Annual Awards Program
Do you have, or know of, a facility, project, program, associate, or employee that you feel deserves recognition? Have you been wondering how to foster that recognition? The Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations has an awards program to help you do just that.
The ISOSWO Awards Program recognizes premier facilities, projects, programs, and individuals in the Iowa solid waste management industry with some well-deserved accolades.
Nomination
The award nomination process is easy, simply complete the attached forms and return them to the Awards Committee Chairperson in the spring. The ISOSWO Awards Committee will review all nominations and make its recommendations to the ISOSWO Board of Directors. With the Fall Conference canceled, more details will come regarding for announcing the winners.
Award recipients will also have an opportunity to be selected for a professional video (shown below) produced highlighting the award-winning facility, project, or individual. The Awards Committee will consider all selected award applicants and recommend to the ISOSWO Board of Directors one that they believe stands above the rest and that can be effectively communicated through a video. The Awards Committee will work with the selected award recipient to produce the video to be shown at an upcoming ISOSWO Conference and shared on the ISOSWO YouTube channel.
Annual Awards Videos
Past Winners
| Year | Recipient | Project | Award Type |
| 2002 | Robert Mulqueen | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2002 | James Brick | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2002 | Francis "Doc" Hallada | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2002 | Sara Bixby | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2002 | Joe Robertson | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2002 | Joe Robertson | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2003 | Cass County Balefill | Innovative Waste Management Project Award | |
| 2003 | Bluestem Bioreactor Project | Innovative Waste Management Project Award | |
| 2003 | Metro Waste Authority | Outstanding Solid Waste Management Education Program | |
| 2003 | Dave Hogan | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2003 | Tom Clark | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2004 | East Central Iowa Council of Governments | Outstanding Solid Waste Management Education Program | |
| 2004 | Benton County Solid Waste Disposal Commission | Outstanding Program Award | |
| 2004 | Julie Smith | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2004 | Tracy Lemar | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2004 | Mary Wittry | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2004 | Tom Hadden | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2005 | Iowa Valley Continuing Education & Solid Waste Management Commission of Marshall County | Bi-Lingual Education Program | Outstanding Solid Waste Management Education Program |
| 2005 | Solid Waste Management Commission of Marshall County | Outstanding Environmental Protection Facility Award | |
| 2005 | Metro Waste Authority & EMC Insurance Company | Rehab the Lab | Innovative Waste Management Program Award |
| 2005 | Mary Burton | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2006 | Scott Smith | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2006 | Leslie Goldsmith | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2006 | Lavene Payne | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2007 | Floyde Pelkey | Recognition and Appreciation of Service | Recognition and Appreciation of Service |
| 2007 | Highways 151 and 61 Development LLC | Innovative Recycling Project Award | |
| 2007 | Keep Boone County Beautiful | Outstanding Litter/Beautification Award | |
| 2007 | University of Iowa | Food Waste Composting - Pilot Program | Innovative Waste Management Project Award |
| 2007 | Waste Commission of Scott County | Electronic Demanufacturing Facility | Outstanding Environmental Protection Facility Award |
| 2008 | Landfill of North Iowa | Household Hazardous Material Regional Collection Center | Outstanding Environmental Protection Facility Award |
| 2008 | Boone County Landfill | GREEN PAGES | Outstanding Facility/Program Award |
| 2009 | Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency | 2008 Flood Response Program | Outstanding Disaster Response Program |
| 2009 | Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency | Green Vision Education Program | Outstanding Facility/Program Award |
| 2010 | Gronen Restoration | Roshek Redevelopment | Innovative Waste Management/Recycling Award |
| 2010 | West Central Iowa Solid Waste Management Association | Material Recovery Facility | Outstanding Material Recovery Facility |
| 2010 | Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency & Cedar Rapids Community School District | Landfill Tours/Education Stations | Outstanding Solid Waste Management Education Program |
| 2011 | Tom Hadden | Professional Achievement Award | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2012 | Heritage Trust | Preservation Station | Outstanding Material Recovery Program |
| 2012 | Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency | Electronics Recycling Program | Outstanding Material Drop-off Program |
| 2012 | Mary Wittry | Service to Iowa Solid Waste Management Industry | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2012 | City of Cedar Rapids | Water Pollution Control Facility | Innovative Waste Management Project |
| 2013 | Western Iowa Initiative | Shingles Recycling Program | Outstanding Facility/Program Award - Outstanding Intergovernmental Cooperation |
| 2013 | Waste Commission of Scott County | Xstream Cleanup | Outstanding Facility/Program Award - Outstanding Litter/Beautification Program |
| 2013 | Keith Krambeck | Service to Iowa Solid Waste Management Industry | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2013 | Chuck Goddard | Service to Iowa Solid Waste Management Industry | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2013 | Muscatine Recycling Center | Recycle the Dress | Innovative Project Award-Innovative Recycling Project |
| 2014 | Cedar Rapid/Linn County Solid Waste Agency | Resource Recovery Building | Outstanding Facility/Program Award - Outstanding Material Recovery Building |
| 2014 | City of Cedar Rapids | 1 Bag Challenge | Outstanding Facility/Program Award - Outstanding Litter/Beautification Program |
| 2014 | Muriel McDermott | Service to Iowa Solid Waste Management Industry | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2015 | Metro Waste Authority | Flat-Fill Method | Outstanding Program Award for Outstanding Landfill Improvement Project |
| 2015 | Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency | Comprehensive Storm Water Management Project | Outstanding Facility/Program Award for Outstanding Storm Water Management Project |
| 2015 | Waste Commission of Scott County | Reuse Program at the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility | Outstanding Facility/Program Award for Innovative Recycling Project |
| 2015 | Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency | Comprehensive Storm Water Management Project | ISOSWO Video Award |
| 2016 | Mr. Don Vogt, Retired City of Dubuque Public Works Director | Service to Iowa Solid Waste Management Industry | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award |
| 2016 | City of Newton Sanitary Landfill | Recycling Area Improvements | Outstanding Facility/Program Award – Outstanding Material Drop-Off Program |
| 2016 | Metro Waste Authority | Metro Northwest Transfer Station | Outstanding Facility/Program Award– Outstanding Transfer Station |
| 2016 | Scott County Illegal Dumping Task Force | Outstanding Facility/Program Award – Intergovernmental Cooperation | |
| 2016 | Great River Regional Waste Authority | MSW Shredder Operations | Outstanding Facility/Program Award – Landfill Improvement Project |
| 2016 | Waste Commission of Scott County | Single Stream Recycling Facility | Innovative Project Award – Innovative Recycling Project |
| 2016 | Scott County Illegal Dumping Task Force | ISOSWO Video Award | |
| 2018 |
Dan Henkenius |
Carroll County Solid Waste Management Commission | Outstanding Professional Achievement Award - Facility Operator |
| 2018 | “Rocky Recycler” Educational Program |
Great River Regional Waste Authority |
Outstanding Facility/Program Award - Solid Waste Management Education Program |
| 2018 | Overlook & Trails Landfill Improvement Project |
Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency |
Innovative Project Award: Watch Video |
