Whatley Receives National Rural Water Association’s
Executive Director Peer Leadership Award!
Gene Whatley, Executive Director for the
Oklahoma Rural Water Association, received highest honors from his peers
when he was named as one of the 2004 Executive Directors of the Year.
Peer Leadership Awards were presented at NRWA’s 18th Annual
In-Service Training Seminar held in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The NRWA Peer Leadership Awards program was
established to recognize the outstanding efforts of Rural Water
Association representatives. Whatley was honored for his dedication and
service to Team Rural Water on local, state and national levels.
The National Rural Water Association is a
federation of 48 State Rural Water Associations serving over 23,501 water
and wastewater utility members in 49 states with additional programs in
Honduras and Puerto Rico.
NRWA members form a solid foundation for Team
Rural Water. Upholding the motto of “Quality On Tap!,” Rural Water
Associations provide small communities in every state with management and
technical resources to supply safe and affordable water.
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