This medal is in memory of Harry E. Schlenz,
who served as Federation President in 1961-1962. Mr. Schlenz
was a distinguished leader in promoting public understanding
of the need for effective water quality. Through his efforts
a special award was presented by the Federation in 1967 to
a writer for the Chicago Tribune for an outstanding series
in that newspaper on water pollution control. This award
is presented to an individual who takes up the banner of
water environment public education and presents it to the
public in a productive process. The contribution should be
in the area of journalism, film or video production, or any
other communication endeavor.
Criteria:
- Documented achievements of an individual
who takes up the banner of water environment public education
and presents it to their public in a productive process.
- Only individuals whose principal employment
are outside the water environment profession are eligible
for nomination.
- A nominee's contribution should be in the
area of journalism, film or video production, or any other
communication endeavor.
- Cannot be a member of the Water Environment Federation.
Submit:
- Nomination Form
- One page biography of the nominee
- Specific reasons for nomination (one page
maximum)
- Any other supporting material required under
criteria or that you feel would be helpful in the selection
process.
Nominations Accepted
From:
Member Associations
Nomination Deadline:
Eight
copies of nomination material should reach the Water Environment
Federation Awards Department by April 1.
Click
here to send a nomination or request more information
on this award.
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