SWWA Life Membership

Criteria

Any person who has been an active member of SWWA for at least 15 years, and is retired from active employment can apply or be nominated for a Life Membership. The application must be received by the Board of Directors in writing at least five months in advance of the annual conference awards banquet. The nominee shall be notified in writing of the board’s decision at least three months in advance of the annual conference awards banquet. The applicant must have demonstrated extraordinary service and have been dedicated to the aims and goals of SWWA and its membership. The maximum number of life memberships awarded each year is three.

Benefits

This membership category allows the benefactor the same participation privileges as a regular member of the association at no cost, including receiving the SWWA Pipeline newsletter, without having to meet the active duty requirements. The benefits do not extend to the benefits of any affiliate organizations of the association. The Life Member shall receive a plaque suitably inscribed with the recipients name, year of award, and will be presented at the annual conference awards banquet. As well their name and year of award will be inscribed on the plaque kept by SWWA.

The Life Member shall receive a complimentary conference registration including a banquet ticket for their spouse. Seating at the dignitary table and acknowledgement by the MC at the awards banquet will be provided. Free one night accommodation, if required, for the evening of the annual conference awards banquet is included. Four years following the award year, the Life Member shall receive a complimentary conference registration including a banquet ticket for their spouse.