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.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.