Awards

Apply by JULY 31, 2026!

SWANA – Georgia Chapter AWARDS PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Georgia Chapter of SWANA has established this annual awards program to recognize outstanding solid waste programs and individuals throughout the state.

Why Apply?

Receive the much needed recognition you, your facility and/or program deserve. What a better way to be recognized for all your hard work? The SWANA-Georgia Chapter will announce the awards at its Annual Fall Conference.

Deadline: Your award entry must be received no later than July 31.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Georgia Chapter SWANA Award, an applicant must be a member in good standing as of July 1st.

Award Categories

The SWANA-Georgia Chapter awards are intended to distinguish outstanding solid waste management operations in Georgia. The following award categories have been established for solid waste programs and professionals. You may enter different programs under different categories, but you may not enter the same program under more than one category.

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

We are excited to announce a brand new award category this year (2024) that will recognize young professionals or young-at-heart professionals who are new to the Chapter and have made significant contributions to SWANA, the Chapter, the individual's employing organization, the industry, or the general public.

Solid Waste Program Award Categories

Collection System; Communication, Education and Marketing tools (CEM); Composting; Education; Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems; Landfill Gas/Biogas; Landfill Management/Reuse; Recycling/Sustainable Materials Management; Special Waste; Transfer Station; and, Waste to Energy

Solid Waste Professional Award Categories

Outstanding Solid Waste Professional--Private Sector; Outstanding Solid Waste Professional--Public Sector; and, SWANA-Georgia Chapter Volunteer of the Year

Solid Waste Worker of the Year Award Categories

Administrative/Support Operations; Collections; Landfill Operations; Recycling; and, Transfer Station Operations

Solid Waste Safety Award Categories

Biggest Safety Improvement; Best Safety Innovation

Winner Recognition

Aside from being publicly recognized during the Annual Awards Luncheon held in conjunction with the SWANA-Georgia Chapter Fall Conference, award winners will also be highlighted on the SWANA-Georgia Chapter website located at www.gaswana.org and on the chapter's social media platforms.