The Big Bend Chapter hosts an award banquet each year to present the Thomas P. Smith (TPS) Award to an individual that has been nominated and selected by FWEA committee members. When an individual receives the honor of the FWEA Big Bend Chapter TPS Award, it is to recognize their leadership and mentorship, contribution to advancement of wastewater design, operations, or regulations for the communities in the Florida panhandle, and their willingness to help others.
As part of the event, there is typically a guest speaker who has prepared a presentation of a current event or topic relating to our water environment, as attendees socialize and are served their meals.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their significant other to join us for dinner and the presentation of the TPS award.