List of Energy & Sustainability awards received by Irvine Ranch Water District:
2023:
Water Environment Federation 2023 Utility of the Future Today award for outstanding water stewardship.
2022:
California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Project of the Year, Biosolids and Energy Recover Facility
American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists, Honor Award in Design, IRWD Biosolids and Energy Recovery Facility
National WateReuse Association, Excellence in Action Campaign, Irvine Ranch Water District and University of California, Irvine, Partnership in Recycled Water
2021:
Orange County Business Council, Sustainable and Green Development Award, IRWD Water Banking Program
2020:
National Association of Clean Water Agencies, et al., Utility of The Future award for recycled water (water reuse)
2019:
Society of Wetland Scientists, Wetland of Distinction Award for the San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
ACEEE Leaders of the Pack Utility-city Partnership Award for the One-Stop Shop for Water and Energy Efficiency Program coordinated with Southern California Edison and SoCal Gas.
2018
Orange County Business Council, Best Partnership Program, Energy Storage Project
WateReuse National Awards, Excellence in Action, Hyatt Hotel.
2017
American Society of Civil Engineers, Outstanding Environmental Project Award for Peters Canyon Channel Water Recapture
American Society of Civil Engineers, OC, Engineering Project of the Year, for Peters Canyon Channel Water Recapture
Association of California Cities, Orange County, Golden Hub of Innovation Award for Energy Storage Project
California Municipal Utilities Association, Best Energy Program Award for Energy Storage Project
American Society of Engineers Orange County Branch, Outstanding Water/Wastewater Treatment Project, for the Baker Water Treatment Plant
2015
Orange County League of Conservation Voters Award of Environmental Excellence
California Landscape Contractors Association, Orange County, Landscape Beautification Achievement Award, for Operation Center’s Entrance Island and Sand Canyon HQ Demonstration Garden
2012
American Water Works Association, California-Nevada, Outstanding Energy Management Award
2011
Rideshare Diamond Award, presented to IRWD by the Los Angeles Metro, Orange County Transportation Authority and Ventura County Transportation Commission, commending the District for its contribution to the improvement of air quality and relief of traffic congestion
2010
California Urban Water Conservation Council’s Excellence Award, presented to Water Conservation Manager Fiona Sanchez for demonstrated innovation, commitment, dedication, integrity, creativity and outstanding service in the field of water resource efficiency
2008
California Manufacturers and Technology Association, 6th annual Flex Your Power Demand Responder Award
2007
California Stormwater quality Association Research Project Award, Cienega Filtration Project
2005
Consulting Engineers and Land Surveying Organization (now American Council of Engineering Companies), Award of Excellence for San Joaquin Reservoir Project
2003
Association of California Water Agencies, Theodore Roosevelt Environmental Award American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County, Project Achievement Award, Deep Aquifer Treatment System
American Planning Association, Orange County, Award of Merit, San Diego Creek Watershed Natural Treatment System
2002
Orange County Coastkeeper, National Treatment Plan for Urban Runoff
2001
American Society of Civil Engineers Project Achievement Award, San Joaquin March Wetland Integration Project
2000
Association of California Water Agencies, Theodore Roosevelt Environmental Award
