Awards
The Colorado Water Congress honors members with three awards per year, the Career Accelerator scholarship, the CWC Impact Award, and the Wayne N. Aspinall Award. Each award has its own criteria and timeline, and each reaches a different sector of our membership. Click on each award below to learn more about each.
Career Accelerator Award
The Colorado Water Congress (CWC) gives the Career Accelerator Award to young people early in their water career.. This is a 1-year program intended to promote equity and diversity in the water sector. The award provides funding for awardee attendance at CWC’s two main annual events, as well as mentorship opportunities within the CWC community.
CWC Impact Award
Established in 2025, this award is presented to the Colorado Water Congress member who has exemplifying outstanding service, leadership and active participation in the CWC, furthering the mission of the organization. The award honors a member of the Water Congress who has furthered the mission of the organization through their exceptional work.
Wayne N. Aspinall Award
The Colorado Water Congress celebrates the success of its longtime members by bestowing annual honors for exemplary achievement. This award is designed to honor the lives of dedicated water advocates. The work and dedication of these Water Congress members drives our success, and shapes a beneficial outcome for Colorado water, and therefore all Coloradans.