Awards

The Department of Public Utilities and RVAH2O have garnered multiple accolades for our environmental work. We are indebted to team members who work tirelessly toward the goal of achieving cleaner water faster for the City of Richmond, and to community members who have joined the initiative and do everything they can to protect and preserve our environment.

2023 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Operations and Environmental Performance, RVAH2O Green Infrastructure Master Plan
2022 National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Award from the Water Environment Federation, Gold Level Status, Innovation Category
2022 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Public Information and Education E-Media, RVAH2O’s Floodwall Twitter Thread and Online Outreach
2021 Virginia Water Environment Association, A. H. Paessler Environmental Stewardship Award, Eric Whitehurst
2021 National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies, Excellence in Communications Awards, First Place, Improving Water Quality Campaign, RVAH2O’s "No Trash Where We Splash" Billboard Campaign
2021 Virginia American Water Works Association, Public Information Awards, Social Media Category, RVAH2O's 2020 Floodwall Closure Twitter Thread and Social Media Posts
2021 Virginia American Water Works Association, Public Information Awards, Issues and Crisis Management Category, RVAH2O's 2020 Floodwall Closure Twitter Thread and Social Media Posts
2020 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Public Information and Education Program, RVAH2O’s Rain Barrel Painting Program
2019 National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies, Excellence in Communications Awards, First Place, Public Awareness of Flooding Campaign, RVAH2O’s Rain Barrel Painting Contest
2018 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Operations & Environmental Performance
2018 National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies, Excellence in Communications Awards, Honorable Mention, Improving Water Quality Campaign, RVAH2O
2017 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Public Information and Education, RVAH2O Storm Drain Art Contest
2017 Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Gold Award, Exceptional Water Utility Performance