Entering the WQA Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a WQA member. The recipient is recognized for his or her lifetime dedication and service to the water quality improvement industry and association.
| Previous Recipients 2003-present |
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| 2024 – Darwin R. “Buzz” Goldstein, MWS, Charger Water Treatment Products, LLC 2023 – Donald K. McGhee, MWS, Hydro Systems Inc. 2022 – Richard Mest, Master Water Conditioning Corp. 2021 – Michael Mecca, Performance Water Products 2020 – Peter S. Cartwright, PE, MWS, Cartwright Consulting 2019 – Douglas R. Oberhamer, Culligan of Phoenix 2019 – Douglas C. Haring, Clack Corporation 2018 – Don D. Vaughn, Clack Corporation 2017 – Douglas “Sam” Karge, Zurn Industries, LLC 2017 – Bret P. Tangley, MWS, Sterling Water, Inc. dba Culligan of West Central Wisconsin 2016 – Darwin Watts, MWS, SEAS Capital Partners 2015 – Denise Urbans, SHED WATER, LLC 2014 – Charles F. Michaud, Systematix Co. 2013 – Knox Williams 2012 – Dennis Rupert, Rupert’s Culligan Water Conditioning 2011 – William E. Hall, Sr., Haltec Services Company 2010 – Richard E. Clack, Clack Corporation 2009 – C. R. Hall, Wichita Water Conditioning Inc. dba Hall’s Culligan Water 2008 – Edward P. Jones, III, Gordon Brothers, Inc. 2007 – James W. Wakem, II, Atlantic Filter Corporation 2006 – James W. Baker, AMERIWATER, INC. 2005 – Wes McGowan 2004 – Patrick Dalee, DuPure Inc. 2003 – John Packard, Culligan Water Conditioning |
| Previous Recipients 1975-2002 |
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| 2002 – William H. Dodd, NCBS 2001 – W. Gordon Miller, Cleanwater Corp. of America, Culligan Water Conditioning – Marlette 2001 – Jack Lorenzen, Quality Water Services, Inc. 2000 – J. Christopher Layton, Chris Layton Water Consulting 1999 – Stan Ziarkowski 1998 – Ray E. Cross 1997 – Walter P. Casey 1996 – Alan L. Reeh, EcoWater Systems 1995 – Duane D. Nowlin, Ph.D., Duane D. Nowlin – Consultant 1994 – Irving M. Haug, I.M. Haug Company 1993 – James A. Horner 1991 – William C. Prior, Tangent Company LLC 1990 – Donald A. Mahlstedt 1989 – Andrew J. Fleckenstein, Fleck Family Foundation 1988 – Glenn Layton 1987 – Gilbert Boerner 1986 – William D. Dodd 1985 – F. Stuart Mitchell 1984 – Donn R. Dresselhuys 1983 – Robert H. Grasmere 1982 – Walter J. Polens 1981 – George H. Klumb 1980 – F. Wayne Packard 1979 – Donald L. Porth 1978 – G. Keith Funk, Sr. 1977 – Ronald D. Baker 1975 – Harold F. Werhane |