2024 Award Presentations

Join us in celebrating excellence across the industry with our prestigious award presentations, honoring the individuals, programs, and facilities that define the standard for success. These awards spotlight innovations in system design and operations, advancements in worker and community health and safety, and the implementation of impactful education and outreach initiatives.

Safety Awards

Monday, October 21 | 4:00 PM CDT

Location: Grapevine C/D 

The SWANA Safety Awards recognize organizations that have implemented best-in-class safety programs. They are distinguished by their commitment to continuous improvement, an impressive level of employee buy-in, and their measurable results in employee health and safety. 

Legacy Fund

Tuesday, October 22 | 9:30 AM CDT 

Location: Grapevine C/D 

Created by past board presidents and leaders, the SWANA legacy fund selects an initiative to support each year. For 2024, the fund contributors selected the Young Professional Stipend Program. The committee has funded three scholarships for emerging, high-potential individuals from the SWANA community to support their attendance at a SWANA national conference.

Professional Achievement Awards

Wednesday, October 23 | 9:30 AM CDT

Location: Grapevine C/D 

The Professional Achievement Awards recognize SWANA members for valuable and distinguished contributions to SWANA, the individual’s employing organization and the general public. The length of continuous contributions and services by the individual is a consideration in the selection. 

Young Professional Awards

Thursday, October 24 | 11:00 AM CDT

Location: Grapevine C/D 

The Young Professional of the Year award formally acknowledges the hard work, performance, and dedication of three young professionals each year from the solid waste and resource management industry.