Purpose of the Award:
The Clean Water Legislator of the Year Award is presented to an elected or appointed public official that has made a documented, significant contribution in the areas of clean water legislation, public policy, government service, or another area of public prominence that resulted in improvements to ensuring clean water for Rhode Island.

The Award:
A Clean Water Legislator of the Year Award trophy.

Frequency of the Award:
Yearly or as deserved.

Eligibility for Award:

i. Nominees must be in an elected or appointed office, and do not need to be a member of RICWA.
ii. Significant contribution that resulted in ensuring clean water for Rhode Island.

Submit:

• One-page biography of the nominee
• Listing of specific reasons for the nomination (two pages maximum) that relates to his/her work in improving the water environment, and any other supporting material that relates to the award criteria.