EOCP Corporate Recognition Award
About the Award
The Environmental Operators Certification Program has become a leading water and wastewater Operator certification and facility classification agency in North America. It has done so through the tireless dedication of volunteer Board members and their supportive employers, the support and encouragement of the Ministries, municipalities, and other employers of certified Operators, and the diligence of the Operators themselves. This award recognizes the support given by these employers.
To submit for the Corporate Recognition Award – Download the Form here.
EOCP Innovation Award
About the Award
This award recognizes an individual or organization who has come up with solutions and applied new ways of thinking that positively transform the water and wastewater industry.
Examples of innovation are problem solving, productivity and communication.
To submit for the Innovation Award – Download the Form here.
EOCP Operator of the Year Award
About the Award
This award recognizes Operators who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the water and wastewater industry. They not only perform their duties with excellence but also contribute significantly by volunteering to assist others, delivering informative presentations, and actively participating in committees. Their dedication and professionalism set a high standard in their field, making them truly exceptional in our profession.
- The nominee must be a member of good standing of the EOCP.
- The nominee must have provided exemplary service in water or wastewater operations over an extended period of time.
To submit for the Operator of the Year Award – Download the Form here.
EOCP Student Scholarship Award
About the Award
This award is given in honour of Brian Thorburn, an unyielding advocate of the EOCP who was presented with the Bert Caine award in 2018. Each year, the EOCP will award three scholarships, worth $2,500 for one student each from BCIT, Okanagan College, and Thompson Rivers University in Brian’s honour.
To submit for the Student Scholarship – Download the Form here.
Bert Caine Award
About the Award
The Bert Caine Award, presented by the Environmental Operators Certification Program, recognizes individuals for their distinguished and long-term service to the certification program. Recipients are selected by EOCP Staff and Board Members for their exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication, reflecting the highest standards of excellence within the Program.
Past recipients of the Bert Caine Award are:
- 2024 Graeme Faris
- 2023 Darryl Bjorgaard
- 2022 Bob Smith
- 2021 Pat Miller
- 2020 Jim McQuarrie
- 2018 Brian Thorburn
- 2013 Mike Gosselin
- 2007 Dave Bain
- 2007 Joe McGowan
- 2001 Eric Jackson
- 2000 Bill Hyslop
- 1991 Robert Wilson
- 1989 Bert Caine