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2017 Fall Conference

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Call for papersConference overviewPre-conference workshopPhotosHall layoutExhibitorsTop OpsBackflow ChallengeMeter MadnessWater-Tasting ContestBenefit Poker NightRaffleChildren's Poster ContestDignitaryPast Chairs BreakfastAwards

Call for papers

The deadline for paper submissions was June 15th.

Conference overview

The Fall Conference is a combined event of the Nebraska chapters of the American Public Works Association (APWA), Water Environment Association (WEA), and American Water Works Association (AWWA).

The conference returns this year to the Younes Conference Center in Kearney.
Monday
November 6
Tuesday
November 7
Wednesday
November 8
Thursday
November 9
Pre-conference event
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Preconference workshop

Photos of the event site


Conference hall exterior


Banquet hall


Classrooms


Conference hall

Hall layout

(Layout forthcoming)

Exhibitors

Exhibitors and sponsors are invited to participate in and support this year's Fall Conference.

Top Ops

The Top Ops contest will again challenge participants with a wide range of questions about water treatment and distribution. The winners will go on to represent the Nebraska Section at the 2018 AWWA ACE.

Cash prizes are also on the line:

Please register your team in advance!

Backflow Challenge

Rich Koenig will host the Backflow Challenge and Ultimate Backflow Challenge.

Meter Madness

"Meter Madness" returns, open to any operator or utility member willing to give it a try.

Water-tasting contest

The Public Information committee will host a water-tasting contest, as it has done each year since 2009.

Benefit poker night

The Young Professionals committee will host a poker tournament. All conference attendees are invited to participate and help support Water for People. This has been a wonderful event over the last few years and we want to keep the positive momentum going.

Water for People Raffle

The Water For People committee is conducting a benefit raffle. Tickets are $10 each, or three for $20.

Children's poster contest

Visiting dignitary

Our visiting dignitary is to be announced.

Past chairs breakfast

Past Chairs of the Nebraska Section AWWA will gather for breakfast at a time and place to be announced.

Awards

Several members will be recognized with honors and awards at our banquet. This year's Fuller Award winner will be named, and several long-term members will be recognized.