Women of Wastewater™
Share Your Story, Inspire the Next Wave
Help us elevate female professionals in the wastewater industry by sharing your story. Because representation matters. Women make up only about 5% of the wastewater workforce—leaving emerging professionals without enough role models.
Meet Our Past Winners
Discover the inspiring women who’ve shaped this program through their dedication and leadership.
2025
Aimee Wendolowski
Environmental Technician
2024
Brandi Young
Plant Superintendent Illinois Municipality
2023
Taylor Troutman
Wastewater Operations Specialist Pennsylvania Municipality
2022
Leslie Grover
Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator Knoxville Utilities Board
2021
Kate Mowbray
Wastewater Plant Operator Michigan Municipality
2020
Renee Oelrich
Water/Wastewater Operator Minnesota municipality
2019
Alex Dixon
Engineer/Compliance Supervisor Mississippi District
2018
Tiffany Barron
District Operator California District
2017
Annetta "Annie" Grillo
Operator In Charge Water Essentials, LLC Johnson Creek Water Utilities