2. WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT Scholarship Program  Double the number of scholarships awarded annually  Recognize the importance of operators to the equation, and launch the new One AWWA Operators’ Scholarship Fund. Student and Young Professional Programs 2016 Campaign Focus

3. T HE O NE AWWA O PERATOR S CHOLARSHIP F UND

4. PURPOSE: Addresses the present and future workforce need for operators by providing training and educational funding Speaks to the intent of AWWA2020 Association + Sections = ONE AWWA

5. How does it Work? The Association will match each participating Section dollar for dollar in $500 and $1,000 increments. Fund must be used to create a NEW scholarship called the One AWWA Operator Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 or $2,000. ** Operator Scholarships can be used for certification/licensure, two- year community college water programs, professional training programs, books and manuals, etc.

6. The One AWWA Operator Scholarship will be awarded by each participating Section Association match funding of Operator scholarships will occur semi-annually; January and July each year beginning in 2017. For 2016, the Association will issue the match upon receipt of required documentation.

7. FAQs Are there set deadlines/due dates for applications or signed agreements? No---each Section controls how they want to process and judge the applications.

8. For 2016, are Sections required to complete the application and award process prior to July? No---we will fund the match as we receive the required documentation.

9. Can the One AWWA Operator Scholarship be used for Section or Association training programs? Yes--- As long as it is a program for operator education and training, the scholarship can be used.

10. Key Steps 1)Return signed agreement 2)Personalize the portions of the application as it relates to your Section 3)Post on your website and start promoting 4)When a scholarship recipient is identified and accepted, submit paperwork to Sharon Powers at spowers@awwa.orgspowers@awwa.org

11. Key Requirements 1)It must be named the One AWWA Operator Scholarship 1)Award the scholarship in accordance with established Section procedures and Association established criteria and guidelines

12. Silent Auction The Water Equation Campaign ACE16-Chicago Benefits the One AWWA Operator Scholarship Fund

13. For questions or assistance regarding the One AWWA Operator Scholarship Sharon Powers Director, Admin & Development spowers@awwa.org 303-347-6199