RMWEA Scholarship Committee
The Bill Martin Scholarship Fund was established in September 2002 to honor and memorialize Mr. Bill Martin, who passed away on August 7, 2002 after serving a distinguished career in the water environment profession. This scholarship was created to encourage students who wish to pursue higher education in the water environment field by providing a scholarship at his/her college or university.
This scholarship is for high school students, enrolling in a 2 or 4-year college or university for study related to the water environment profession. Applicant must be a high school senior in good standing, who has applied to a college or university with the interest of pursuing an environmental career. The student winner must show proof of enrollment in the environmental related program at the college or university by September 2008 to receive a scholarship check.
The Tony Campman Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 to honor and memorialize Tony Campman, after serving a distinguished career in the water environment profession. This scholarship was created to encourage students who wish to pursue higher education in the water environment field by providing a scholarship at his/her college or university.
This scholarship is for a member or dependent of a RMWEA member, pursuing study at a 2 or 4-year college or university in the water environment profession (e.g., biology, environmental science, engineering with a strong emphasis in wastewater treatment, water pollution control, or environmental protection). Applicant must be a member in good standing in the RMWEA, or a dependent of an RMWEA member who is in good standing in the RMWEA. The applicant must be officially enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college or university for fall 2008.
About Bill
Bill Martin began his career on August 22, 1966, at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District and became a member of the Water Environment Federation in 1967. In 2002, Bill celebrated 35 years with the Federation.
Mr. Martin's passion, skills and abilities for the wastewater field were quickly seen as he was promoted to operations supervisor, superintendent, and then to director of Resource, Recovery and Reuse in 1974. He served in this position until his retirement on August 1, 1997.
Bill was recognized for his leadership in the Metro District development and implementation of a composting program, marketing program and trademark (i.e., "METROGRO"). He was instrumental in developing the EPA's policy on municipal sewage sludge (biosolids) management while maintaining or improving environmental quality and protecting public health. He was actively involved in the development of the Federal 503 regulations. Bill was a visionary who helped guide the Metro District's biosolids future by purchasing 50,000 acres of property. He gained the respect and acknowledgment of national leaders and scientists as to the merit and soundness of the Metro District's program and as a result received many local, regional and national awards.
Bill Martin's awards and recognitions include:
- 1973-RMWPCA Plant Operations Merit Award
- 1977-RMWPCA Distinguished Service Award and Sanitary Sludge Shovel
- 1980/81-RMWPCA President 1983-WPCF Arthur Sidney Bedell Award
- 1983-86-RMWPCA Director
- 1984-86-WPCF National Membership Committee Chair
- 1991-WPCF Quarter Century Operators Club Award
- 1996-Biosolids Golden Bucket Award Chairperson WEF Specialty Conference
About Tony
Tony Campman grew up in Sinclair, Wyoming and attended high school in Rawlins. He attended the University of Utah on a football scholarship and graduated in 1965 with a degree in Chemical Engineering & Business. He worked part-time for Eimco during college.
After college, he went to work for Eimco in their Research and Development Department. His first connection to Colorado was in 1965 at the City of Colorado Springs Las Vegas Street Wastewater Treatment Plant. He collected pilot data that was used to design one of the first large-scale reuse treatment plants in North America. He later joined the sales department at Eimco and was the Regional Manager for this area.
In 1978, he moved to Colorado to work in an Eimco office in Lakewood. Eimco decided to pursue the municipal market through representatives and Tony started the Campman Company with Eimco as his primary line in 1989.
It was impossible to be with Tony and not have a good time. For many years, he was the Master of Ceremony at the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers induction at the annual conference. His keen sense of humor and wit added a lot to the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association and the water treatment industry.
About RMWEA
The Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) was founded in 1936. The RMWEA is a member association of the Water Environment Federation, and represents Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. Formed during the 1936 Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association, RMWEA was originally called the Rocky Mountain Sewage Works Association. Through the years, the organization's name has changed and its focus has been to protect the whole water environment. RMWEA is the premiere education and training provider for water quality professionals in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.
Each scholarship is for $1000, and is given yearly by the RMWEA. The scholarship also entitles the award recipients to a one-year complimentary student or associate membership in the RMWEA.
The awards are based on academic performance and demonstrated interest in environmental protection. The aim of the scholarships is to encourage and provide incentive for capable and motivated individuals to pursue or continue their studies in the advancement of water environment protection and to enhance and promote the quality of their performance as environmental professionals.
For further information please contact:
Ray Kemp
City of Fort Collins Water
Reclamation
3036 Environmental Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
PHONE: 970-221-6900 / FAX:
970-221-6970
rkemp@fcgov.com