Awards Season is approaching! Nominate Your Peers and Colleagues for Stormwater and Floodplain Management Awards for recognition at our 2025 conference in March!
Do you know a person or a program that has made notable contributioSarah.Hunn@dupagecounty.govns to furthering the goals and missions of IAFSM? Nominate them now! All nominations and references are to be submitted online or via email. Nominations are now being accepted for the awards listed below. Nominations for the following categories are due by February 3, 2025. Please apply directly through this link https://forms.gle/ybiQHzf1WwuCfrSh9.
Any questions can be directed to Sarah Hunn, IAFSM Awards Committee Chair: Sarah.Hunn@dupagecounty.gov.
Floodplain Manager of the year
This award recognizes outstanding individual efforts and contributions at the local level. The award honors an individual responsible for the development of a distinguished local program or activity, or someone who struggles to implement flood hazard reduction at the local level in the absence of sophisticated programs and support.
Young Professional of the Year
IAFSM Young Professional of the Year Award to recognize the achievements of IAFSM professionals and graduate students under the age of 35.
Stormwater Management
Awarded to a floodplain manager, an individual, a group of individuals, a consultant, or an agency who improved stormwater management or reduced urban flood risks through creative engineering, regulatory measures, or other approaches. The award can also be considered for someone who struggles to implement flood hazard reduction at the local level in the absence of sophisticated programs and support.
Mitigation
This award is given to an individual or community that has encouraged flood hazard reduction through a buyout program, retrofitting, preparation of a mitigation plan, or other similar mitigation efforts.
Outstanding Service
Awarded to an IAFSM officer, a Federal, State, or Local Official, or a consultant who has gone above and beyond normal expectations and duties to promote or encourage IAFSM goals. This award may also be given to an agency that has inspired floodplain management efforts or implemented unique programs that encourage flood reduction.
Journalism or Public Outreach Award
This award is generally given media outlet that has produced floodplain or stormwater management special features during the year. The award can include individuals or agencies who have contributed to public awareness of floodplain or stormwater management issues.
Legislation
This award honors Illinois law makers or local officials for their efforts in floodplain issues. The award can also be given to an individual who makes extraordinary efforts to encourage the passage of legislation or to a community that has adopted unique local regulations that promote floodplain management or flood damage reduction.
French and Mary Lu Wetmore Award for Lifetime Achievement
This award is the IAFSM’s highest honor. It is reserved for outstanding longtime floodplain managers. These individuals’ long-term contributions have made a noticeable impact on floodplain and stormwater management efforts in the State of Illinois. This award is not always given on a yearly basis.