The AWBD Emerging Leaders Program provides participants with fundamental knowledge of the water industry and a deeper understanding of AWBD’s mission, structure, history, and impact. This Program will provide participants with the foundation to work within their own districts, local communities, and AWBD statewide to support and advocate for AWBD’s Mission and approach into the future.
Participants who will benefit most from the program are those who demonstrate:
Applicants should show how they reflect these qualities in their responses.
The program’s mission is to cultivate the next generation of Water Board Directors and Consultants by:
Each Participant cannot miss more than 12 hours, with no exceptions.
Each Participant cannot miss the opening and closing events.
Must be a Water District Director or Consultant with an active AWBD membership, with preference given to enthusiastic participation in the AWBD organization, building strong relationships to grow and advance the industry effectively.
Applicants should have five to fifteen years of experience on a water district board or in a related industry.
Must have taken AWBD Director’s 101 or 201 Class OR have basic water district operation and management knowledge.
Must be sponsored by an executive within your water board or company via the attachment in the application form.
Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all program participants, AWBD staff, volunteers, or community leaders associated with AWBD Emerging Leaders with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Do not engage in activities that endanger the life, safety, health, or well-being of yourself, program participants, AWBD staff, volunteers, or community leaders associated with AWBD Emerging Leaders while on any local sessions or conference events.