2016 Annual Conference

56th Annual PNWIS Conference:
Oct. 5-7, 2016, Centennial Hall

The 56th Annual Conference of the Pacific Northwest International Section of the Air & Waste Management Association was held October 5th – 7th 2016 at Centennial Hall located in Juneau, Alaska.

The conference began with a hands-on engine and turbine workshop. The conference was attended by over 150 environmental professionals representing businesses and government agencies from across the region. Conference highlights included talks by Keynote Speaker Denise Koch, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Director of Air Quality, and Guest of Honor A&WMA President Brad Waldron.

PNWIS 2016 Technical Program

Environmental Challenge 2016

2016 Conference Committee members

• Conference Chair: Ann Danielson
• Technical Chair 1: Jennifer Richcreek
• Technical Chair 2: Laura Noland
• Technical Chair 3: Ann Mason
• Awards / Recognition Chairs: Roylene Cunningham, Laurel Peterson
• Local Arrangements Chairs: Courtney Kimball, Aaron Simpson
• Publications / Publicity Chair: Chelsea Normand
• Registration Chair: Heather Enlow
• Young Professional Programs Chair: Rex Thompson, Chris Atherly
• Student Programs / Environmental Challenge Chairs: Melody Kieneker, Isaac Jackson
• Fun Run Chair: Denise Newbould

2016 PNWIS award recipients

Robert Stockman Distinguished Achievement Award

Denise Newbould

This award is presented annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution to air and waste management in the PNWIS region and for a long-standing contribution to PNWIS.

Young Professional of the Year Award

Ann Danielson – SLR International

The Young Professional of the Year Award This award is presented to a young professional leader who has made an outstanding contribution to air and/or waste management in the PNWIS region and for their contributions to PNWIS.

PNWIS/A&WMA Executive Committee Award

Agata McIntyre – NWCAA

This award is presented to recognize persons who have gone beyond the call of duty in their volunteer work for PNWIS.

Hawkeye Award

Aaron Simpson – ADEC
James Plosay – ADEC

This award is presented to an inspector or internal auditor who diligently enforces regulations in the PNWIS region.

Hard Hat Award

Patrik Sartz – ADEC

This award is presented to a source tester or engineer who provides air pollution control or waste management through innovative techniques.

Lab Coat Award

Srijan Aggarwal – University of Alaska Fairbanks

This award is presented to a person demonstrating accomplishment toward pollution control through ambient air testing or waste analysis.

Environmental Achievement Award

Green Star

This award is presented to organizations that have used innovative techniques to reduce or prevent air pollution or waste.

Media Award

Chris Lindsey – SLR International
J.D. McAlpine – EPA Region 10

This award is presented to a representative from the media who consistently presents accurate, balanced and in-depth information on the environment.

Excellence in Presentation

Jennifer Richcreek – Kodiak Electric Association

This award is presented for the best presentation of a paper or poster at the annual meeting.

YP Excellence in Presentation

Aaron Simpson – ADEC

This award is presented for the best presentation of a paper or poster at the annual meeting.

Bent Black Banana

Denise Newbould

This award is presented to some person for some reason! The award is on the “lighter side” and is generally presented for some unusual contribution at the annual meeting.

PNWIS 2016 Certificates of Appreciation/Recognition

Jennifer Richcreek – Kodiak Electric Association

Chelsea Normand – SLR International

These certificates are presented to individuals, firms, agencies, or other organizations that have made some significant contribution to the fields of air pollution control and waste management or to the volunteer work of PNWIS.

Willenberg-Hansen Chapter Recognition Program Moby Awards

• Alaska Chapter
• Montana Chapter
• Oregon Chapter
• Puget Sound Chapter
• Vancouver Island Chapter
• Montana Tech Student Chapter University of Montana Student Chapter
• Eagle Award
• BC/Yukon Chapter
• Idaho Chapter

Student Paper Awards

• First Place: Kunle Ogunsakin, Montana Tech, Green Algae from Coal Bed Methane Ponds as a Source of Fertilizer for Economically Important Plants of Montana, $400
• Second Place: Eric Hull, Montana Tech, Acid Rock Drainage Treatment by Membrane Distillation, $300
• Third Place: Clay Thomas, Montana Tech, Determining the Effect of Macrophytes on In-Stream Dissolved Oxygen, $200

2016 – Environmental Challenge

• First Place: ($1200, plus sponsorship to attend and compete in the ECi at ACE 2016) University: Montana Tech, Team Name: Catch and Release Team Members: Ryan Cochran, Carson Betchel, Emilie Rott, Kelly Hertel, Hunter Kent
• Second Place: ($1000) University: Western Washington University, Team Name: Kulshien Environmental Team Members: Kimberly Diep, Jeffery Pratt, Charles Christenson
• Third Place: ($800) University: University of Puget Sound, Team: Chinook Environmental Consulting Team Members: Caroline Hamilton, Hannah Floren, Marcella Heineke, Ryan Banwarth