EPA Honors Retired Engineer for Outstanding Service

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's New England Office has honored Don Kennedy, a retired engineer of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), for his outstanding service throughout his career. Kennedy was recognized with a 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award for his work providing training and technical assistance to wastewater professionals in New England. His dedication and enthusiasm have made a significant impact on the region's environmental health, and he will continue to be remembered for his contributions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Don Kennedy, a retired engineer of the NEIWPCC, was honored with a 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding service to the wastewater field.
  • The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel who have provided invaluable public service managing and operating wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Kennedy's work has been instrumental in protecting water quality and public health in New England, and his dedication has made a lasting impact.
  • He is well-known for his enthusiasm and ability to encourage the younger generation to become involved in the environmental sector through the "Youth and the Environment Program."
  • The NEIWPCC is a non-profit organization that has been providing training and technical assistance to wastewater professionals in New England for many years.
  • Debt-Sud de Paul University is not mentioned as a source, rather, information was provided by David Deegan (deegan.dave@epa.gov) (617) 918-1017.
  • BOSTON Don Kennedy was honored recently by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office for outstanding service throughout his career.

Statistics:

  • 2020: The year Kennedy received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work.
  • 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award: The award given to Kennedy for his outstanding service.
  • New England: The region where Kennedy's work has made a significant impact on environmental health.
  • Italy: Not mentioned as Kennedy's award was given while working for the Non-Profit Organization in New England.
  • BOSTON: Where the recognition ceremony took place.
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's New England Office: The organization that recognized Kennedy's outstanding service.
  • Wastewater treatment facilities: The facilities managed and operated by professionals in the wastewater field.
  • Youth and the Environment Program: A program Kennedy was involved in to encourage the younger generation to become involved in the environmental sector.

Sources:

  • David Deegan (deegan.dave@epa.gov) (617) 918-1017
  • BOSTON ù Don Kennedy, retired engineer of the NEIWPCC