2009 Operator of the Year: Eric Jackson

Eric Jackson has been awarded BCWWA Vic Terry Award on the recommendation of the Environmental Operators Certification Program. The award goes to an operator that has provided exemplary service in water and wastewater operations over an extended period of time. Eric has far exceeded these requirements.

Eric Jackson accepting the award from Mike Gosselin Eric has been contributing to the industry and his fellow Operators for over 30 years. Eric was first certified as a wastewater treatment Operator in 1978 and he also has served on the EOCP Board for 26 years, including many years as the treasurer. Eric was instrumental in authoring many of the standards and procedures under which the EOCP program operates.

Eric has been involved with operator education for more than 20 years and is a member of the Operator Education Committee with BCWWA and teaches and upgrades numerous courses. Eric also instructs and upgrades SWS and SWWS courses for INAC.

Eric was the Director of Water Reclamation for the City of Vernon for 25 years and has won numerous awards for his dedication. Congratulations Eric and thanks for all your hard work!

Previous Vic Terry Awards:

2009 : Eric Jackson
2008 : James Toma
2007 : Bernie Morris
2006 : Greg Mealing
2005 : Sandy MacKenzie
2004 : Dennis Dugas
2003 : Maitland Smith
2002 : Jim McQuarrie
2001 : Louie Sabbas
2000 : Errol Franson
1999 : Dave Sivyer
1998 : Norm Gobbi
1997 : John Tailford
1996 : Dave McLean
1995 : Glen Dunville
1994 : No Award

1993 : Norm Staff
1992 : No Award
1991 : No Award
1990 : Rod McCabe
1989 : Norm Burow
1988 : Bernie Udala
1987 : Leo Albrecht
1986 : H. Scott Lee
1985 : Ted McDowell
1984 : Lloyd Scrimshaw
1983 : David Bain
1982 : Graeme Faris
1981 : Richard Morris
1980 : Gerry Stevens
1979 : Dale Cannon
1978 : Robert Wilson

Operator of the Year Nominations:

The EOCP Board is seeking nominations for the Operator of the Year Award. The Vic Terry Award is presented by the BC Water and Waste Association at their annual conference to a certified operator nominated by the EOCP Board. Nominations may be submitted by operators, municipal officials, supervisors, or any member of the BCWWA.

Nomination Guidelines

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