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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Other requirements

  • Detailed Resume or CV documenting significant accomplishments in the education and development of future engineers.
  • Member in good standing of the Water Environment Federation.
  • WEF Membership Requirements for Application
  • Both the Nominee and Nominator must be current (not expired) WEF Members, in order for the Nominee to be considered for this Award.

Overview

The Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal honors the legacy of Gordon Maskew Fair, a pioneer in the field of sanitary engineering at Harvard University. This prestigious award recognizes educators who have made significant contributions to the education and development of future engineers, emphasizing environmental harmony and innovation in engineering practices. Presented annually by the Water Environment Federation, it commemorates the inspiring efforts of outstanding educators in the field.

Recognizing accomplishments in research and the education and development of future engineers, this medal honors Gordon Maskew Fair, a professor of sanitary engineering at Harvard University, who achieved exceptional results in preparing students for the water environment profession.
Beyond the purely technical information, Dr. Fair imparted to his students a desire for environmental harmony and taught them to use their engineering skills toward the realization of that end. His insight into the capabilities, as well as the limitations, of current knowledge in the field of sanitary engineering, now known as environmental engineering, inspired students to conduct research and investigation into important emerging areas of concern. This medal commemorates Dr.
Frequency of Award: The Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal is presented annually.

Eligibility

Detailed Resume or CV documenting significant accomplishments in the education and development of future engineers.
Member in good standing of the Water Environment Federation.WEF Membership Requirements for Application
Both the Nominee and Nominator must be current (not expired) WEF Members, in order for the Nominee to be considered for this Award.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be a current, not expired, WEF member and a member in good standing of the Water Environment Federation.

What Water Environment Federation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
9
Total given
$146K
Median grant
$11K
Range
$6,500–$40K
  • By dollars: Washington 27%, Virginia 25%, Florida 13%. Top recipient cities: Federal Way, WA; Alexandria, VA; Orlando, FL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • US Water Alliance · Federal Way, WA

    Program Support

    $40K

  • Watereuse Association · Alexandria, VA

    Program Support

    $25K

  • Florida Wea · Orlando, FL

    Program Support

    $19K

  • National Association of Clean Water Agencies · Baltimore, MD

    Program Support

    $16K

  • Virginia Wea · Glen Allen, VA

    Program Support

    $11K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Teacher development
  • Professional development

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