This award was named in 2021 to honor the years of exemplary service to the profession and the Institute by Jeffrey B. Bradley. His personal technical competence, selfless dedication, and sincerity were integral to EWRI’s establishment, combining related ASCE elements into the Environmental and Water Resources Institute.

He was a founding member of EWRI and its 2002 president, founding president of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers, and a co-founder of the water resources firm, WEST Consultants, Inc. This Award is given to recognize similar contributions and outstanding service to the Institute.

2026 Recipient

Jery R. Stedinger, NAE, Dist. M.ASCE, PH, F.AGU, F.EWRI

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Rules

  1. The Service to the Institute Award is given in recognition of extensive and outstanding service to the Institute. Eligibility for the award is limited to those who are alive at the time of selection and active members of EWRI.Recipients need not be members of ASCE.
  2. Nominations can come from any technical or administrative committee or from individuals on an "at large" basis. To nominate a peer for this award you need to submit your nominations to the appropriate EWRI Council Awards Committee chair by October 1st. At large nominations must be submitted to the Awards Committee no later than October 1st.
  3. Nominees will remain under consideration for a period of up to five years.
  4. The award prize is a glass trophy.

Nominations

To nominate, submit the following:

  • Each nomination package must include a nomination letter describing how the nominee meets the criteria for the award, a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee's service to the institute, and up to three reference letters. The packet must be submitted by active EWRI members.
  • Submit a complete EWRI Awards Nomination form (PDF) to [email protected].