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Aquarion Water Company Encourages Nominations for 16th Annual Environmental Champion Awards
Awards program celebrates Connecticut leaders driving environmental impact and sustainability
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – March 17, 2026 – Aquarion Water Company today announced that nominations are open for the 2026 Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards. Now in its 16th year, the awards program recognizes Connecticut individuals, businesses, and organizations making meaningful contributions to environmental protection and sustainability across the state.
“Each year, we are inspired by the individuals and organizations whose environmental leadership is making a lasting difference in communities across Connecticut,” said Lucy Teixeira, President of Aquarion Water Company. “Their dedication, innovation, and measurable impact continue to raise the bar for volunteerism statewide. We encourage individuals and organizations to submit nominations and help us honor those protecting our shared natural resources for future generations.”
The 2026 Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards will recognize exceptional environmental achievements in the Business, Adult, Non-Profit Organization, and Student (Grades 9–12) categories. Winners in the Business, Adult, and Non-Profit Organization categories will have the opportunity to select an environmental non-profit organization to receive a $5,000 grant in their honor. The winner of the Student category will receive a $1,000 award. In addition, all honorees will benefit from statewide promotion highlighting their environmental leadership and commitment to conservation.
The deadline for submissions is May 8, 2026, and winners will be announced on June 6, 2026, during a special awards ceremony at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.
For more information or to nominate an individual, business, organization, or student, please visit www.aquarionwater.com/awards.
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About Aquarion Water Company
Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply and wastewater treatment company for more than 780,000 people in 73 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, Aquarion has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.