Awards

We are proud of our accomplishments at Medford Water, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Here are just some of the awards we have received, ranging from our great tasting water to our financial reporting.

Water Quality
2025

Drinking Water Source Protection Award

Presented by Oregon Health Authority and Department of Environmental Quality for protection activities that substantially lower risks to the public water system’s source of drinking water.

2023
award for best tasting water.

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

2019

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

2015
A hand holding a glass cup under a flowing water faucet.

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

2014
A hand holding a glass cup under a flowing water faucet.

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

2013

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

2012

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

2009
A hand holding a glass cup under a flowing water faucet.

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

2008
A hand holding a glass cup under a flowing water faucet.

Best Tasting Water in Southern Oregon

Awarded by the Southern Oregon Subsection of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Pacific Northwest Section. Members of the subsection represent utilities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties.

Water Efficiency
October 2024

WaterSense Award for Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products

Recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to organizations that demonstrate significant success in marketing and distributing WaterSense-labeled products and home certifications.

 

Finance
2025

Award of Financial Reporting Achievement

Presented by Government Finance Officers Association to the department designated as instrumental in the government unit achieving a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

2025
award for distinguished budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental budgeting.

2024

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Presented by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which includes a spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story.

2024
award for distinguished budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental budgeting.

2023

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Presented by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which includes a spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story.

2023
award for distinguished budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental budgeting.

2022

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Presented by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which includes a spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story.

2022
award for distinguished budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental budgeting.

2021

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Presented by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which includes a spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story.

2021
award for distinguished budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental budgeting.

2020
An award for excellence in Financial Reporting

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Presented by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which includes a spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story.

2020
award for distinguished budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental budgeting.

2019

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Presented by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which includes a spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story.

2019
award for distinguished budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Awarded by Government Finance Officers Association for the organization’s annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental budgeting.

Safety
2025

CDL Safe Driving Excellence Award MVP

An MVP award given specifically to an employee for 22 years of safe driving in a commercial motor vehicle.

2025

CDL Safe Driving Excellence Award

Awarded to our entire Operations crew in recognition of their exceptional commitment to safety on the road for the last seven years; it has been seven years since there has been an auto accident where a member of our crew was at fault.

2024

10 Years Injury Free at the Robert A. Duff Water Treatment Plant

Awarded to our entire Robert A. Duff Water Treatment Plant crew in recognition of their exceptional commitment to safety; the plant is 10 years injury free (2014-2024).

2023

Safety Professional of the Year

Awarded to HR Manager Tanya Haakinson by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to a member who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the occupational safety and health  field while also advancing the OSH profession overall.

2023

Frank J. Bertak Award for Safety Committee Recognition

Awarded by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), identifying safety committees, members, and activities that have made a significant contribution toward the organization’s overall success.

2022

Frank J. Bertak Award for Safety Committee Recognition

Awarded by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), identifying safety committees, members, and activities that have made a significant contribution toward the organization’s overall success.

2022

Business Leader Who Gets it Award

Awarded to General Manager Brad Taylor by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) recognizing a business leader who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to safety and health and who has set the pace for safety in their organization.

2021

Outstanding Safety & Health Program Award in Honor of Randall M. Lundberg

Awarded to organizations that excel in addressing the seven major elements of an effective occupational safety and health program.

2008

Frank J. Bertak Award for Safety Committee Recognition

Awarded by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), identifying safety committees, members, and activities that have made a significant contribution toward the organization’s overall success.