The Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) annually awards special recognition to an outstanding industry professional. Nominations for the 2025 award will be accepted now through January 10, 2025. Congratulations to our 2024 award recipient, Barbara Craig. NWHA Annual Award Committee The committee is chaired by NWHA Directors, Catrin Bryan and Briana Weatherly, with support of four members of the committee. Award nominations will be received by the association office and forwarded the award committee. The award is presented annually at the award luncheon during the NWHA conference.
Refer to the memo outlining the Pamela E. Klatt Annual Award criteria and history. The bios of previous winners can be viewed below. The Award This Award was established in 2009 by the NWHA Board of Directors to recognize the recipients for their lasting contributions to the Northwest hydroelectric industry through leadership and service. The Award honors the memory of Pamela E. Klatt, who served the industry for over 25 years as an environmental planner, long time NWHA Board member, and strategic advisor to licensees and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff. She influenced many with her high standards of excellence and broad grasp of the complexities of hydroelectric licensing and environmental compliance. Her contributions to the industry and convivial spirit leave an enduring legacy acknowledged annually by this Award.
2024 - Barbara Craig Download Barbara's nomination form here.
2022 - Speed Fitzhugh Download Speed's nomination form here.
2020 - John Duhamel Download John's nomination form here.
2018 - Pat McCarty Download Pat's nomination form here.
2016 - John Esler Download John's nomination form here.
2014 - Patti Kroen Download Patti's nomination form here.
2012 - Bruce Meaker Download Bruce's nomination form here.
2010 - Jan Lee Download Jan's nomination form here.
2023 - Mark Jones Download Mark' nomination form here.
2021 - Colleen McShane Download Colleen's nomination form here.
2019 - Gregg Carrington Download Gregg's nomination form here.
2017 - Steve Padula Download Steve's nomination form here.
2015 - Chick Sweeney Download Chick's nomination form here.
2013 - John "Jack" Snyder Download Jack's nomination form here - NEED LINK.
2011 - Julie Keil Download Julie's nomination form here.
