During the 2023 Dredging Summit & Expo, several awards will be presented to recognize individuals, organizations, and project teams for outstanding engineering and operational achievements while meeting the goals and objectives of WEDA.
- Lifetime Achievement Award – presented on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom at the Gala Dinner.
- This award is WEDA’s most prestigious award and is given to the person that has significantly contributed over many years to the success of WEDA and to the dredging community.
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- Due May 19th
- Dredger of the Year – presented on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom at the Gala Dinner.
- This award is WEDA’s person of the year and reflects that person who contributed significantly to WEDA and the dredging community during the last year or years.
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- Due May 19th
- Dredger on Deck Award – presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom following lunch.
- Young Professional Award – presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom following lunch.
- Environmental Excellent Awards will be presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom following lunch.
- Safety Excellence Awards will be presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom following lunch.
- Anchor QEA Young Author Award – presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom following lunch.
- DSC Dredging “Why Dredging is Good” Award – presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom following lunch.
- Moffatt & Nichol / WEDA Best Paper Award – presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Premier Ballroom following lunch.
- Best Booth Awards – presented on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the closing session. Premier 310.