WC131 JulyAugust 2023 - Magazine - Page 23
PEOPLE
EMER G ING LE A DE R
Farokh Kakar
A passionate and dynamic water sector leader,
Farokh has made her mark through dedication
and resilience. She is a founder and chair of the
IWA Young Professional Program and works
as an environmental engineer with Brown and
Caldwell. Farokh’s busy schedule doesn’t stop
her from interacting extensively within her professional circles.
Farokh’s
commitment to
water is evident
in every aspect of
her life.
OP ER AT O R O F T H E Y E AR
Robert Budway
Farokh Kakar, Robert Budway: Water Canada, William H. Brant: Bill Brant, Patrick Kiely: Water Canada
A highly valuable operator for OCWA, Robert brings
practical expertise to his role, particularly in overseeing
capital projects in the Essex area. His dedication saw
him support remote First Nation communities during the
COVID-19 pandemic, being away from home for long periods to ensure the communities had necessary water and
wastewater services. Robert is seen as an inspiring figure
amongst his OCWA colleagues.
Operator of the Year,
Robert Budway, is
committed to supporting
remote communities
to ensure they receive
necessary water
services.
WATAER
LEG
C YCAWAR
AN ADDA RL E CIP
G A CIEY NAWAR
T
D R E CIP IE N T
William H. Brant
A veteran of the water and wastewater sectors for over 45 years,
Bill Brant has been an innovator for rural municipalities in southern
Manitoba. His groundbreaking work includes low-pressure sewers,
membrane treatment, and water system regionalization. Bill has won
numerous awards for his services, mentored numerous individuals
at WSP, and advocated for water engineering. He has also edited the
Western Canada Water Magazine for 28 years and served in leadership roles in several associations.
Winner of the Legacy
Award, Bill Brant is a
shining example of a
lifetime commitment
to water.
WAT ER S T E WAR D O F T H E Y E AR
Patrick Keily
Patrick has devoted the past 12 years to shaping the future of the wastewater industry. His
company pioneers innovative ways to monitor
wastewater, solving challenges within the water
sector. His team is making strides in the field of
bio-sensing technology, providing early data
on biological activity in treatment processes,
enabling more effective treatment actions.
Patrick Kiely and his
team are changing
the face of the water
industry with his
innovative ways to
monitor wastewater.
Congratulations to all the Water Canada Award winners and finalists.
Your contributions exemplify the best of the best in Canada’s water sector!
WAT E R C A N A D A . N E T
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