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The Air & Waste Management Association. An Opportunity for the Environmental Professional. Why A&WMA?. INFORMATION to advance your understanding NETWORKING to expand your opportunities PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT to enhance your career. Highlights of who we are.
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The Air & Waste Management Association An Opportunity for the Environmental Professional
Why A&WMA? INFORMATION to advance your understanding NETWORKING to expand your opportunities PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT to enhance your career
Highlights of who we are A not-for-profit technical, scientific, and educational organization, the Air & Waste Management Association has been a leader in the global environmental management community since 1907.
Highlights of who we are • Individuals from government, industry, consulting, and academia with professional interest in discussing air pollution, waste management, and other critical environmental issues. • Close to 8800 members • 65 countries
Today, members look to A&WMA for technical knowledge, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach events.
Environmental Information • Peer-reviewed Journal • EM magazine (monthly) • Web site www.awma.org • Membership directory (online and print) • Conference proceedings, technical publications and CDs, and other materials
Professional Development • Conferences • Workshops • Web casts • Education courses • Participation in Councils • QEP training • Leadership opportunities • Co-sponsored meetings • E-learning center
Professional Support • Business Partners program • Buyers guide • Advertising directed towards the professional • Insurances • Exhibits at meetings • Product showcases • Directory • Networking
Public Education & Outreach • Education Council • Environmental Resource Guides • Sections & Chapters (local activities) • Student Chapters • Scholarship programs
Annual Conferences • 2003 San Diego, CA • 2004 Indianapolis, IN • 2005 Minneapolis, MN • 2006 New Orleans, LA • 2007 Pittsburgh, PA
Association Strategic Direction • Core Purpose • To improve environmental knowledge and decisions by providing a neutral forum for exchanging information. • Core Values • Environmental responsibility • Ethical behavior • Professional • Open communication • Quality member service • Life-long learning
2006 Goals & Strategies • A&WMA will be the primary resource for environmental knowledge exchange, professional development and education for its members. • A&WMA will be a recognized public source of credible environmental information and knowledge. • A&WMA will be a recognized leader in creating strategic partnerships to advance the collective success of the environmental community.
Become a member now! www.awma.org